At the January 11, 2024 BPAC Infrastructure Committee meeting, the City of Oakland’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Program staff provided an overview and analysis on the implementation of the 2019 Citywide Bicycle Plan to date, including an evaluation of Bike Plan proposals that were implemented and not implemented as part of projects constructed since 2019.
An excerpt of the presentation is below, followed by the full presentation and notes from the presentation and discussion.
The Crucible is hosting their inaugural West Oakland Bike Summit on Saturday, March 2, 2024, 10am-4pm at at the lot right next to the Crucible at 1300 7th Street.
The West Oakland Bike Summit is an opportunity for bike lovers of all ages to come together, connect with the community, and learn more about local bike resources. Enjoy free bike repairs, panel discussions, local vendors, a group ride, food, drinks, and so much more.
In December 2023, Councilmember Carroll Fife introduced legislation to establish a 3-year pilot program that allows schools, businesses, and community centers that serve vulnerable populations to apply for temporary encroachment permits to install removable traffic safety treatments and create traffic calming zones in the city’s streets.
In order to develop this pilot so it truly serves Oaklanders, there will be two public community meetings to gather information from residents and community based organizations to assess their interest and ability to participate in the pilot program.
East Oakland: Saturday, 2/24/24, 10am-12noon at the 81st Ave Library.
West Oakland: Saturday, 3/2/24, 10am-12noon at the St. Paul’s Episcopal School Library.
At the January 18, 2024 BPAC meeting, Yvonne Chan, Transportation Planner II with OakDOT’s Capital Finance team, provided an overview of the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) process for the 2023-2025 fiscal year term and upcoming milestones.
An excerpt of the presentation is below, followed by the full presentation.
The Oakland Department of Transportation (OakDOT) student intern team is expanding! Successful candidates will have the opportunity to gain experience working in a fast-paced, progressive transportation department and develop the skills needed for a career in multimodal, mobility-focused transportation planning or public administration.
Applications are due by Sunday, February 11, 2024.
At the January 11, 2024 BPAC Infrastructure Committee meeting, the City of Oakland’s DOT (OakDOT) Major Projects Division will provide an update and accept input on the 7th Street Connection Project from Mandela Parkway to MLK Jr Way in West Oakland. The project aims to reconnect West Oakland and Downtown, create safer and more comfortable ways to travel for those walking, rolling, and taking the bus, improve air quality, and reflect the rich history of 7th Street.
An excerpt of the presentation is below, followed by the full presentation, presentation notes, and discussion notes (forthcoming).
At the January 11, 2024 BPAC Infrastructure Committee meeting, Port of Oakland Senior Maritime Projects Administrator Pia Franzese will provide a presentation on how the construction of the 7th Street Grade Separation East project (7SGSE) (Bay Street to Maritime Street) will affect access to the Bay Trail during construction, and an update on other improvements proposed along 7th Street.
An excerpt of the presentation is below, followed by the full presentation, presentation notes, and discussion notes (forthcoming).
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