The steps from Joncaire Street up to the Frick Art Museum have been recently rebuilt and are in near perfect condition.
These steps are on-grade and as I understand it required extensive engineering and deep footings to build due to the continuing shifting nature of this slope.
These steps feature a bike track that allows cyclists to roll their bicycle as they climb or descend the steps. These steps are wider than most city steps and railing that will not allow a pedestrian to pass between the bars onto the slope. I do not know why these railings are painted black, instead of the typical city green color.
In terms of design, they are attractive as city steps go, if a bit dull. These steps should serve the residents of Oakland well for many years to come.