Warm Wishes & Free Rides on the 2017 Holiday Bus
December 14, 2017 Ride the Holiday Bus for Free Today thru New Year’s Eve The Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District (AC Transit) wishes our riders the warmest wishes this holiday season. During the season of giving, the gift giving, celebrations and overdue reunions can prove overwhelming. To ease the strain while still enjoying the simplicity of this wonderful time of year, AC Transit is once again offering free rides aboard our Warm Wishes Holiday Bus. Click here for full details.
Health Advisory, Spare The Air Alert
October 12, 2017 The Air District has issued a Health Advisory and Spare the Air Alert. Very unhealthy air quality from the wildfires in the North Bay is causing unprecedented levels of air pollution throughout the Bay Area. Visit Bay Area Air Quality Management District for more information.
Blue Angels Fly Into Oakland
October 2, 2017 The Oakland International Airport (OAK) is reaching out to nearby communities to inform everyone about the upcoming Fleet Week 2017 activities. Fleet Week will bring the Blue Angels (a high performance Naval air team) to the Bay Area in October. The Blue Angels perform each year during Fleet Week and will be based at the Oakland International Airport for the second year in a row. OAK is reaching out to nearby communities to inform and make residents aware
27th Annual Community Picnic
September 5, 2017 The Community of Harbor Bay Isle will be hosting the 27th Annual Tillman Picnic on Saturday, September 16, 2017 from noon to 4pm at Tillman Park (Kofman Parkway & Aughinbaugh Way). There will be fun activities and games for all, including a petting zoo, face painting, a Star Wars bounce house, and appearances by Darth Vader and a Jedi. Also, hop aboard Clementine, the mobile cockpit from the USS Hornet. Musical entertainment will be provided by DJ
Annual Street Repair & Resurfacing Project Commences
September 5, 2017 The City’s annual street repair and resurfacing project will begin in late August and is estimated to be completed by late October. Construction work hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. During construction, motorists will experience minor disruptions in traffic, temporary loss of parking spaces, temporary restricted street access, as well as an increase in noise and dust levels. Bus stop access will be maintained throughout the project. Two types of repair work will be done: asphalt
Columbia & Headlands Parking FAQs
August 2, 2017 Harbor Bay Parking Restrictions and Ferry Terminal Transportation Options FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ) August 2017 At the request of the local Harbor Bay Homeowners Associations (HOAs), the City is implementing new parking restrictions in the Columbia and Headlands neighborhoods to address spillover parking from the Harbor Bay Ferry Terminal starting Tuesday, August 1, 2017. The City, in coordination with the local HOAs and Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA), have conducted an outreach campaign since the end of
Lagoon Flushing
August 1, 2017 The Community of Harbor Bay Isle lagoon will undergo a series of flushing. The City of Alameda Department of Public Works and CHBI have agreed to flush the lagoon system based on the extreme low tides, August 7 through August 11, 2017. The lagoon system will be refilled during the afternoon tides each day. This process will help cool down the water and elevate the oxygen levels in the water. Please note that there are no further
Community Center Interior Wall Mural – Request for Proposal
July 11, 2017 The Community of Harbor Bay Isle Board of Directors would like to have a mural painted in the Community Center lobby area depicting the special landmarks and unique essence that is Harbor Bay Isle. The actual size of the mural is 9 ½ ft. by 19 ½ ft. Proposals and artist qualifications are being accepted now through August 31 and may be delivered to the Community Office at 3195 Mecartney Road, Alameda. Please click here to download
Bay Colony, Columbia, Freeport & Headlands Parking Permit Info
Due to the overflow parking for the ferry terminal, Bay Colony, Columbia, Freeport, and Headlands require a residential parking permit during certain hours, Monday – Friday. Please click on the links below for specific information and to download a parking permit application. Parking permits may be picked up from the Community Offices Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM. Please read your rules carefully for required documents to obtain the permit(s). If you have any questions, please contact us
Harbor Bay Ferry Parking – July 2017
New Parking Restrictions around the Harbor Bay Ferry Terminal Starting Tuesday, August 1 For residents adjacent to the Harbor Bay ferry terminal, the City will be addressing spillover parking in their neighborhoods starting Tuesday, August 1, 2017 when new parking restrictions take effect (Figure 1). For Harbor Bay ferry riders, parking in the adjacent residential neighborhoods will no longer be an option as those streets will be limited to four-hour parking without a permit. The attached brochure highlights Four Fast