The San Francisco Bay Trail Grows

Bay Trail Map 10 (Alameda & Oakland) is quickly getting out of date with all of the developments in Alameda, particularly along the Northern Waterfront. A better reference for the time being is our very own Active Transportation Plan Bay Trail map, on page 52, shown here with some highlights added and described below. From …

What is Induced Demand?

Three Reasons Why Congestion Decreases When Cities ‘Delete’ Road Lanes is worth a read for anyone who wants to dig in more. Those worried about traffic, please speak up at every opportunity for better public transportation, and a network of safe and convenient walking and biking facilities.

diagrams of cross sections from draft striping recommendation

Restriping of Park and Webster Streets

The Transportation Commission recently endorsed staff’s plans to restripe Park and Webster Streets, specifically, to:    As you may recall, in the Active Transportation Plan that was just passed, both of these corridors are slated to be low stress, which means *protected* bike lanes, not painted ones. But the ATP also notes that this is …

Fourth of July, 2023

It was so great to see all the bikes at the parade this year, especially Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft on her e-bike kicking it off, the Alameda Democratic Club, and the dragons, fairies, maidens, and knights of the Cargo Bike Brigade — they slayed it! Thanks to the organizers and participants for such a creative, colorful event!

Council to Consider Commercial Streets Striping Plans

On Wednesday, July 5, City Council will review striping plans for Park and Webster Streets as Item 7-B. We’re supportive of staff’s recommendations and will be submitting this letter: Dear Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft, Vice Mayor Daysog, and Members of the City Council, We believe that our business districts and community overall will be much better …