A major road safety project was initiated in Oakland to construct a protected bike lane following the death of four-year-old Maia Correia. The lane will span from El Embarcadero Avenue to E. 18th Street, incorporating a separated bikeway, pedestrian bulbouts, refuge islands, and street repaving. The city allocated funds after community advocacy for safety measures post-tragedy. City officials emphasized their commitment to preventing similar losses and promoting safe biking and walking infrastructure.
"This project is coming to life as a result of concerns about our public safety, and of course, traffic safety is public safety," Lee told the crowd, many of whom wiped away tears. "Too many of our residents are killed or injured while biking or walking on our streets. That's unacceptable in a city that cares about all of its people."
"Based on Oakland's weather, we can be a true bike city," said Wang. The hope is that better infrastructure will encourage more biking and walking, promoting safer transportation alternatives.
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