Introduction
The proposed Quint-Jerrold Connector Road will reestablish a connection between Oakdale Avenue and Jerrold Avenue via a new road along the west side of the Caltrain tracks. The new Quint Street segment will:
- Restore access eliminated by the construction of a Caltrain berm
- Support a potential new Caltrain station at Oakdale Avenue
- Provide access to the surrounding neighborhood
Vehicles traveling between Oakdale and Jerrold currently use Phelps Street, which runs past many homes and was not designed to handle significant traffic. Residents along Phelps have raised concerns about safety and increased noise. Reestablishing the segment of Quint Street that was cut off will provide a safer, more direct connection between Oakdale and Jerrold avenues. Moreover, the Quint-Jerrold Connector Road is part of a package of projects necessary to supporting a potential a new Caltrain station in the neighborhood.
The Transportation Authority and San Francisco Public Works are collaborating on a design for the new road. The proposed design facilitates local vehicle and truck travel and pedestrian access, featuring one traffic lane in each direction and a sidewalk on the west side. The project will also upgrade street lighting and install new landscaping in coordination with adjacent properties.
Project/Study Partners
The Transportation Authority is working closely with San Francisco Public Works, SFMTA, the Planning Department, the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, and the Office of Real Estate to complete conceptual design, environmental review, and initial right-of-way negotiations for the connector road.
Timeline & Status
The Quint-Jerrold Connector Road Project is in the right-of-way acquisition phase. The project team is negotiating with the property owner. The project team also held discussions with utility companies that have easements on the site. If negotiation is successful and if funding to purchase the property can be secured, the acquisition could be completed by 2026. The project team would then proceed to design, and construction could start in 2027.
Cost & Funding
Total project cost is approximately $19.5 million. The project has received $2.7 million in half-cent sales tax funds from the San Francisco County Transportation Authority and has a commitment of approximately $4.7 million in additional half-cent sales tax funds. The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission has committed $4.125 million to the project.
Resources
Caltrain Quint Street Project webpage