Posts Tagged ‘Walk Oakland Bike Oakland’
Measure KK aims to solve Oakland’s pothole problems
In November, voters will decide on Measure KK, which asks if the city should approve a general bond that would invest up to $600 million for street and sidewalk repairs and to fix aging public buildings and parks.
Read MorePlans for bikeways in Oakland’s Chinatown receive mixed opinions from business leaders and transit experts
This busy part of 8th Street is the site for one of the many proposed bikeways in Oakland. However, some Chinatown leaders said the city should think twice before adding bikes to the mix on 8th Street, as well as parallel 9th Street, which has a similar bustling vibe.
Read MoreThousands roll out for Bike-to-Work Day
Taking the podium at Oakland City Hall during the Bike-to-Work Day celebration on Thursday morning, city councilmember Libby Schaaf of District 4 started a chant. “When I say ‘bike,’ you say ‘Oakland,’” say announced. “Bike!” she yelled. “Oakland!” the crowd chanted back. It was Oakland’s 18th annual Bike-to-Work Day and record numbers of people hopped on their bikes and commuted to work.
Read MoreWhat’s that park doing in my parking spot?
Trees, plants, benches and grass (or something like it) popped up around Oakland on Friday on stretches of concrete usually reserved for cars.
Read MoreFor all you bike people – Oaklavia on Sunday
Imagine Broadway without cars–only people biking, walking, skipping… Well, this Sunday from 10am – 2pm, it’s going to happen. Walk Oakland Bike Oakland along with other bike-friendly Oakland organizations put together this event modeled after “Ciclovía,” which originated in Bogotá, Colombia. From Grand Avenue down to Jack London Square, the Broadway corridor will be closed…
Read MoreOaklanders celebrate Bike to Work Day
Some were in spandex, others in dresses or suits and they rolled into downtown Oakland for Oakland’s 16th Annual Bike to Work Day.
Read MoreStudy charges some streets are “dangerous by design”
On 64 year-old Karen Smulevitz’s stretch of 73d Avenue, just trying to cross the street is “an adventure,” she says. A new national report says that although Alameda County scores comparatively well in California pedestrian safety, streets like this are a danger to too many people and American cities.
Read MoreEven more bike love
It’s the season for swapping and this weekend Walk Oakland Bike Oakland is putting on its Bike Love Festival and Swap Meet. As is the fashion with swap meets, you can search for that rare part you need or buy a whole new bike. There will be bike builders, shops and lone sellers hawking their goods.…
Read MoreLanesplitting 2: Rockridge to Downtown
After a recent move to the area and a less-than-relaxing experience biking from Berkeley to downtown Oakland along Telegraph, I did what it seemed like any wannabe commuter (and novice biker) would: try to find a better route. I contacted the city last week to learn about some good North Oakland/ Downtown alternatives. Jennifer Stanley, the…
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