Revamped Short Hop Commuter Ferry Service Across the Estuary

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 …

Bike to Work Commuting Guide – Part 4: Bike Clothing & Gear for Commuting

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 …

Begging Off Beg Buttons

How much extra effort and delay should we expect of people who walk near cars? Right now, our Public Works (PW) Department is answering that question, but you might not like the answer.  At the request of our City Council, PW is developing an Intersection Access Policy (IAP) which will define, at signalized intersections, how …

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Halloween Family Bike Ride – October 23

Saturday, October 23 – Free! Meet @ 5:30 PM to decorate your bike. We ride from 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM Starting at: FRANKLIN ParkRain cancels this event. Stay tuned to the Bike / Walk Alameda Facebook Group for updates. Fall is in the air, bringing with it pumpkin spice lattes, jack-o’-lanterns, Halloween haunts, and …

2021 Earth Week Family Letter Writing Campaign

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 …

Thank You!

November 24, 2020 Thank you for supporting the estuary bike-pedestrian bridge effort! Whether by signing our petition, writing a letter to our leadership, or speaking up at the council meeting last week, your voice was pivotal in moving this project forward. If you’re curious about what’s happened in the last few weeks, and what lies …