We decided to take a look at the history of camera enforcement and other possible solutions.
Tag: Oakland’s dangerous roadways
An investigative series looking into traffic and pedestrian safety in our city, reported by Jose Fermoso with support from a Knight-Wallace Fellowship.
Posted inHealth & Environment
A drunk driver crashed into a popular Oakland market. Now, it’s struggling to survive
Every year, cars destroy a handful of small businesses, upending shop owner’s lives and revealing street safety issues.
Posted inHealth & Environment
Oakland could soon reduce speed limits on dangerous streets. Will that make them safer?
A new state bill makes it easier for cities to lower speed limits. Some Oakland officials are optimistic it can reduce collisions, but others are skeptical.
Posted inHealth & Environment
Oakland’s roadways are among the deadliest in California. Help us investigate why
Over the next 8 months, we’ll be taking a deep dive into why our streets are so dangerous and what can be done about it.
Posted inArts & Community
Oakland will keep its protected bicycle lanes on Telegraph Avenue
But the years-long pilot project stoked conflicts between different communities and revealed problems with the city’s transportation planning process.
Posted inHealth & Environment
What do we know about Slow Streets and safety? Here’s what data and residents have to say
We’re taking a look at what’s working, what’s not, and how the city has received feedback.