Residents now organizing for safer streets echo similar calls made in the past by the Black Panthers, disability rights activists, and East Oakland Latinos.
Tag: Traffic collisions
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A movement against traffic violence rises in Oakland
A resident-led ‘rapid response’ group has been following tragic collisions with street protests, building solidarity with impacted communities.
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East Oakland police chase leaves a bystander dead
Oakland police say a man wanted for brandishing a gun fled officers this morning, setting off a deadly chase.
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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 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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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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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 is testing what happens when you give people $300 to ride the bus
It’s called “universal basic mobility,” and 500 low-income Oaklanders are in the pilot program.
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San Pablo Avenue’s massive redesign is entering a new phase. Here’s where it stands
New bike and bus lanes in Oakland and Emeryville, and upgraded bus stops in Berkeley, are among the new features being planned for the thoroughfare in Alameda County.
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Oakland Transportation Department Director Ryan Russo stepping down
Russo submitted his resignation last week but will remain on the job until the summer to allow a smooth transition.
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Lower speed limits on some Oakland streets, coming this year
Five business districts will be selected to see reduced speeds in 2022, based on crash data and equity considerations.
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‘Slow Streets’ to wind down in coming weeks, says OakDOT
Oakland’s pandemic-era program to reduce vehicle traffic in residential neighborhoods will likely end soon. But not everyone thinks it should.
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What is Oakland doing to enforce traffic laws? You asked, so we explored
Oakland’s roadways are dangerous, and many residents we surveyed believe a lack of enforcement is partly to blame. Others are skeptical that policing can reduce collisions.
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What would make Chinatown’s roads safer for pedestrians?
People in the neighborhood will be asked to weigh in on that question beginning in early 2022, as part of a broader effort to improve traffic safety there.