BWA & CASA City Council 2020 Candidates’ Forum Bike Walk Alameda and Community Action for a Sustainable Alameda (CASA) co-hosted a virtual forum for our 2020 City Council candidates. You can find the recording of the event, along with the pre-event questions and answers here.

The MEGA MEASURE aka FASTERBAYAREA

The Mega Measure aka FASTERBAYAREA is a $100 billion (yes,“b”) measure that is being explored by the Bay Area Council; the Silicon Valley Leadership Group; and SPUR. The goal of the measure is to raise money to address the transportation (commuting) crisis currently facing the Bay Area. Slated to be on the November 2020 ballot, …

An (Infrequent) Bike/Pedestrian Bridge Update

We sometimes darkly joke about the snail-paced progress of the Oakland-Alameda bike/pedestrian bridge, about how our great grandchildren will enjoy it one day. About how when it gets done, we may no longer be riding bikes or walking, but it’ll be ADA-compliant, so at least we can enjoy it in wheelchairs! But then a summer …

Make Yourself Heard: Public Comment Training

This might be the hardest thing you’ll ever do! Standing up for what you believe in is daunting–especially if it means being stared down from the dais by elected officials. But all it takes is a little training and your bike community’s support. Join us on September 11th from 5:30-7:30 at the Main Library to learn a …

ACTION: Complete Streets Bill Would Help Alameda Bikes and Peds

By California Bicycle Coalition We’ve all had this experience. We’re out walking a dog or riding a bike through our neighborhood when, all of a sudden, a car zooms by, too close for comfort. Our hearts race at the close call. We shake our fist at the driver, “Can’t you see people walking here?”  But …