Advocacy – Bike Walk Alameda

Building Safer Streets Through Routine Projects: Phase 43 in Alameda

by Bike Walk AlamedaAdvocacy February 3, 2026February 5, 2026Comments are Disabled

The Pavement Management Project Phase 43, which included work on Bay Farm Island and the East End, demonstrates how the City is efficiently using its paving program to implement adopted safety and mobility policies. How Alameda’s Paving Program Works Alameda’s Pavement Management Program divides the city into thirds, with one third scheduled for repaving approximately …

Daysog Referral Fails; Mecartney Upgrades Will Proceed

by Bike Walk AlamedaAdvocacy January 28, 2026February 3, 2026Comments are Disabled

At the January 20 Council meeting, a referral by Councilmember Tony Daysog to halt the Mecartney Road pavement and safety upgrades and bring the project back to City Council did not advance. The work will continue as planned. The Council devoted a significant portion of its meeting to this item (recording here, starting at 49:25). …

Sharing Our Trails: A Few Friendly Guidelines

by Bike Walk AlamedaAdvocacy, Biking Tips, Pedestrian Tips December 30, 2025January 11, 2026Comments are Disabled

Our city is building great new infrastructure for people who bike and walk. As separated trails and cycle tracks become more popular, a few basic ground rules will help everyone enjoy them safely and comfortably. Choose the Right Lane Trail Etiquette Lighting & Visibility With everyone’s awareness and kindness, our growing network of trails can …

Oakland-Alameda Estuary Bridge Update – November 2025

by Bike Walk AlamedaAdvocacy November 19, 2025November 21, 2025Comments are Disabled

Waterway Study Gets Under Way The Oakland-Alameda Estuary Bridge Project is moving ahead with its next phase: the Waterway Study. At its November 18 meeting, Council authorized the agreement with Moffatt & Nichol to conduct this grant-funded study. According to the staff report: The Waterway Study is a technical study that will be developed over …

Street Safety Enforcement: Updates to the “Fine” Print

by Bike Walk AlamedaAdvocacy June 6, 2025June 7, 2025Comments are Disabled

City Council just approved some updates to the Master Fee Schedule, including a few important changes that affect street safety. One of these updates is a new violation to align with California’s “daylighting” law. More on that in this post from The Morning Bun. The other update focuses on blocking bike lanes, which continues to …

Update on the Fernside Boulevard Traffic Calming and Bikeways Project

by Bike Walk AlamedaAdvocacy December 1, 2024December 7, 2024Comments are Disabled

The Transportation Commission recently voted on long- and near-term designs for this project. In good news, they unanimously endorsed the 2-way bikeway as the long-term design: Whether it’s raised, at-grade, or a mix of the two is still TBD. Commissioner Dara-Abrams noted that it costs more (approximately $6M) for a raised facility, and urged that …

Oakland-Alameda Estuary Bridge Update – November 2024

by Bike Walk AlamedaAdvocacy November 2, 2024November 11, 2025Comments are Disabled

Lots of progress has been made on the Bike and Pedestrian Estuary Bridge project this year. Here are some highlights: Kudos to staff, consultants, regional partners, stakeholders, and others for the great progress this year! There’s much more to do, but 24x7x365 access for people biking and walking between Oakland and Alameda is within our …