At a bike-to-wherever day rally at Oakland's City Hall, advocates celebrated new bike infrastructure while acknowledging ongoing safety concerns. Chris Hwang from Walk Oakland Bike Oakland expressed excitement for the influx of cyclists thanks to new protected lanes. However, Councilmember Carroll Fife highlighted worries about connecting bike lanes for safety. AC Transit Boardmember Jean Walsh emphasized the link between street safety and overall public safety, referencing the tragic death of a pedestrian, underscoring the urgent need for improved bike lanes. Activist Carter Lavin criticized city officials for diluting safety projects such as the plans for Grand Avenue.
I'm still fearful of riding because our lanes are not connected, said Carroll Fife.
This is about public safety, said Jean Walsh. If you're killed by a driver or a bullet or a fire, you're still dead.
There are two designs for Grand, but only one is first class, said Carter Lavin.
This is going to be overwhelmed with people biking, said Chris Hwang.
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