Authorities and driving experts say storm conditions will be dangerous. The city and county are working on keeping roads open.
Tag: Pedestrian safety
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Bay Bridge bike path on track for 2030
A dedicated bike and pedestrian trail connecting Oakland and San Francisco has been in the works for over a decade.
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Street safety advocates want narrower roads. The fire department is opposed
Slowing traffic and more bike lanes is running up against another safety goal: fighting fires.
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Bike advocate Dave Campbell announces he’s leaving the East Bay after 24 years
Campbell showed bicyclists how to organize to make streets safer for everyone. And he made advocacy fun.
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Oakland plans to reduce speed limits in these business districts
The city is reducing speeds on major streets to increase safety and prevent deadly car collisions.
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AC Transit and BART board candidates debate free fares, mask mandates, accessibility
Transit candidates shared their platforms at a forum focused on issues relevant to seniors and people with disabilities. Here’s what they said.
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The road ahead: A conversation with Fred Kelley, Oakland’s new transportation director
Kelley, who took over OakDOT this summer, said he plans to continue leading the department to make streets safer for everyone.
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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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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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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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Who’s in charge of abandoned cars? OakDOT will take over from Oakland police
Oakland’s transportation agency wants to get junk cars off the streets faster, and more fairly.
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In Eastmont Hills, mixed reactions to plans for new neighborhood stairways
Some fear the pathways will increase crime and violence nearby. Others support connecting neighbors and building community.
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Bancroft Avenue in East Oakland could get a bike and pedestrian greenway
Oakland seeks millions in state funds for new paths and protective boulders on one of our most dangerous streets.
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Why is it so hard to fix Oakland streets in an emergency?
Potholes and other damage make Oakland’s roads unsafe. Not everyone thinks the city’s repair system works as well as it should.
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Oakland’s 14th Street is in line for a total makeover
The project would reduce vehicle lanes from 4 to 2 and add protected bicycle lanes. There’s still time for public input.
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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.
