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George Spies @georgespies.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Car Free HAPPY HOUR this Tuesday! Drake's Dealership Tuesday, July 21, 5:30pm 2325 Broadway, Oakland AC Transit lines: too many to list! BART: 19th St. @bikeeastbay.bsky.social @walkoakbikeoak.bsky.social @tvrr.bsky.social @walkbikeberk.bsky.social @transpoakland.sfba.social.ap.brid.gy

A diverse bunch of advocates, transit nerds, planners, and cyclists sitting in a brick-walled courtyard, listening to a speaker who is off-screen. Clearly a really interesting topic and group of people. Many have beer, cider, or N/S beverages in hand. Delightful!

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Traffic Violence Rapid Response @tvrr.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

On April 27th a driver hit Bart Drawsand as he was biking on E22nd & 23rd Ave Bart was riding his bike west and turned uphill onto 23rd when a driver headed downhill struck and killed him We extend our deepest sympathies to Bart's family and friends www.oakrapidresponse.org/posts/fatali...

A Driver Killed Our Neighbor Here
E22nd & 23rd Ave
April 27, 2026

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Robert Prinz @prinzrob.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

A bike rider struck by a hit-run driver succumbed to their injuries, following the previously reported crash at E 22nd St and 23rd Ave in Oakland. The victim was a 38-year-old man named Bartholomew Fitzgerald Drawsand. www.sfchronicle.com/crime/articl...

Google streetview screenshot of the intersection of 23rd Ave and E 22nd St in Oakland

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Robert Prinz @prinzrob.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

In 2024 Oakland implemented a 4 car lane to 1 car lane road diet on 13th St in Downtown using only paint. It’s not perfect but this relatively cheap change has helped a lot w speeding. The perpendicular Webster corridor is the same width & needs a similar update ASAP.

13th St Google street view screenshot from 2023 showing 4 car lanes and no bike infrastructure

13th St Google street view screenshot from 2925 showing 1 car lane, along with angled parking and a painted buffer bike lane

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Traffic Violence Rapid Response @tvrr.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

Last December a driver hit and injured a 65 year old man while he was biking in Chinatown We just learned he passed away from his injuries Our hearts go out to our neighbor whose life was cut short and we extend our sympathies to his family and friends www.oakrapidresponse.org/posts/fatali...

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A Driver Fatally Injured A Cyclist in Chinatown last December

In the afternoon of December 27th, 2025 at 5:08pm a driver hit and severely injured a 65 year old man while he was biking in the bike lane on Webster St crossing 12th St. We just learned he passed awa...

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Traffic Violence Rapid Response @tvrr.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Have you been close-passed by an AC Transit bus while on your bike? Share your story at the AC Transit Board meeting tonight, Jan 14, 5PM. Scan the QR code for zoom link actransit.zoom.us/j/98487175063

Still from the video of a bike rider's shadow right next to an AC Transit bus, with words overlaid: Have you been close-passed by an AC Transit bus while on your bike? This winter, AC Transit shelved a notorious case involving a bus driver aggressively driving in the bike lane without any explanation of consequences or changes to training. We need you to share your story! We expect professional transit operators to be more careful and respectful of other road users. AC Transit Board Mtg Tonight, Jan 14, 5PM

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Doug Gordon @brooklynspoke.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

The mayor says something really important about something that's bugged me for a long time: that we force grieving families to relive their trauma over and over again as they lobby elected officials asking them to do the right thing. I am so glad to hear him say those days are over.

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Rebecca Saltzman @rebeccaforec.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

Thanks El Cerrito/Richmond Annex Walk & Roll for holding a powerful vigil yesterday for Donna Revecho, who was killed while crossing San Pablo Ave. It was inspiring to join dozens to stand up for safe streets. We need to hold Caltrans accountable to make San Pablo safer & prevent more tragedies!

Crowd of people standing on corner of Waldo and San Pablo Avenues in El Cerrito holding signs calling for slower speeds and safer crosswalks. Cars driving by in the background.

My sign says "Slow Down, Save Lives".

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Traffic Violence Rapid Response @tvrr.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

The plastic posts and speed cushions installed on International Blvd successfully reduced pedestrian deaths to zero by discouraging speeding in the bus-only lanes This intervention saved many of our neighbors lives this year and will continue to save lives into the future Now make it permanent

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Rebecca Saltzman @rebeccaforec.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

If pedestrian deaths can be eliminated on the previously deadly International Boulevard, we should be able to eliminate them on every other street. We just need the will to do it, especially from policymakers and Caltrans. Thanks @tvrr.bsky.social for tireless advocacy to achieve this huge win!

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Warren Wells, AICP @warrenjwells.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

Massive congratulations are owed to the folks at @tvrr.bsky.social for their work on International Boulevard. It is *unquestionable* that their advocacy has saved multiple lives, something not many people can say. Quick 🧵on their blog post. www.oakrapidresponse.org/posts/intern...

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International Blvd is Now Much Safer

Last week, OakDOT and AC Transit shared the results of the International BRT Safety Project and frankly the results are an eye-popping success! Traffic calming infrastructure saves lives! Please write...

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Traffic Violence Rapid Response @tvrr.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

On Friday a driver killed a 63 year old cyclist who had lived in Garfield most of his life Our hearts go out to our neighbor whose life was cut short while biking around his own neighborhood and we extend our deepest sympathies to his family and friends www.oakrapidresponse.org/posts/fatali...

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A Driver Killed our Neighbor in Garfield on Friday

On Friday, September 26th at 6:15pm a driver hit a 63 year old man as he was biking on Miller Ave onto E 16th Street in the Garfield neighborhood of Oakland. Neighbors shared footage of a white Ford ...

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Traffic Violence Rapid Response @tvrr.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

“The price paid for these chases is too often paid by community members and bystanders like Dr. Marvin Boomer. We should focus on solutions and interventions that create safer streets through street transformation, not by making our streets battlegrounds.” Justin Hu-Nguyen, @bikeeastbay.bsky.social

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Traffic Violence Rapid Response @tvrr.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Police Commission is considering updating the OPD Pursuit Policy to allow more dangerous high speed chases High speed chases all too often end in tragedy and death for our neighbors Join tonight at 6:30pm to insist OPD keep 50mph limit and supervisor approvals www.oaklandca.gov/files/assets...

OAKLAND POLICE COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
September 25, 2025 - 5:30 PM
City Hall Chamber (1 Frank H.Ogawa Plaza) Oakland
IV. Open Forum Part 1 (2 minutes per speaker,15minutestotal)
Members of the public wishing to address the Commission on matters not listed on tonight's
agenda but related to the Commission's work should submit a speaker card before this item is
addressed. Comments regarding agenda items should be reserved until the respective agenda
item is called for discussion. Speakers unable to address the Commission during this Open Forum
will be given priority to speak during Open Forum Part 2. This is a recurring item.
a. Discussion
b. Public Comment
c. Action, if any
V. OPD Pursuit Policy Recommendations Vote by the Commission
The Chief of Police has submitted proposed revisions to the OPD Pursuit Policy. The Oakland Police
Commission will hold a discussion on the recommended revisions and vote on whether to adopt the
changes as proposed. (Attachment 1 – Supplemental – provided to correct the omission of page eight
(8).
a. Discussion
b. Public Comment
c. Action, if any

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Traffic Violence Rapid Response @tvrr.bsky.social · 13/09/2025

On Thursday a driver hit and killed 90 year old woman as she was walking across Broadway at 8th 😢 Our hearts go out to our neighbor whose life was cut short and we extend our deepest sympathies to her family and friends www.oakrapidresponse.org/posts/fatali...

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A Driver Killed our Neighbor in Downtown Oakland on Thursday

On Thursday morning, September 11th at 8:45am a driver hit and killed a 90 year old Asian woman as she was walking across Broadway Avenue at 8th Street near Old Oakland and Chinatown. Our hearts go o...

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George Spies @georgespies.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

A very special Transit Month Car Free Happy Hour will be at… Temescal Brewing Tuesday, September 9 starting at 5:30pm 4115 Telegraph Ave, Oakland AC Transit lines 6, 18, 57, BayWheels bike share, MacArthur BART @tvrr.bsky.social @bikeeastbay.bsky.social @walkoakbikeoak.bsky.social

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Traffic Violence Rapid Response @tvrr.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

There is no safe way for a cyclist to cross this high volume and high speed intersection We call on OakDOT to prioritize street safety upgrades here and across the city to ensure bicyclists and pedestrians can safely cross the street

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George Spies @georgespies.bsky.social · 23/08/2025

I stood on this corner with an eyewitness to the tragedy and went step-by-step through this tragic incident and the below is correct: there is no moment in the light cycle when people on foot or on bikes can cross without conflicts with turning vehicles. So people cannot avoid taking risks.

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Traffic Violence Rapid Response @tvrr.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

On Saturday a driver hit and killed women in her 50s as she was biking across 51st at Shattuck 😢 Our hearts go out to her life cut short as she was doing something as simple as riding her bike, and we extend our deepest sympathies to her family and friends www.oakrapidresponse.org/posts/bicycl...

Photo of 51st and Shattuck looking north with cars and bikes

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Traffic Violence Rapid Response @tvrr.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

We know physical interventions will prevent deadly collisions because we've seen those interventions already work wonders It is so very crucial that we install those safety projects without delay, especially on high injury streets where we know fatalities will happen again

Safe streets advocates in Oakland, such as Traffic Violence Rapid Response, have consistently raised the point that each time a road design project is postponed because of permitting, funding, or other administrative issues, deadly accidents continue apace. On trafficked roads like International and San Leandro, where people are killed and maimed every year, they insist that maintaining dangerous conditions is tantamount to negligence.

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Traffic Violence Rapid Response @tvrr.bsky.social · 26/07/2025

Sheila and Hydeh's persistent advocacy will ensure safe travels for families on Lakeshore in the future Thank you everyone who worked to make this protected bikeway a reality We must work faster to build safe streets before tragedy hits so no other family experiences the loss of their child

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Traffic Violence Rapid Response @tvrr.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

Groundbreaking celebration for Lakeshore Ave at noon today at Lakeshore/E 18th See you there!

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Traffic Violence Rapid Response @tvrr.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

Calling all Oaklanders who live, work, or travel in Grand Lake! Please email OakDOT and your councilmember TODAY about the upcoming Grand Ave safety project Grand is on the High Injury Network, which means it is one of the 8% of streets responsible for 60% of Oakland's severe and fatal collisions

Map of Oakland north of Lake Merritt with Grand Ave and Lakeshore highlighted in purple as high injury streets

https://oakgis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/portfolio/index.html?appid=ba359f980ec0412f8804752d445f0a88

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Robert Prinz @prinzrob.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Repaving is starting on Lakeshore Ave in Oakland this week, E 18th to MacArthur, followed by 2-way cycletrack construction. Official groundbreaking event noon this Friday July 25th at Lakeshore/E 18th. bikeeastbay.org/event/lakesh...

sign on an A frame reading “no parking - construction zone - 7/21/25 to 7/24/25 - street resurfacing”

illustration of 2-way curb separated cycletrack along Lake Merritt in Oakland

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East Bay for Everyone @eastbayforeveryone.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

Missed the meeting on Oakland procurement reform? @tvrr.bsky.social has a summary and a call to action - encourage your Councilmember to support contracting reform on July 8. www.oakrapidresponse.org/posts/oaklan...

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Oaklanders commit to advocate for contracting reform

About two dozen Oaklanders from across the city gathered this week to learn about the agonizingly slow process Oakland uses to approve safety infrastructure projects in the city, and award the contrac...

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Robert Prinz @prinzrob.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

Next Thursday’s Oakland bike/walk infrastructure committee meeting (3:30-5:30pm, in person only at the OakDOT offices) includes one big agenda item on staff’s Slow Streets network proposal. Presentation file attached to the agenda here: www.oaklandca.gov/files/assets...

“Developing a Network of Slow Streets:
Planning the Routes & Connections
July 3, 2025 - BPAC Infrastructure Committee
OakDOT, Safe Streets Division Bicycle & Pedestrian Program”

“Designing Calm Routes for Pedestrians and Bicyclists
Making the street "SLOW" and establishing the route with treatments including:
Speed Humps
Neighborhood Traffic Circles
Gateway Treatments
Side-Street Stop Control
"Wiggle" Wayfinding
…..and in locations with persistent traffic
Modal Filters”

“Designing Safe and Comfortable Crossings
Improving network connections across major streets:
Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon
Pedestrian Signal - Hybrid Beacon
Median Refuge Island
CornerBulb Island”

“Designing Vibrant Welcoming Places
Including livability improvements for residents and people traveling along slow streets:
SLOW Signs and Markings
Landscaping & Trees
Street Furniture Murals
Street Murals
Green Stormwater Infrastructure”

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George Spies @georgespies.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Watch this space for calls to action in coming days to change city rules to unleash safer streets faster and for less. It can be done! @tvrr.bsky.social

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George Spies @georgespies.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

East Bay Car Free Happy Hour is this Wednesday at… Prescott Market Wednesday, June 4, 5:30pm 1620 18th St., West Oakland - AC Transit lines 29, NL - BayWheels bike share station nearby - 15 min walk to West Oakland BART @tvrr.bsky.social @walkoakbikeoak.bsky.social @bikeeastbay.bsky.social

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Traffic Violence Rapid Response @tvrr.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

Our hearts break as we gather and mourn our neighbor, Dr Marvin Boomer. He was a light throughout Oakland and the world.

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Oakland Ghost Bikes @oaklandghostbikes.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

A sign and decorations were added to Jerome LaDay's ghost bike. Read more about Jerome: oaklandtrafficviolence.org/ghost_bikes/...

Jerome LaDay's ghost bike at International Boulevard and 78th Avenue in Oakland CA.

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Oakland Ghost Bikes @oaklandghostbikes.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

Installed a ghost bike for James Brown today. James was killed June 20, 2024 while riding his bicycle in a horrible double hit and run at 105th Ave and Nattress Way in Oakland. More info: oaklandtrafficviolence.org/ghost_bikes/...

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Traffic Violence Rapid Response @tvrr.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

Join this afternoon at 3pm at Coliseum BART for a Memorial Ride Out in loving memory of Jerome (Rome) Jernigan Laday www.instagram.com/p/DI7OH64zPqx/

Traffic Boyz x Traffic Girlz

Memorial Pop-up Ride Out in loving memory of Jerome (Rome) Jernigan Laday

Sunday, April 27, 2025
Start/End: Coliseum BART
Meet: 3:00 pm
Rollout: 4:00 pm

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Traffic Violence Rapid Response @tvrr.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

More than 30 people have been killed in traffic crashes on International Boulevard in the last five years. Oakland and AC Transit have a pilot in place, which added flex posts to parts of the road. These changes have clearly not done enough to prevent tragedy - harder interventions are needed.

Satellite view of the intersection of International Boulevard and 78th Avenue. International Boulevard is 5 lanes wide here: two center bus lanes, a left turn lane on each side, two through car lanes, plus an unprotected bike lane on each side. 78th Ave is one lane each way with parking on both sides. There are striped crosswalks across all legs of the intersection, but no median, bulbouts, or protected intersection islands, as the large number of lanes take up the full width. Skid marks from cars doing donuts are visible on International just east of the intersection. The buildings around the intersection are low-rise commercial.

Source: Google Earth

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Traffic Violence Rapid Response @tvrr.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

We are saddened to learn that another person has been killed crossing International Boulevard. Jerome Jernigan LaDay was biking home from work Friday night. The driver did not stop.

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Security guard on bike killed by a hit-and-run driver in East Oakland

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Traffic Violence Rapid Response @tvrr.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

Join Adam's Point neighbors and UC Berkeley sociologists this Sunday 1pm at Grand & Park View We will gather at the crosswalk where Michael was killed for a commemorative protest to honor the victims of traffic violence and demand Oakland design streets safe for us to cross Safety can't wait!

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Traffic Violence Rapid Response @tvrr.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Sunday, April 13th at 1PM, we will join neighbors at Grand Ave and Park View for a commemorative protest to honor Michael Burawoy and all lives lost to traffic violence Bring signs, flowers, candles, your friends, family and neighbors, and all your feelings 😢 tvrr.substack.com/p/action-on-...

A driver killed our neighbor here

Join a Commemorative Protest in honor of Michael Burawoy and all lives lost to traffic violence

Grand & Park View
Sun, April 13 at 1pm

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Traffic Violence Rapid Response @tvrr.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Safety advocates for bike riders and pedestrians now have 1-2 months to generate comments and request fixes to AC Transit's limits on street safety improvements. Our previous May & November comments with specific requested changes are linked here: actransit.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=...

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Traffic Violence Rapid Response @tvrr.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

Alongside @bikeeastbay.bsky.social, @transitriderseb.bsky.social, and @transbaycoalition.bsky.social, we've sent a letter to the @rideact.bsky.social Board asking that they not pass a policy with new limits on safe streets infrastructure until BPACs and Disability Commissions are properly consulted.

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Coalition letter - Safe Streets Feedback Needed Before Passing Transit-Supportive Design Guidelines.pdf

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Alfred Twu @alfredtwu.com · 02/03/2025

14th Street raised bike lanes under construction in downtown Oakland. Couple years ago, Traffic Violence Rapid Response @tvrr.bsky.social was on this street demanding safety improvements after too many people got hit by drivers.

Alfred with a bike in front of a raised bike lane under construction in downtown Oakland

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Traffic Violence Rapid Response @tvrr.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Join neighbors at Harrison and Hamilton tomorrow at 7:45am for a Valentine's Day protest for a safer Harrison Arterial roads with multiple lanes are dangerous for pedestrians to cross because drivers use them to speed Oakland has the tools to slow drivers to safe speeds, let's use them!

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Robert Prinz @prinzrob.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

There are always warnings. This is one from 2017 after an earlier project on Grand Ave using funds intended to improve traffic safety ended up lengthening the crosswalk where Michael was killed. Some of us complained at the time to no avail. www.oaklandca.gov/projects/lak...

“Traffic Safety (non-emergency)
Fairyland Oakland Ca
• Acknowledged
New crosswalk at Fairyland on Grand and Park View Terrace is much longer than old one. Considering children and elderly cross here a lot the timing on this needs to be extended. This is a danger to pedestrians at this point - this crosswalk was already dangerous with traffic and bikes and red light running.”

“Request ID
#3791060
Category
Traffic Safety (non-emergency)
Location
Fairyland Oakland Ca
Organization
City of Oakland - Public Property
Created By
An anonymous SeeClickFix user
Created
October 17, 2017 at 6:00 PM”

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George Spies @georgespies.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

We can make our streets far safer for retired academics and little children and moms with baby strollers and teens chattering in a clump and workers returning home. But we need to dedicate ourselves to the task. Join us at oakrapidresponse.org @tvrr.bsky.social

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Traffic deaths are preventable and we will prevent them

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Traffic Violence Rapid Response @tvrr.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

A driver killed our neighbor Michael Burawoy last night while he was crossing Grand Ave in the crosswalk in front of Fairyland Our hearts reach out to his family, friends, students, and everyone else mourning this tremendous loss www.eastbaytimes.com/2025/02/04/o...

Photo of Michael Burawoy from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Burawoy

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Traffic Violence Rapid Response @tvrr.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

Current and future Grand Avenue shoppers, please share your thoughts on how Oakland can design the Grand Avenue of your dreams! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Reimagining Grand Ave from Lake Park to Elwood: Share Your Thoughts
How would a safer, slower Grand Avenue — with pedestrian and bicyclist improvements and traffic-calming measures like median islands and curb extensions — influence your interest in shopping, dining, and spending time along the corridor?

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George Spies @georgespies.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Happy New Year! Join us for the next Car Free Happy Hour at Cornerstone Berkeley Tuesday, January 7, 5:30pm 2367 Shattuck Ave. Berkeley AC Transit lines F, 18, 6 and Downtown Berkeley BART @walkbikeberk.bsky.social @tvrr.bsky.social @bikeeastbay.bsky.social @walkoakbikeoak.bsky.social

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