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Montclair pedestrian bridge over Highway 13 will be demolished
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.
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5 people were killed in 8 days on Oakland’s deadly roads
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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Telegraph Avenue in North Oakland is going to see big changes
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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Speed cameras and intersection daylighting approved by Gov. Newsom for...
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...
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After 4-year-old’s death, Lakeshore Avenue may get a protected bike lane
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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Safety upgrades are coming to the Bus Rapid Transit line in East Oakland
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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Oakland has paid $35M in 10 years to people injured on its dangerous roads
Oakland has paid $35M in 10 years to people injured on its dangerous roads We examined why the city struggles to fix its roads, the impact on those harmed, and lawsuits holding Oakland accountable.
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Oakland wants to make it easier for community groups to slow traffic
Oakland wants to make it easier for community groups to slow traffic Adding temporary street safety improvements like crosswalks can take months, even years. Councilmember Carroll Fife wants to speed...
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After hit-and-run, emotional vigil for woman killed on San Pablo Avenue
After hit-and-run, emotional vigil for woman killed on San Pablo Avenue Kim “Ladybug” Barranco, who was unhoused, was a beloved member of her West Oakland community.
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14th Street safety redesign is breaking ground
14th Street safety redesign is breaking ground Changes to one of downtown Oakland’s busiest roads will slow down traffic, making it safer for bicyclists and pedestrians.
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Q&A: State Sen. Scott Wiener on his new bill to mandate speed-limiting tech...
Q&A: State Sen. Scott Wiener on his new bill to mandate speed-limiting tech in cars Speed governors would reduce dangerous driving, but they could face opposition from industry and the public.
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A campaign is underway to save a pedestrian bridge linking Montclair...
A campaign is underway to save a pedestrian bridge linking Montclair neighborhoods Caltrans says the pathway is unsafe and too expensive to replace. Neighbors say it’s a vital link over the Warren...
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BART, AC Transit and other agencies to test out discounts for transfers
BART, AC Transit and other agencies to test out discounts for transfers A new proposal would allow riders to make unlimited transfers between any bus, train, or ferry within 2 hours and receive a...
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Oakland has fallen way behind schedule in paving roads
Oakland has fallen way behind schedule in paving roads Oakland is expected to fall 40% short of its 55-mile per year paving goal due to contracting problems, busted machines, and rainy days.
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Oakland estimates more than 22,000 cars will be abandoned on streets this year
Oakland estimates more than 22,000 cars will be abandoned on streets this year Oakland’s new vehicle enforcement unit towed roughly 3,000 abandoned cars in 2023. But the city is backlogged with work...
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Oakland is about to redesign one of its most dangerous roads—and you get to...
Oakland is about to redesign one of its most dangerous roads—and you get to weigh in on the final plan 73rd Avenue's big rebuild to add bike paths and reconfigure vehicle lanes is down to three options.
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Oakland’s new transportation department director says the days of widening...
Oakland’s new transportation department director says the days of widening vehicle lanes are over Previously in charge of Atlanta’s DOT, Josh Rowan takes over a department struggling with a paving...
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Now’s the time to weigh in on changes to San Pablo Avenue
Now’s the time to weigh in on changes to San Pablo Avenue Protected bike lanes, bus lanes, parking, and more. East Bay residents have until late May to let transportation planners know what they think.
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Oakland’s dangerous High Street has been repaved and redesigned. Is it safer?
Oakland’s dangerous High Street has been repaved and redesigned. Is it safer? New concrete islands, flashing pedestrian lights, and speed bumps are meant to slow traffic down, but locals say speeding...
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OakDOT’s proposal to allow temporary street safety upgrades doesn’t go far...
OakDOT’s proposal to allow temporary street safety upgrades doesn’t go far enough, say safety advocates City engineers say they’re worried the program will steer more road safety resources to...
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