Want to learn about how contracting processes at the city of Oakland affect its ability to deliver on paving projects and other services? Join the conversation Wednesday 6/24. www.oakrapidresponse.org/posts/what-t...

What's your "Third Place?" Let Oaklandside know. oaklandside.org/2025/06/09/y...

When the Mayor, City councilmember, and staff of the congresswoman show up at #EastOaklandFuturesFest, Deep East Oakland feels seen, loved.

Once a year, the East Oakland Futures Fest co-Founders throw a huge block party on 90th, in Deep East Oakland. Come through from 11am to 6pm today.

Tomorrow 6/7/2025 is East Oakland Futures Fest. So many people and partners make this fourth annual block party a joy and a dream! Pull up on 90th Ave, between Birch and Holly from 11 to 6.

Great start to this morning of #BikeToWhereverDay.

We're stoked to have Supervisor Fortunato Bas pedal with us Thursday morning! Supervisor will be joining the 8am start from the Grand Lake Theater. Free breakfast will be waiting for all bicyclists at Oakland City Hall Frank Ogawa Plaza.

We love partnering with @bikeeastbay.bsky.social on the happiest hours of Bike To Wherever Day. This year's on street party is going to be EPIC. And local businesses are joining in on the fun by offering goodies and discounts to people who bike on Thursday.

This coming Thursday, Bike To Wherever Day, 5 city councilmembers, 1 councilmember-elect will ride their bikes with Oaklanders from various locations to City Hall. You should clear your calendar and ride with them. #BTWD #HellaBIKE

Get your bikes ready for Bike To Wherever Day, next Thursday. We get to host group rides with local elected officials + throw a party in the streets. Wobo.org/btwd25

Mary Ann, sharing her bicycling life story, is 76 years strong and still rolling in health and joyfulness.

West Oakland Bike Summit is on now through 4pm. Come through and enjoy free bicycling resources. 1333 8th Street inn the 94607.

Bikes, fix-it station, group ride, bicycling resources - FREE and open to the public this Saturday, May 3 from 11am to 4pm at the West Oakland Bike Summit, just outside of the West Oakland BART Station, at 1333 8th Street in the 94607.

This Sunday April 13, 1pm, Traffic Violence Rapid Response will host a commemorative protest at Grand Avenue site of one of many violent, preventable crashes in the City of Oakland.

Send this short and sweet message now to all City of Oakland Councilmembers, Mayor, and City Administrator: "We voted yes on Measure U to support $290M for repaving and street safety improvements. We demand that they happen, now -- as required by the law passed by 75% of Oakland voters!"

Monday 3/24 11am is the deadline to submit e- comments to support the sale of Measure U bonds for traffic safety and better streets. Meeting is Tuesday 3/25 to make comments in person at the Public Works and Transportation Committee meeting at Oakland City Hall.

Get insights to Oakland District 2 councilmember candidate priorities at tonight's online forum. 6pm start. RSVP here actionnetwork.org/events/oakla...

Word on the Street Newsletter drop! mailchi.mp/wobo/spring-...

We are asking Oakland city council to stop delaying the sale of Measure U bonds that >75% of voters approved. These funds committed safety improvements to roadways in every street slated for paving.

From Streetsblog Cal: "Yesterday, Governor Newsom signed Senator Scott Wiener's Complete Streets bill, S.B. 960. This is a huge victory for proponents of safe and equitable streets, and the result of many years of advocacy. " ...

Bike East Bay's Biketopia 2024 is coming up next Monday! Join your best bike friends for Bike East Bay’s annual member party and fundraiser. Funds raised there power BEB advocacy, education, community organizing, and engagement work throughout the...

Looking for a light bike? Here are some possibilities: https://momentummag.com/lightest-ebikes-on-the-market/

From the City of Oakland: "Creek to Bay Day is only two weeks away! Join our effort to protect and improve Oakland's waterways, creeks, coasts, and natural habitats by registering to volunteer at one of our 37 project sites." https://hubs.la/Q02NK8z10 #OaklandCreekToBay

From Streetsblog SF: "West Oaklanders Celebrate Concrete Results on 8th. West 8th was a speedway on which drivers regularly crashed into one another, into trees, and even into houses. But things are safer now and looking better than...

The Oakland Bicyclist & Pedestrian Advisory Commission (BPAC) is seeking applications for three-year commissioner terms starting January 2025. Applications are due September 12, 2024. For more info and the application, go to:...

From the City Of Oakland, August 2024: The Oakland Department of Transportation has secured $8.7 million in construction funding for LAMMPS Phase 2 and Phase 3 from the State's Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities...

The next East Bay Kidical Mass is this Saturday. RSVP: http://ebkm.org/sep7

From http://Oaklandside.org: "At the intersection of Broadway and 27th Street, more than 40 people gathered Thursday to call for immediate infrastructure changes at the spot where Steve Bloom was killed by a driver in late July."...

From @bikeeastbay: "We will be joining the Traffic Violence Rapid Response team this Thursday, August 22 at 27th & Broadway in Oakland for a commemorative protest for Steve Bloom.Steve was cycling home when he was struck by a driver and killed. #SafetyCannotWait."

"America could slash its largest category of pedestrian deaths with just two simple pieces of lighting infrastructure, a new study finds — but first, cities need to stop blaming walkers for their own deaths and then invest in protecting...

WOBO booth at Pedal Brewfest.

Scenes from early in the day at Pedal Brewfest on Saturday in Snow Park.

Grand Avenue’s safest and most enjoyable roadway design is anything but guaranteed. We need everyone to speak up for safe ways to walk, to bike, take transit, and to drive on Grand Avenue. https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/a-safer-better-grand-avenue-at-lake-merritt

This Saturday! Via @bikeeastbay: "In partnership with Drake’s Brewing Company, we’re excited to present Pedal Brewfest on Saturday, July 20 from 1-5pm in Oakland’s Snow Park, next to Lake Merritt." See https://bikeeastbay.org/events/pedalbrewfest/ for details.

The next East Bay Bike Party ride is Friday 7/12. TEST RIDE #3 THIS SUNDAY, July 7th, MEET 2PM, roll 2:30, from FRANK OGAWA PLAZA. @ebbikeparty

Oakland Critical Mass FTW this Friday.

Oakland's 20 most dangerous intersections, according to Oaklandside. Note the high percentage in East Oakland. https://oaklandside.org/2024/06/18/where-are-oaklands-20-most-dangerous-intersections/

Scenes from the 3rd annual East Oakland Futures Festival this weekend. Looking forward to next year! @eastoaklandfuturesfest

The 3rd annual East Oakland Futures Festival is tomorrow 11-6 on 90th St btw Birch and Holly. Don't miss out! https://www.eastoaklandfuturesfest.org/

From our friends at @BikeEastBay: Tickets are LIVE for Pedal Brewfest 2024. Formerly Session Fest, our classic summer event has a new name, the same awesome partnership with @drakesbeer , and even more great beer! Get your tix now at the link in our bio:...

"The difference in what’s known as the High-Injury Network map can be seen at a glance: by 2021, the danger of getting seriously hurt or killed in a car crash had moved from central and West Oakland to East...

From @eastoaklandfuturesfest: "Slide thru SATURDAY, JUNE 8!! Join us for our annual Afrofuturistic block party, dedicated to imagining & creating a thriving East Oakland. FREE tickets for ALL ages and people, East Oakland residents especially!" https://www.eastoaklandfuturesfest.org/

Tomorrow! RSVP here: https://events.com/r/en_US/registration/inaugural-picnic-at-oakland-parks-pop-june-2024---walk-oakland-bike-oakland-oakland-june-936563

From @eastoaklandfuturesfest: "CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS! Wanna help this year’s festival run smoothly? We’re calling ALL who love to support the community AND have fun! Come out to help us make our vision possible." To sign up:...

Picnic in Oakland Parks (POP) with us! Join us Saturday, June 1 at Bushrod park from noon to 4 pm for a picnic. It's a free community event and we'll have picnic blankets, donuts, coffee and drinks to share! RSVP at...

Coming up: the East Oakland Futures Festival on June 8, a block party with an Afrofuturistic theme showcasing the best in East Oakland’s food, arts, tech, and culture. #eastoaklandfuturesfest https://www.instagram.com/eastoaklandfuturesfest/

With this year’s Bike To Work Day behind us, next up is WOBO’s inaugural Picnic In Oakland Parks event on June 1. Please join in the fun! https://wobo.org/pop2024/

Attendees at this year's Bike To Work Day Old Oakland Happy Hour had a great time. Hope to see you there next year!

Hard-working WOBO board members representing at BTWD 2024’s Old Oakland Happy Hour yesterday. They’re among those planning the first in our upcoming series of Picnic In Oakland Parks events on June 1 in Bushrod Park - stay tuned for details.