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Posted inRoad Safety
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.
Posted inRoad Safety
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.
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Big changes are coming to San Pablo Avenue. Here’s what residents have to say
At a community meeting last night, locals chimed in about new bike lanes, parking, bus stops, pedestrian crossings, and much more.
Posted inHealth & Environment
Oakland transportation department takes over abandoned auto removals
Long the responsibility of the police, OakDOT will now be in charge of towing broken cars from the roads.
Posted inRoad Safety
Caltrans prepares for potential flooding of Oakland highways
Failed pumps along I-580 in East Oakland last week showed how local freeways are vulnerable to heavy rains.
Posted inRoad Safety
Stay off Oakland’s roads during the ‘bomb cyclone’ if you can
Authorities and driving experts say storm conditions will be dangerous. The city and county are working on keeping roads open.
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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.
Posted inBusiness
Owners of Rent-A-Relic, North Oakland’s quirky car rental agency, reflect on 30 years of business
With its iconic dinosaur mascot and niche market, the Temescal company has managed to outlast giant national competitors.
