Thanks for posting but I don't think the address tagged on this report is correct. The photo definitely isn't from Mandela, perhaps Louise St north of 32nd St?

Contacting Councilmember McElhaney's office is perhaps the best course of action here, as SeeClickFix is good for individual pothole reports, but train track removal and full resurfacing will require more coordination and planning.

The abandoned tracks are the responsibility of the rail company that laid them for removal, but these companies are historically very difficult to work with, despite an ordinance in the city code requiring them to remove unused tracks. It took community members several years just to get the ones at the intersection of Mandela and 26th taken care of, so a full length of track on a residential street will likely be even more difficult. In my mind a lawsuit might be required in order to force the rail companies to clean up all the old tracks still found all over town, as it isn't realistically possible to deal with them all individually.

The pavement around the tracks is generally the city's responsibility, and although Louise St isn't on the current paving plan it could still be addressed, as council members get to direct 20% of all the paving funds toward "worst streets" that they've identified each year. With similar issues to Louise all over West Oakland, though, it could be a long time before they are all addressed.

Dear Sir or Madam,

Thank you for contacting the Department of Public Works regarding this matter. However, additional information is needed before your request can be processed. The address, 801-899 Mandela Parkway, does not seem to match the location on the image provided. Please verify the address. Your assistance in this matter is greatly appreciated.

Thank you.