Three Reasons Why Congestion Decreases When Cities ‘Delete’ Road Lanes is worth a read for anyone who wants to dig in more. Those worried about traffic, please speak up at every opportunity for better public transportation, and a network of safe and convenient walking and biking facilities.
The Transportation Commission recently endorsed staff’s plans to restripe Park and Webster Streets, specifically, to: As you may recall, in the Active Transportation Plan that was just passed, both of these corridors are slated to be low stress, which means *protected* bike lanes, not painted ones. But the ATP also notes that this is …
Caltrans District 4 is updating its 2018 Bike Plan, and is looking for input through this survey. Please take a minute to fill it out if you want a better way to bike or walk across the estuary in the West End (ie, something better than the path in the Posey Tube), drop a pin …
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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Caltrans District 4 is updating its 2018 Bike Plan, and is looking for input through this survey. Please take a minute to fill it out, and if you want a better way to bike or walk across the estuary in the West End (ie, something better than the path in the Posey Tube), drop a …
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 …
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. …