New concrete islands, flashing pedestrian lights, and speed bumps are meant to slow traffic down, but locals say speeding is still a problem
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East Bay Greenway that will connect Oakland and San Leandro gets $30 million federal grant
The bike and walking path, which expands a small strip of greenway already near Coliseum BART, is expected to begin construction in 2025.
A campaign is underway to save a pedestrian bridge linking Montclair neighborhoods
Caltrans says the pathway is unsafe and too expensive to replace. Neighbors say it’s a vital link over the Warren Freeway.
33 people died on Oakland’s dangerous roads in 2023
Stories of grief, lost potential, and unimaginable circumstances reveal the toll of traffic violence.
14th Street safety redesign is breaking ground
Changes to one of downtown Oakland’s busiest roads will slow down traffic, making it safer for bicyclists and pedestrians.
Oakland has paid $35M in 10 years to people injured on its dangerous roads
We examined why the city struggles to fix its roads, the impact on those harmed, and lawsuits holding Oakland accountable.
Oakland to pay $6.5M to cyclist badly injured on MacArthur Boulevard
A ‘paving screwup’ likely caused a serious crash that damaged a man’s spine.
Curb your confusion: The Oaklandside’s list of traffic and road safety terms and definitions
Fixing dangerous roads involves lots of engineering and infrastructure lingo. Here’s a guide to understanding it.
After 4-year-old’s death, Lakeshore Avenue may get a protected bike lane
Maia Correia’s family and traffic safety advocates are asking the city to act fast to prevent a similar tragedy.
Telegraph Avenue in North Oakland is going to see big changes
One of Oakland’s busiest streets will be transformed from 52nd Street to Berkeley with new bike lanes, bulb-outs, and more.
Montclair pedestrian bridge over Highway 13 will be demolished
The walkway over the busy hills freeway is structurally unsafe, says Caltrans. Locals are weighing in on replacements.
Speed limits are being lowered this week in several dangerous Oakland corridors
New signs were unveiled Monday morning by Mayor Sheng Thao and members of the City Council and OakDOT.
‘Bulb-outs’ will narrow Broadway in downtown Oakland for pedestrian safety
Starting in 2025, the city will also expand sidewalks on MLK Jr. Way to make it easier to cross the street.
Vigil for Oakland 4-year-old killed in bike crash draws community around grieving family
More than 40 people gathered near Lake Merritt where Maia Correia was fatally injured in a collision while riding on the back of her father’s bike.
E-bikes now allowed on 850 miles of East Bay park trails
E-bikes could provide greater access and are already in use in many places. But some are worried about their impact on other trail users.
A 4-year-old’s tragic death highlights the need for protected bike lanes in Oakland, residents say
Oakland has been adding protected bicycle lanes to a few streets in recent years. But bike advocates say it’s too few, and the stakes can be life and death.
Proposed bike and pedestrian bridge would connect downtown Oakland to Alameda
Advocates say the span will link key East Bay population centers and reduce car traffic. Opponents say it’s unnecessary and costs too much at $200 million.
Fruitvale Avenue is getting its first protected bike lane. Residents hope it’ll slow cars down
The Fruitvale Alive! project features raised bikeways, a first for Oakland.
De’Morea ‘Truckie’ Evans is making Oakland’s streets safer through community organizing
The East Bay’s growing safe streets movement now has a champion in West Oakland.
Traffic safety advocates deliver Oakland budget petition to City Council
Bike and pedestrian activists want the council to increase spending on road infrastructure by $20 million, taking this funding out of the police budget.