Eyes on the Street: 8th Street in West Oakland Looking Good
A project to transform 8th from a deadly speedway back into a residential street is making real progress
February 29, 2024
Kelley Leaving Oakland Department of Transportation
Megan Wier, OakDOT Assistant Director, will step in to run the agency starting March 11
February 28, 2024
Oakland Rips Out Protected Bike Lane on Embarcadero
The city and the councilmember who represents District 2 complain about lack of resources for safety projects, but somehow they have the resources to rip out protected bike lanes
February 22, 2024
Cutting Through the Newest Misinformation on Valencia’s Center-Running Bike Lane
Plus other recent developments in the ongoing center-running bike lane drama
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February 21, 2024
SFMTA Publishes First Valencia Report
But there's no clear indication of whether or not the center-running lane is actually safer
February 16, 2024
Commentary: ‘Car Free’ Market Street isn’t Car Free
It's time for a reality check in the wake of mayoral candidate Mark Farrell's comment about allowing private cars back on Market Street
February 15, 2024
Bay Area Roundup: Great Walkway Saved Again, Amtrak Joe Speaks
...and Woodstock arrives.
February 12, 2024
BART Board Hosts Expert Panel on Regional Measure
Here's a paradox: agencies need money to make transit better. But to get the votes, transit has to get better without the money.
February 9, 2024
Commentary: Two More Traffic Horrors Underscore Why We Need Concrete Barrier ‘Speed Limiters’
The low-tech solution to ending reckless driving and traffic violence is all around us. What lacks is the political will to use it
February 7, 2024
Weekend Roundup: SFMTA Update on Valencia, Help Save Great Highway Park Again
... and Transit Riders director steps down
February 5, 2024