74-year-old rule against heavy trucks driving I-580 through Oakland is back under review
California is studying removing a 70-year ban on heavy trucks on I-580, assessing environmental, air quality, noise, health, and racial equity impacts.
Letters: Ending the truck ban on I-580 will only spread the pain
Opening I-580 to trucks would double exposure to truck noise and pollution, temporarily easing I-880 congestion but causing lasting negative health effects.
Letters: Ending the truck ban on I-580 will only spread the pain
Opening I-580 to trucks would spread noise and pollution, while youth-led 'No Kings' protests demonstrate growing civic activism and potential for democratic change.