Bikes at the 4th of July Parade
Many bicyclists participated in the 4th of July parade.
The Estuary Water shuttle for pedestrians and bicyclists
The 2009 Estuary Crossing Study identified three solutions to address the glaring bicycle and pedestrian gap between Oakland and West Alameda: a short-term solution (upgrades to the Posey Tube path), a medium-term solution (a water shuttle), and a long-term solution (a bike and pedestrian bridge). The City feels it’s now time to get the medium-term …
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Isn’t it Grand?
Great news: City Council voted on June 21 to move forward with protected bike lanes on Grand! A few amendments to further enhance the project will be looked into before a final vote of approval in September. This incluces extending protection for southbound bicyclists between Otis and Shoreline. It’s not a done deal yet. If all goes as …
Cargo Bike Life In Alameda
Author: Robin Oliva-Kraft Cargo bikes are becoming a regular fixture of life here in Alameda, so this is the first in a series of articles about #cargobikelife. BWA caught up (literally) with resident Jennifer, a mother of two, to learn about her experience riding a Radpower Cargo Bike. Q: How long have you been riding …
Bike to Wherever Day Was a Success!
A lot of bicyclists stopped by our energizer stations on Santa Clara, Webster, Park, and at the Harbor Bay Ferry on May 20th for Bike to Wherever Day to pick up their new map and bag, enjoy tasty snacks, and join or renew their memberships. If you couldn’t get to an energizer station to renew …
May 22 Alameda Bike Festival
The Alameda Bike Festival on May 22nd was a very popular event this year. Bike Walk Alameda provided an updated Bicycling and Walking Map of Alameda and left over Bike to Wherever Day bags. Volunteers brought their cool electric and cargo bikes to the BWA bike “petting zoo.”
Caltrans Upgrades to Encinal
Caltrans will soon begin repaving Encinal Avenue between Broadway and Sherman, providing motorists a smoother ride and enhancing safety for pedestrians and wheelchair users. In addition to repaving, the work includes upgrading existing curb ramps, enhancing crosswalk markings, upgrading signals with accessible pedestrian signals, and installing vehicle speed feedback signs. This project will also incorporate …