Author: yeebpac

BayWheels Update

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Fruitvale BART Bike Hub, location of the e-bike lending library

At the June 12, 2025 BPAC meeting, Kerby Olsen, OakDOT Shared Mobility Coordinator, will provide an update on the BayWheels E-Bike Expansion, the E-Bike Lending Pilot, and E-Bikes for Parking Enforcement.

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June 2025 BPAC Agenda

.Reading time 11 minutes.

Thursday, June 12, 2025; 6-8pm, in-person meeting at City Hall, Hearing Room 4, and viewable online.

Agenda topics include:

  • Bay Wheels Update
  • Caltrans Vision 980 Study Update

Announcements:

  • East Oakland Futures Fest – Sat. June 7, 2025, 11am-6pm. Join the Scraper Bike Team bike ride there starting at Arroyo Viejo Park at 10am.
  • Deadline extended to June 15, 2025 for Oakland General Plan and Pedestrian Plan Neighborhood Walking Tours application.
  • Speed Camera Vendor Contract to be awarded on June 10, 2025.
  • Request a free bike rack.
  • BPAC Agenda Sign-Up List

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May 2025 BPAC Agenda

.Reading time 10 minutes.

Thursday, May 22, 2025; 6-8pm, in-person meeting at the 81st Ave Library, 2nd Floor Community Room, 1021 81st Ave, and viewable online.

Agenda topics include:

  • Bike to Wherever Day (BTWD) Report-Back
  • Undercrossing Improvements Project

Announcements:

  • Apply to Lead a Walking Tour for the Oakland General Plan and Pedestrian Plan.
  • Speed Camera Vendor Contract at the June 17, 2025 Public Works and Transportation Committee meeting.
  • East Oakland Futures Fest – Sat. June 7, 2025, 11am-6pm
  • BPAC Agenda Sign-Up List

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Neighborhood Bike Routes Paving Coordination Update

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At the March 6, 2025 BPAC Infrastructure Committee meeting, Oakland DOT staff members David Pené and Jason Patton provided an update on Neighborhood Bike Route improvements completed and planned through the implementation of the Five Year Paving Plan. This work is informed by Oakland’s 2019 Bicycle Plan update and the Neighborhood Bike Route Implementation Guide [PDF]. Focus corridors include the Sobrante Park-Brookfield Village route, West St (14th St to W Grand Ave), 7th Ave (E 8th St to Park Blvd), and E 19th St (Park Blvd to 13th Ave).

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BTWD 2025

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Thursday, May 15, 2025 is Oakland Bike to Wherever Day

Bike to Wherever Day (BTWD, fka Bike to Work Day) is on Thursday, May 15, 2025!

Walk Oakland Bike Oakland and Bike East Bay are hosting morning pedal pools and an afternoon happy hour. Join us for the ride and celebration!

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May 2025 Policy and Legislative Committee Meeting

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The BPAC Policy and Legislative Committee meeting will be held on Monday, May 5, 2025, 6-7:30pm in-person at Hearing Room 4 at Oakland City Hall.

Agenda topics include:

  • Fire Code Approval Cycle and OFD/OakDOT Collaboration
  • Pedestrian Right-of-Way Policy
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May 2025 Infrastructure Committee Meeting

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The BPAC Infrastructure Committee meeting will be held on Thursday, May 1, 2025, 3:30-5:30pm in-person at the Broadway Conference Room at 250 Frank Ogawa Plaza building.

Agenda topics include:

  • Neighborhood Bike Routes Paving Coordination Update
  • Bicycling and Pedestrian Infrastructure Design Details and Supplemental Guidance
  • MTC and AC Transit Comment Letter Discussion
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Measure U Delay

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Bonds are critical for OakDOT’s capital budget

At the April 17, 2025 BPAC meeting, the OakDOT Funding Strategy team will provide a presentation on Measure U funding for transportation, including the impacts of a delayed bond sale on OakDOT’s capital budget and project delivery. For additional information, view this staff report [PDF].

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April 2025 BPAC Agenda

.Reading time 12 minutes.

Thursday, April 17, 2025; 6-8pm, in-person meeting at City Hall, Hearing Room 4, and viewable online.

Agenda topics include:

  • Safe Oakland Streets Annual Report
  • Measure U
  • Community-Initiated Traffic Calming Pilot Guidelines
  • Response to MTC and AC Transit on Policy Updates

Announcements:

  • Measure U on April 14, 2025 Oakland City Council agenda.
  • Celebrate Trails Day is on Sat. April 26, 2025.
  • Bike to Wherever Day is on Thurs, May 15, 2025.
  • West Oakland Bike Summit – Sat. May 3, 2025, 11am-4pm
  • East Oakland Futures Fest – Sat. June 7, 2025, 11am-6pm
  • BPAC Agenda Sign-Up List

More details below.

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March 2025 BPAC Agenda

.Reading time 10 minutes.

Thursday, March 20, 2025; 6-8pm, in-person meeting at City Hall, Hearing Room 4, and viewable online.

Agenda topics include:

  • Bike to Wherever Day Planning
  • Transportation Development Act Article 3 (TDA 3) FY 2025-26 OakDOT Applications
  • Grand Ave Paving Project – Update

Announcements:

  • BPAC 30th Anniversary:
    This meeting is the 30th Anniversary of the first BPAC meeting which took place on March 16, 1995. Happy Birthday BPAC!
  • BPAC Agenda Sign-Up List
  • 36th edition of the “🚲 OAKLAND” newsletter is out now!
  • West Oakland Bike Summit – Sat. May 3, 2025, 11am-4pm
  • East Oakland Futures Fest – Sat. June 7, 2025, 11am-6pm
  • 2nd Street Transit Hub & Bike Lane Connection Project

More details below.

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