A ‘paving screwup’ likely caused a serious crash that damaged a man’s spine.
Tag: Public safety
Posted inRoad Safety
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.
Posted inCity Hall & Policing
Oakland’s Department of Violence Prevention will be led by an expert on gender-based violence
New DVP Chief Dr. Holly Joshi is a nationally-recognized expert who worked for over a decade for the Oakland Police Department.
Posted inHealth & Environment
El Niño winter weather is here: What should Oakland residents know?
Scientists are predicting this year could see more rain than the last.
Posted inRoad Safety
Safety upgrades are coming to the Bus Rapid Transit line in East Oakland
Community advocates say the changes aren’t enough to prevent reckless driving on International Boulevard.
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‘Parallel bikeways’ are coming to San Pablo Avenue. Here’s what that will look like
The latest road redesign shows where the “parallel bikeways” splitting off San Pablo Avenue in North Oakland will go.
Posted inCity Hall & Policing
Some garage parking in downtown Oakland is now $5 after 5 p.m.
The “Five After Five” program at the Franklin Plaza Parking Garage aims to boost nightlife and improve public safety.
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AC Transit wants to change bus routes and schedules—and you can weigh in
Three options are on the table, each with different trade-offs in terms of new expanded routes, more frequent buses, or a combination of both.
Posted inHealth & Environment
‘This is an emergency alert,’ but for English speakers only
Despite the Bay Area’s vast diversity and the frequency of natural disasters, Alameda and Solano counties only send out alerts in English, leaving more than 1 in 10 residents at risk of missing possibly life-saving information.
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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.
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Speed cameras and intersection daylighting approved by Gov. Newsom for Oakland streets
Two new state laws aim to make roads safer. Another bill that would have allowed riding bikes on sidewalks was vetoed.
Posted inCrime & Safety
Postal workers in Oakland demand better protection from violent robberies
31 letter carriers have been physically assaulted in the East Bay this year.
Posted inHealth & Environment
BART partners with local nonprofits for anti-sexual harassment campaign
Riders can use “Not One More Girl” cards to get help and help others facing harassment on transit.
Posted inRoad Safety
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.
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5 people were killed in 8 days on Oakland’s deadly roads
Residents are calling for emergency interventions to reduce speeding and save lives.
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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.
Posted inBusiness
Some Oakland businesses joined a symbolic strike to voice public-safety concerns
Organizers said over 200 businesses were participating in Tuesday’s action, though some merchants and leaders of Oakland business districts said they were not aware of it.
Posted inRoad Safety
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.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
‘Housing is violence prevention’: East Oakland homeless residents call on city to address safety conditions
Residents of the E. 12th homeless community say lack of shelter leaves them vulnerable to crime on the streets.
Posted inCity Hall & Policing
Here’s what Oakland’s City Council wants to do about crime
In its first full session since July, the council discussed 911, security cameras, walking officers, and more. But nothing will happen quickly.
