In 2024, the East Bay experienced significant advancements in separated bikeways and protected intersections, yet certain projects like Somerset Ave in Castro Valley illustrate the challenges faced in urban planning. This area is crucial for bike and pedestrian access to schools, yet recommendations for dedicated bike lanes conflicted with the retention of curbside parking. Despite community demand for safer bike access and past incidents highlighting the need for change, local authorities maintained decisions favoring parking over bike safety, showcasing the complexities in advocating for better biking conditions.
In Castro Valley, the push for bike lanes on Somerset Ave faces setbacks due to prioritization of curbside parking over critical bike/walk safety improvements.
The process to enhance bike/walk access on Somerset Ave has been a multi-year effort, reflecting community preferences yet facing resistance from public works recommendations.
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