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Commentary: Not Surprised Oakland’s Prop E Failed
When city officials behave cynically, don't be surprised if the voters respond in kind
June 10, 2026
Oakland Mayor Offers ‘Thoughts and Prayers’ After Driver Kills Three People on International Blvd
More lives destroyed to avoid damaging cars
May 18, 2026
Oakland Celebrates First Protected Intersection in Chinatown
Advocates pushing for more protected infrastructure through the area.
February 25, 2026
Oakland Postal Worker Yells ‘Move’ and Nearly Runs Down a Man Walking his Dog
How have we normalized this?
February 24, 2026
Driver Kills Bicyclist in Oakland
Another person is killed on a notorious, overly wide, unsafe intersection. Advocates demand action.
Traffic Violence Rapid Response
February 3, 2026
A Grander Grand Avenue: What 430 Oakland Neighbors Told Us
The results were clear: 92.6% support the Community Alternative Design, compared to just 7.4% for OakDOT’s proposal.
Arielle Fleisher
December 11, 2025
Grand Avenue’s Future — What Do You Think?
Despite years of planning and public meetings, the City has never surveyed residents or businesses to collect meaningful, systematic input on its design or possible alternatives.
November 5, 2025
Eyes on the Street: Poles Finally Getting Removed from Fruitvale Bike Lanes
It took a year for the utilities to get to it.
October 24, 2025
SPUR Talk: OakDOT Director Josh Rowan on Safety, Speed, and Rethinking Streets
"If you’re not comfortable walking from that bus stop, you’re not going to take the bus in the first place."
October 21, 2025
Oakland’s 14th Street Project Wins on Details
Oakland DOT is getting praise from advocates for the attention to detail on the 14th street protected bike lane. Unfortunately, the project is also running late.
October 16, 2025
