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Eyes on the Street: Update on Alameda’s Central Ave Project
A tour and progress report.
October 9, 2025
A Week Without Driving in Alameda
Alameda joins national group trying to get people to give a car-free lifestyle a whirl.
September 18, 2025
Alameda Prioritizes Drivers, Removes Slow Streets Barriers Near Schools
'The City Engineer determined that the barricade removal is necessary for public safety based on increased traffic volumes and driver behavior.'
August 14, 2025
Grand Street Protected Bike Lanes Taking Shape in Alameda
A first segment on Grand is nearing completion. But the northern segment of the project is in limbo.
August 4, 2025
Commentary: The French City of Lyon Shows How to Connect Oakland and Western Alameda
An amazing 24/7 bike-ped-transit connection can be made for pennies on the dollar—if the Bay Area can get past its car-brain affliction.
July 15, 2025
Alameda Swimming Pool Planners Assume Everyone Drives
You'd hope someone at the Alameda Recreation and Parks Department would think to mention that the Cross Alameda Trail is right next to the planned aquatic center.
Drew Dara-Abrams
June 23, 2025
Alameda Water Shuttle Service to Increase Starting in July
Woodstock is such a success, they're now going to stretch service to six days a week and the search has begun for a second boat so that can go up to seven.
June 13, 2025
Eyes on the Street: More Sweet Bike Lanes in Alameda
Western Alameda, in and around "the Point" development, opens another 1,000-plus feet of top-shelf bike lanes
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February 12, 2025
Alameda Has a ‘Clear Zone’ Problem
Alameda driver slams through pedestrian beg-button pole. What if a family had been waiting there for the light to change?
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Drew Dara-Abrams
February 10, 2025
Alameda’s Central Ave Project Depends on Paint and Prayers for Bike Safety
After a decade of advocacy, a bike lane will start construction on Central Avenue on Monday. But most will be unprotected
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January 24, 2025
