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Tag: Gavin Newsom

Posted inRoad Safety

Speed cameras and intersection daylighting approved by Gov. Newsom for Oakland streets

Avatar photo by Jose Fermoso Oct. 17, 2023, 11:18 a.m.Oct. 17, 2023, 11:18 a.m.

Two new state laws aim to make roads safer. Another bill that would have allowed riding bikes on sidewalks was vetoed.

Posted inRoad Safety

Speed limits are being lowered this week in several dangerous Oakland corridors  

Avatar photo by Jose Fermoso Sept. 25, 2023, 12:15 p.m.Sept. 25, 2023, 2:06 p.m.

New signs were unveiled Monday morning by Mayor Sheng Thao and members of the City Council and OakDOT.

Posted inRoad Safety

Automatic speed cameras for Oakland, other traffic safety measures, on Gov. Newsom’s desk

Avatar photo by Jose Fermoso Sept. 15, 2023, 4:00 p.m.Sept. 15, 2023, 11:59 p.m.

Oakland could get permission to create greater visibility at intersections, helping pedestrians, bicyclists, and drivers see each other and avoid collisions.

Posted inHealth & Environment

AC Transit and BART survive ‘fiscal cliff’—for now—with $5 billion state budget agreement 

Avatar photo by Jose Fermoso June 28, 2023, 8:32 a.m.June 28, 2023, 8:32 a.m.

East Bay transit advocates warned of a “death spiral” for bus and train operators if Gov. Newsom didn’t adjust funds in the state budget.

Posted inHealth & Environment

Good news for East Bay public transit: state funds for BART and AC Transit could be restored

Avatar photo by Jose Fermoso June 15, 2023, 4:58 p.m.June 16, 2023, 4:13 p.m.

The governor’s draft budget would have contributed to the “death” of Bay Area transit. A vote today offers new hope—but it’s not a slam dunk.

A mock BART train car made of cardboard, topped with and sitting upon a bed of flowers, within a wooden coffin. In front is a picture frame with an image of a sad BART train emoji and the words "BART 1972-2024?"
Posted inRoad Safety

Oakland stands to lose if BART, AC Transit collapse due to budget crisis

Avatar photo by Jose Fermoso June 5, 2023, 4:36 p.m.June 6, 2023, 11:57 a.m.

Advocates are pleading with Gov. Gavin Newsom to find a few extra billion in the state budget for buses and trains.

Posted inHousing & Homelessness

Oakland homelessness programs in danger after Newsom pauses funding

Natalie Orenstein headshot by Natalie Orenstein Nov. 4, 2022, 1:01 p.m.Nov. 4, 2022, 1:01 p.m.

A surprise announcement from the governor puts a hold on a $1 billion statewide grant, including $24 million for Oakland shelters.

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