Kelley, who took over OakDOT this summer, said he plans to continue leading the department to make streets safer for everyone.
Author Archives: Jose Fermoso
Jose Fermoso is a 2021 Knight-Wallace Fellow reporting on traffic and road safety for The Oaklandside. His work covering tech and culture has appeared in publications including The Guardian, The New York Times, and One Zero. Born and raised in Oakland, Jose has also worked on the bestselling unauthorized biography of Apple's Jony Ive and led all content initiatives at App Academy, the top U.S. coding boot camp. He is the host and creator of the El Progreso podcast, a new show featuring in-depth narrative stories and interviews about and from the perspective of the Latinx community.
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Oakland residents cheer new catalytic converter law, but some worry it won’t end thefts
A bill signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom regulates the recycling of catalytic converters to prevent thefts, a problem that’s been rampant in the East Bay.
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After mistakes in 2020, is Alameda County ready for the 2022 election?
A judge rejected a public records lawsuit brought by two voting rights organizations hoping to pressure the county to hand over voting data.
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East Bay Greenway promises a walkable path from Oakland’s Lake Merritt to South Hayward
The latest in bike and pedestrian safety improvements will connect communities in East Oakland.
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East Bay Bike Party cyclists reeling from reckless driver incident
Organizers of the monthly ride—which often traverses Oakland and Berkeley—say it’s just another example of aggressive behavior by people behind the wheel.
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“A literal gash in the neighborhood.” Pete Buttigieg, officials address Oakland’s streetscape disparities
The U.S. Transportation Secretary and Congresswoman Barbara Lee said aid for infrastructure from Washington can help alleviate inequalities.
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Busted streets, new bike paths: 10 big transportation projects Oakland is working on right now
From East to West Oakland and Fruitvale in between, city engineers and construction workers are hard at work.
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Traffic pollution is increasing health care costs for Oakland seniors, study finds
New research shows that seniors living near high-traffic roadways, including Oakland’s I-880 and I-580, experience more health problems.
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Everything Oakland residents need to know about the 2022 election
How to register and vote, what’s on the ballot, voters’ rights, and other Nov. 8 election essentials.
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Oakland wants to reduce sidewalk parking. Some car owners are pushing back
Vehicles blocking sidewalks are a common obstacle, forcing pedestrians into roads.
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Senior and disability advocates want a North Oakland intersection made more pedestrian friendly
55th Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Way is missing accessible pedestrian signals and digital signs that let people know how much time they have left to cross.
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As Oakland kids go back to school, parents and teachers worry about dangerous streets
Some are launching their own safety campaigns, including walking groups, Nextdoor pleas, and letters to city staff.
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‘Electric bike library’ planned for Oakland
The city wants to use a $1 million state grant to buy 500 e-bikes for low-income neighborhoods.
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Streets north of Lake Merritt are in line to get protected bike lanes and other safety upgrades
Harrison and 27th Street in Oakland would be rebuilt with bicyclist and pedestrian safety in mind.
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A deadly collision raises questions about the dangers of police pursuits
Oakland police have one of the strictest policies against chasing people. They also have a history of contributing to violent collisions during pursuits.
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14th Street redesign approved following a deadly hit-and-run
Some criticized the city for taking 8 years to build a safer 14th Street. The council also approved parking meters at Lake Merritt.
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City reduces speed limit around Oakland schools to 15 mph
Slower speeds reduce serious injuries and fatalities from vehicle collisions, but advocates say more must be done.
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Oakland residents call for street safety improvements
Following a bicyclist’s death, Santa Fe-Bushrod residents protested at an especially dangerous intersection.
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Lake Merritt parking meters: council postpones decision to June 21
A recent survey showed 79% of people oppose installing parking meters, but proponents say the plan will make the lake safer and more accessible
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Navigating Oakland’s dangerous routes to school
Getting to school should be safe. We followed two families to experience the problem infrastructure and dangerous driving they deal with daily.