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Walk Oakland Bike Oakland @walkoakbikeoak.bsky.social · 10d

It's happening today, 10 to 4 at Preservation Park. EVOAK is hosting a community visioning event to imagine an alternative to freeway 980 in #Oakland.

From the event web page, From Freeway to Future — Honoring the Past, Designing the Future
Join us on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at Preservation Park, Oakland for the 980 Block Party, a landmark community event to acknowledge harm, celebrate resilience, and imagine a more equitable future for West Oakland.

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Walk Oakland Bike Oakland @walkoakbikeoak.bsky.social · Jun 20

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 the heck is "Contracting Reform"?

“Contracting reform” may not be on your radar right now, but if you want more safe streets, we need your attention for a few. It's not so complicated! Oakland has rules for awarding contracts for pav...

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Walk Oakland Bike Oakland @walkoakbikeoak.bsky.social · Jun 11

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

Oaklandside Asks: What’s your ‘third place’?

There has been much lamenting over the loss or lack of third places, but we know there are still Oakland spots out there.

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Walk Oakland Bike Oakland @walkoakbikeoak.bsky.social · Jun 8

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

Mayor Barbara Lee with two festival attendees

Kids riding their Scraper Bikes and playing with bubble machine

Castlemont program showcasing Pathway program projects

Kids in outdoor clinching wall at the festival

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Walk Oakland Bike Oakland @walkoakbikeoak.bsky.social · Jun 7

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.

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Walk Oakland Bike Oakland @walkoakbikeoak.bsky.social · Jun 6

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.

Event announcement, East Oakland Futures Fest on 6/7/2025. Live performances, DJ, activities, on 90th Avenue from 11am tob6pm

Activities list, 11am Yoga with Lady Namastizzle, 11-2:45 free community portraits, 12-2pm Princess Tiana, 2-3 Prescott Joseph Circus, all day face painting, Rock climbing wall, chair massages

Headline performers Stoni and The Loove Moore Show

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Walk Oakland Bike Oakland @walkoakbikeoak.bsky.social · May 15

Glorious morning group rides and festivities with Oakland elected officials #hellabike

Oakland City Hall as the backdrop for bicyclists

Councilmembers Unger, Kaplan, Fife, Wang, ACTransit Director Walsh, and County Supervisor Fortunato Bas speaking to bicyclists in front of city hall

Bicycling as a group to Oakland City Hall

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Walk Oakland Bike Oakland @walkoakbikeoak.bsky.social · May 15

Great start to this morning of #BikeToWhereverDay.

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Walk Oakland Bike Oakland @walkoakbikeoak.bsky.social · May 13

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.

Nikki Fortunato Bas, Supervisor @sup-nikkifbas.bsky.social · May 13

🚲 This Thursday, May 15 is #BikeToWhereverDay! Join me and @walkoakbikeoak.bsky.social at Grand Lake Theater at 8 AM for a ride to Oakland City Hall and celebrate the No Pollute Commute!

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Walk Oakland Bike Oakland @walkoakbikeoak.bsky.social · May 13

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.

Bike East Bay @bikeeastbay.bsky.social · May 12

Wanna be around bikey and transit-loving people this week? Our Bike Happy Hour is happening in Old Oakland from 4-7pm on Thursday.

Come for Drake's Beer, a drag show, free tote bags, and good vibes. Stay for a live DJ, great discounts, & retro games!

Details at: bikeeastbay.org/event/oaklan...

Oakland Bike Happy Hour - Bike East Bay

Celebrate Bike to Wherever Day in the streets of beautiful Old Oakland. Come together for Drake’s Beer, a pedal-powered DJ set by Rock the Bike, and conversation with local bike […]

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Walk Oakland Bike Oakland @walkoakbikeoak.bsky.social · May 11

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

Listing of group bike rides from 6 locations to Oakland City Hall Thursday morning, Bike To Wherever Day.

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Walk Oakland Bike Oakland @walkoakbikeoak.bsky.social · May 6

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

Bike to Wherever Day save the dates announcing pedal pools and happy hour celebration on May 15 in Oakland, CA

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Walk Oakland Bike Oakland @walkoakbikeoak.bsky.social · May 3

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

Mary Ann speaking at the Summit with her bike and "Speed Kills" sign.

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Walk Oakland Bike Oakland @walkoakbikeoak.bsky.social · May 3

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

Oakland Bike Library tent posted at the Bike Summit.

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Walk Oakland Bike Oakland @walkoakbikeoak.bsky.social · May 1

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.

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Walk Oakland Bike Oakland @walkoakbikeoak.bsky.social · Apr 11

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.

George Spies @georgespies.bsky.social · Apr 10

1PM, Sunday. Come out to honor those lost, and to demand better. @tvrr.bsky.social @walkoakbikeoak.bsky.social @bikeeastbay.bsky.social

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Reminder! Action on Grand Avenue - April 13th

We commemorate the loss of Michael Burawoy, and demand a safer Grand Avenue

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Walk Oakland Bike Oakland @walkoakbikeoak.bsky.social · Mar 24

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!"

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Walk Oakland Bike Oakland @walkoakbikeoak.bsky.social · Mar 24

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.

George Spies @georgespies.bsky.social · Mar 23

Oaklanders! Thanks to those who have called and emailed. But if you haven't, now's your chance! Also, show up at a couple of upcoming meetings! @tvrr.bsky.social @walkoakbikeoak.bsky.social @bikeeastbay.bsky.social

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REMINDER! Call and Write for Traffic Safety!

The City needs to hear: We voted for $290M in better streets, and we need those investments made. Now!

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Walk Oakland Bike Oakland @walkoakbikeoak.bsky.social · Mar 13

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

Walk Oakland Bike Oakland @walkoakbikeoak.bsky.social · Mar 4

Word on the Street Newsletter drop!

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Walk Oakland Bike Oakland @walkoakbikeoak.bsky.social · Feb 11

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.

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Walk Oakland Bike Oakland @walkoakbikeoak.bsky.social · Feb 11

Hand to Hand on San Pablo Ave

Walk Oakland Bike Oakland @walkoakbikeoak.bsky.social · Dec 9

https://cal.streetsblog.org/2024/09/27/governor-newsom-signs-complete-streets-bill

Governor Newsom Signs Complete Streets Bill - Streetsblog...

Finally! State law will require Caltrans to plan and buil...

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Walk Oakland Bike Oakland @walkoakbikeoak.bsky.social · Dec 9

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. " ...

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Walk Oakland Bike Oakland @walkoakbikeoak.bsky.social · Dec 9

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https://bikeeastbay.org/event/biketopia-2024/

Events for December 2024 – Bike East Bay

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