New Laws Pedestrians and Cyclists May Want to Know About

Earbuds or headsets can’t be worn while driving a vehicle or on a bike (SB 491, Transportation Committee) This law, among other things, makes it unlawful to wear a headset covering, earplugs in, or earphones covering, resting on, or inserted in, both ears, while operating a motor vehicle or a bicycle. This prohibition does not …

Sixth Edition of Bicycle and Walking Map of Alameda Coming Soon!

The latest version of our ever-popular Bike Walk Alameda Biking and Walking Map is currently at the printer. We periodically update the map when new streets are added and others are upgraded to include better bicycle and walking infrastructure around Alameda. After more than 10 years in print, we are gearing up to release the …

Suggestions Welcomed for Relocating Lockers

Bike Walk Alameda recently learned that the city of Alameda will be removing the 8 plastic, individual lockers at the Main St Ferry Terminal when WETA installs 20 new electronic bike lockers (early next year). The city doesn’t have another use for the lockers, so they are checking around to see if any businesses in …