Parking Rules, Traffic Patterns Altered To Aid Local Business

HAYWARD, CA — After Alameda County health officials issued a new order on Monday authorizing the resumption of curbside retail activity as well as manufacturing, warehouse and logistics business operations provided statewide coronavirus precautions are met, the City of Hayward is altering its normal parking regulations and traffic patterns in an effort to support local businesses.

City officials announced Tuesday that it is piloting the designation of diagonal parking spaces on B Street for limited-time use for the curbside pickup of food and other items. Additionally, the city will be experimenting with removing single traffic lanes to allow for more short-term parking, beginning with B Street between Foothill and Mission boulevards as well as potentially on Main Street between A and C streets.

As segments of the local economy begin to reopen, state officials have issued guidelines for workplace safety by industry sector as well as specific guidance for the restaurant industry.

Local businesses seeking assistance with development of workplace safety plans can contact the State Division of Occupational Safety and Health, better known as Cal/OSHA. Cal/OSHA provides free consultation to employers and employees. For more information, go online to https://www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/consultation.html, or contact the San Francisco Bay Area office via email at OaklandConsultation@dir.ca.gov or by phone at (510) 622-2891.