Potholes and other damage make Oakland’s roads unsafe. Not everyone thinks the city’s repair system works as well as it should.
Tag: Traffic collisions
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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.
Posted inCity Hall & Policing
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.