Hayward Invites Residents to Hesperian Boulevard Safety Workshop November 2–4

HAYWARD, Calif. — Residents and commuters who use Hesperian Boulevard are invited to help shape proposed street-safety changes during a three-day public workshop at Chabot College, November 2–4, 2026.

Three chances to participate

The City of Hayward announced a design charrette at the Chabot College Event Center, 25555 Hesperian Boulevard, Building 700 South, Room 722D. A public meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 2, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Residents can also visit the open studio on November 3 and 4, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., with a report-back session set for November 4, 4–5 p.m.

The workshop asks drivers, transit riders, cyclists and pedestrians to identify difficult intersections and share ideas about crossings, speed, access and roadway design. Hesperian is an important connection for neighborhoods, schools, employers and buses.

Why the corridor was chosen

According to the city, the 4.3-mile corridor recorded 14 traffic deaths and serious injuries from 2020 through 2024. Hayward’s Safe Streets initiative seeks to reduce severe collisions by redesigning higher-risk routes.

These meetings are for sharing concepts, not an announcement that a final design or construction schedule has been approved. For registration details and any change in timing, consult the Safe Streets Hayward project website.

Source: City of Hayward, October 22, 2026, “Help reimagine Hesperian Boulevard in Hayward.”

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