We are very saddened to hear of yet another fatal collision on Alameda’s streets. The victim is Alameda County Supervisor Wilma Chan. We extend our deepest condolences to her family and loved ones at this very difficult time. While we don’t have all the information yet as to the underlying cause of the crash, we know …
Read more “Bike Walk Alameda Statement on the Death of Supervisor Chan”
At a special meeting on October 27, city staff presented their Slow Streets and Vision Zero Action Plan recommendations to the Transportation Commission. Here’s how it went down. Slow StreetsAt a high level, staff’s recommendations were to: 1. maintain the existing 4.7 miles of Slow Streets for another year, 2. prioritize finishing the Active Transportation Plan (ATP), and 3. …
Read more “Slow Streets and Vision Zero Action Plan Updates”
Great news for those who want to commute from Central or West Alameda to Oakland by bike without suffering through the Tube, or having to worry about limited bike rack space on the bus: this $1, 10-minute commute short hop service will get you safely across the estuary and back every weekday, starting November 8. Amtrak and BART …
Read more “Revamped Short Hop Commuter Ferry Service Across the Estuary”
A Perspective by BWA Member Keith Epstein (Part of a series of articles) This is part 4 of a 6 part series that I’m writing for Bike Walk Alameda, on bike commuting, tips that I have learned over my past 25 years of commuting to work by bicycle. If you missed part 1 on “Why …
Read more “Bike to Work Commuting Guide – Part 4: Bike Clothing & Gear for Commuting”
Dear Alameda Families – Happy Spring! On April 20, the Alameda City Council will vote on major bike and climate friendly improvements to Central Avenue. Approval of this project will mean greater safety for our students in walking and biking to school and reduced vehicle emissions – a safer, greener Alameda! The Central Avenue project …
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.