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Remodel
fromThe Oaklandside
1 week ago

Fire Department debates safe street advocates on Oakland road design

Oakland's updated fire code debate pits fire-truck clearance requirements against safe-streets advocates seeking narrower, traffic-calming road designs.
Bicycling
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Oakland's 14th Street Project Wins on Details - Streetsblog San Francisco

Raised sidewalk-level protected bikeways on 14th Street enhance accessibility, preserve loading zones, and improve safety with tactile strips, drainage grates, and wide protective curb buffers.
Public health
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Don't let speed kill the neighborhood

Most American city streets are designed to encourage driving at unsafe speeds, prioritizing vehicle throughput over pedestrian safety.
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