What’s Planned for Bikes and Pedestrians in 2019?

The Transportation Choices Plan Annual Report for 2018 lists what transportation related projects have been done in 2018 and what is planned for 2019. The Annual Report will be presented to City Council on April 16, 2019 (item 6B), but if you’ve been wondering what’s on the horizon with regards to bike and pedestrian infrastructure, …

What’s That Term?

I’m learning more and more about terms related to bicycling and street infrastructure. So each month I’m going to list a few of terms I’ve learned, and hope that when you come across any, you’ll submit them for the newsletter. You can e-mail me at pat@bikewalkalameda.org with your terms. Thanks!  Here goes:a. Class I Bike Laneb. Class …

Update on Eastshore public access pathways

Last year, Bike Walk Alameda called members to action over concern of the city’s plan to transfer the majority of east end public waterfront to private land owners. According to public information officer, Sarah Henry, “the City of Alameda City Attorney’s Office has since conducted an in-depth review of ownership of the pathways and will …

Bike Lanes Approved!

Great news!  The Transportation Commission approved bike lanes on Main Street last night.  Thank you for your letters and for attending the meeting.  We look forward to riding on them with you in the spring.Next action:  Attend the community meeting for Central Avenue complete Street. This Weds, Dec 5 at 6:30 at City Hall.  There …

Yes! Safer Main Street With Bike Lanes

Main Street could get bike lanes as soon as next summer.  Enjoy biking to Main Street Ferry, want to start biking to Main Street Ferry, tired of taking your life in your hand while crossing Main Street?  All reasons to send an email to the Transportation Commission. Ask them  say YES to an interim striping …

Seasons Greetings Bike Walk Alameda Community! Another great year for us is winding down. I hope you will join us December 15th at 10am for the unveiling of the Jean Sweeney Open Space Park and its kilometer of beautiful Cross Alameda Trail. By summer 2019, you’ll be able to ride from Sherman St. to Alameda Point on fully …