The 'Vision 980' study by Caltrans investigates the future of Interstate 980 in Oakland, proposing three scenarios: enhancing existing infrastructure, covering the roadway to create parks, or completely removing the freeway. Community feedback indicates a strong preference for the complete removal, especially due to historical injustices faced by Black communities during the freeway's construction in the 1960s. Residents express a desire for improved connectivity and reconnection of neighborhoods that were once divided, reflecting a broader call for investment in the affected communities.
"I think this community deserves to be invested in the highest amount, considering the historical disinvestment and the ripping apart particularly of Black communities. Historically in Oakland, we deserve even more funding beyond baseline amount."
"Many say when I-980 was constructed in the 1960s, it divided Downtown Oakland and West Oakland. There is still anger over the closure of Black businesses and displaced families during that construction."
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