City Council approved a new pilot program for community members and OakDOT to collaborate on two safety designs in East and West Oakland.
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Oakland to rename street after 73-year-old grandmother who was killed by speeding driver
Santu Maya, a Burmese immigrant, was one of 33 people who died last year from road collisions in the city.
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Where are Oakland’s 20 most dangerous intersections?
From Bancroft and Seminary to Perkins and Grand, these crossroads see the highest nmbers of deadly car crashes and injuries.
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Allowing for more Oakland police chases is ‘signing death warrants,’ expert says
Oakland is considering adopting a riskier police chase policy. A professor who helped OPD rethink pursuits says that’s a very bad idea.
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These are Oakland’s most dangerous roads
A new section of MacArthur Boulevard was added to the city’s list of its most dangerous streets. Part of Martin Luther King Jr. Way was removed.
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OakDOT’s proposal to allow temporary street safety upgrades doesn’t go far enough, say safety advocates
City engineers say they’re worried the program will steer more road safety resources to wealthier neighborhoods, which experience less traffic violence.
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Oakland’s dangerous High Street has been repaved and redesigned. Is it safer?
New concrete islands, flashing pedestrian lights, and speed bumps are meant to slow traffic down, but locals say speeding is still a problem
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Now’s the time to weigh in on changes to San Pablo Avenue
Protected bike lanes, bus lanes, parking, and more. East Bay residents have until late May to let transportation planners know what they think.
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Oakland’s new transportation department director says the days of widening vehicle lanes are over
Previously in charge of Atlanta’s DOT, Josh Rowan takes over a department struggling with a paving backlog but pushing ahead with several major street redesigns
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Oakland is about to redesign one of its most dangerous roads—and you get to weigh in on the final plan
73rd Avenue’s big rebuild to add bike paths and reconfigure vehicle lanes is down to three options.
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Oakland estimates more than 22,000 cars will be abandoned on streets this year
Oakland’s new vehicle enforcement unit towed roughly 3,000 abandoned cars in 2023. But the city is backlogged with work because of an influx of stolen and broken cars, and you guessed it—understaffing.
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Oakland has fallen way behind schedule in paving roads
Oakland is expected to fall 40% short of its 55-mile per year paving goal due to contracting problems, busted machines, and rainy days.
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BART, AC Transit and other agencies to test out discounts for transfers
A new proposal would allow riders to make unlimited transfers between any bus, train, or ferry within 2 hours and receive a discount.
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A campaign is underway to save a pedestrian bridge linking Montclair neighborhoods
Caltrans says the pathway is unsafe and too expensive to replace. Neighbors say it’s a vital link over the Warren Freeway.
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Q&A: State Sen. Scott Wiener on his new bill to mandate speed-limiting tech in cars
Speed governors would reduce dangerous driving, but they could face opposition from industry and the public.
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14th Street safety redesign is breaking ground
Changes to one of downtown Oakland’s busiest roads will slow down traffic, making it safer for bicyclists and pedestrians.
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After hit-and-run, emotional vigil for woman killed on San Pablo Avenue
Kim “Ladybug” Barranco, who was unhoused, was a beloved member of her West Oakland community.
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Oakland wants to make it easier for community groups to slow traffic
Adding temporary street safety improvements like crosswalks can take months, even years. Councilmember Carroll Fife wants to speed the process up.
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Oakland has paid $35M in 10 years to people injured on its dangerous roads
We examined why the city struggles to fix its roads, the impact on those harmed, and lawsuits holding Oakland accountable.
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Safety upgrades are coming to the Bus Rapid Transit line in East Oakland
Community advocates say the changes aren’t enough to prevent reckless driving on International Boulevard.
