Council to Consider Commercial Streets Striping Plans

On Wednesday, July 5, City Council will review striping plans for Park and Webster Streets as Item 7-B. We’re supportive of staff’s recommendations and will be submitting this letter: Dear Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft, Vice Mayor Daysog, and Members of the City Council, We believe that our business districts and community overall will be much better …

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Why a New Bridge?

Most Alamedans know we need another way to get on and off the island, especially as our population swells with all the planned housing, and particularly in the West End, where most of the housing is being built. If you don’t have a car, or don’t drive, you may have tried walking or biking the …

Grand Street Lawsuit

We’re disappointed to report that some Grand Street homeowners are suing the city to stop the protected bike lanes that the Council approved last year from being built in front of their property. They’re suing on procedural grounds, saying that one (of the three) City Council meetings where this plan was discussed weren’t properly noticed. …

Clement Ave / Tilden Way Project Update

At its recent meeting, the Transportation Commission unanimously recommended the adoption of staff’s proposal for the Clement/Tilden Project. The plan goes before City Council for a vote in early March. In Oakland, the Fruitvale Alive project has finally begun! The extensive upgrades there, including a raised protected bikeway from Alameda Ave up to E 12th …

Active Transportation Plan Passes City Council Vote

The Active Transportation Plan (ATP) passed at the 12/20/2022 Council meeting in a 4-1 vote, with amendments proposed by Councilmember Knox White to: The ATP is detailed and extremely comprehensive, but at 71 pages, it can be a bit hard to digest. We’ll break down a few key highlights for you here. One key feature …