"The successful implementation of the traffic circles on 8th Street demonstrates how partnership between city staff and residents can work towards sustainable solutions," wrote District 3 Councilperson Carroll Fife, in an email to Streetsblog. "Thanks to 8th Street resident organizers and OakDOT for working together to keep West Oakland safe." This highlights the importance of community collaboration in urban safety projects.
"Not only is a street that once felt like a speedway now significantly calmed and safer, but it looks great too. A local on the street who works with plants recommended local flowers and brush that require little maintenance." This illustrates how aesthetic improvements can accompany functional safety enhancements.
"The concrete installations already show evidence of their effectiveness, in the form of tire marks on the curbs from drivers who had to learn to drive safely." This presents a visible proof of the project's impact on driving behavior.
"I look forward to seeing more collaborative traffic safety solutions like this in Oakland that bring community and city agencies together for safer streets." This conveys optimism for future partnerships and projects in urban traffic safety.
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