The Project Initiation Document (PID) phase of the bridge is moving along at a good clip. There was much to review and discuss at the recent Equity and Stakeholder Advisory Committee meeting. Staff and consultants presented maps and a matrix showing twelve alternatives that varied in location, height (40’ – 70’), span length (400’ – …
Read more “Oakland-Alameda Estuary Bridge Update – September 2023”
We’re seeing more kid-filled e-cargo bikes around town these days, especially with school in session. These modern, green minivans are popular for many reasons. But how did these Alameda parents get started? What advice can they share? Read on (and thank you, contributors)! Mark Dieter: Establish a routine and it will be as easy (or …
Bay Trail Map 10 (Alameda & Oakland) is quickly getting out of date with all of the developments in Alameda, particularly along the Northern Waterfront.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 …
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.
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 …
Caltrans District 4 is updating its 2018 Bike Plan, and is looking for input through this survey. Please take a minute to fill it out if you want a better way to bike or walk across the estuary in the West End (ie, something better than the path in the Posey Tube), drop a pin …
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!