Oakland Ghost Bikes
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A sign and decorations were added to Jerome LaDay's ghost bike. Read more about Jerome: oaklandtrafficviolence.org/ghost_bikes/...
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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...
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...
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...
www.oakrapidresponse.org
January 31, 2026 at 2:37 AM
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...
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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"Alex was one of us, could’ve been any of us, so as we mourn, all of us can come together in unity to remember Alex for what he was."
Join us for a memorial ride, 10am Saturday at Rockridge BART.
There will be donations requested for local Bay Area ICE defense networks & for Minneapolis orgs.
Join us for a memorial ride, 10am Saturday at Rockridge BART.
There will be donations requested for local Bay Area ICE defense networks & for Minneapolis orgs.
January 29, 2026 at 1:00 AM
"Alex was one of us, could’ve been any of us, so as we mourn, all of us can come together in unity to remember Alex for what he was."
Join us for a memorial ride, 10am Saturday at Rockridge BART.
There will be donations requested for local Bay Area ICE defense networks & for Minneapolis orgs.
Join us for a memorial ride, 10am Saturday at Rockridge BART.
There will be donations requested for local Bay Area ICE defense networks & for Minneapolis orgs.
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🚨Action Alert🚨
Berkeley Council is considering repaving Hopkins without bike and transit improvements! Tell them to make Hopkins safe for all:
actionnetwork.org/letters/5f6e...
Berkeley Council is considering repaving Hopkins without bike and transit improvements! Tell them to make Hopkins safe for all:
actionnetwork.org/letters/5f6e...
Save bike and transit improvements on Hopkins Street!
In a stunning reversal of an earlier 8-1 council vote, the Berkeley City Council is proposing to move forward on Hopkins Street repaving without any bike or transit infrastructure improvements. There...
actionnetwork.org
January 23, 2026 at 11:30 PM
🚨Action Alert🚨
Berkeley Council is considering repaving Hopkins without bike and transit improvements! Tell them to make Hopkins safe for all:
actionnetwork.org/letters/5f6e...
Berkeley Council is considering repaving Hopkins without bike and transit improvements! Tell them to make Hopkins safe for all:
actionnetwork.org/letters/5f6e...
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23-year old man riding bicycle killed by 79-year old driver in rear-end collision last night, on "notorious" dark Oxnard roadway: bikinginla.com/2026/01/22/2...
23-year old man riding bicycle killed by 79-year old driver last night, on "notorious" Oxnard roadway - BikinginLA
A 79-year old Oxnard driver somehow killed a man riding a bicycle directly ahead of her, on a dark roadway "notorious" for crashes.
bikinginla.com
January 23, 2026 at 6:13 AM
23-year old man riding bicycle killed by 79-year old driver in rear-end collision last night, on "notorious" dark Oxnard roadway: bikinginla.com/2026/01/22/2...
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Turns out car-free Tahoe is easier than you might think (once you get there)! I've added Tahoe Basin trailheads to the Hiking by Transit map:
hikingbytransit.com/hikes/tahoe/
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hikingbytransit.com/hikes/tahoe/
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January 22, 2026 at 10:56 PM
Turns out car-free Tahoe is easier than you might think (once you get there)! I've added Tahoe Basin trailheads to the Hiking by Transit map:
hikingbytransit.com/hikes/tahoe/
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hikingbytransit.com/hikes/tahoe/
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9th Street in Old Oakland is open to people today, closed to cars.
There’s no good reason this can’t be permanent along with bringing back car free Washington, the street perpendicular to 9th.
There’s minimal car traffic here and opening streets to people would help small businesses tremendously.
There’s no good reason this can’t be permanent along with bringing back car free Washington, the street perpendicular to 9th.
There’s minimal car traffic here and opening streets to people would help small businesses tremendously.
January 21, 2026 at 4:42 PM
9th Street in Old Oakland is open to people today, closed to cars.
There’s no good reason this can’t be permanent along with bringing back car free Washington, the street perpendicular to 9th.
There’s minimal car traffic here and opening streets to people would help small businesses tremendously.
There’s no good reason this can’t be permanent along with bringing back car free Washington, the street perpendicular to 9th.
There’s minimal car traffic here and opening streets to people would help small businesses tremendously.
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Bike Adeline? Walk it? Catch the bus?
We’re making changes and we want your input.
🛠️ Learn what’s coming at the Adeline Quick Build virtual meeting:
🗓️ Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
We’re making changes and we want your input.
🛠️ Learn what’s coming at the Adeline Quick Build virtual meeting:
🗓️ Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adeline Quick Build Community Meeting | City of Berkeley
Join the online community meeting where City staff will share information about the upcoming Adeline Quick Build Project, which will extend safety improvements southward from Ashby Ave to the Oakland border. This pilot project will use temporary materials to test improvements such as bus boarding islands, pedestrian refuge islands, new/upgraded bike lanes, and fewer traffic lanes.
berkeleyca.gov
January 18, 2026 at 8:33 PM
Bike Adeline? Walk it? Catch the bus?
We’re making changes and we want your input.
🛠️ Learn what’s coming at the Adeline Quick Build virtual meeting:
🗓️ Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
We’re making changes and we want your input.
🛠️ Learn what’s coming at the Adeline Quick Build virtual meeting:
🗓️ Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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The East Bay Parks have released the 2026 Trails Challenge guidebook, so it's time for another guidebook addendum showing all the ways to get to their suggested trails car-free!
Such a missed opportunity from the district to promote sustainable recreation!
hikingbytransit.com/2026/01/12/2...
Such a missed opportunity from the district to promote sustainable recreation!
hikingbytransit.com/2026/01/12/2...
Doing the 2026 East Bay Parks Trails Challenge car-free - Hiking by Transit
Trailheads that are convenient to get to by bus, train, or ferry in the San Francisco Bay Area
hikingbytransit.com
January 13, 2026 at 2:59 AM
The East Bay Parks have released the 2026 Trails Challenge guidebook, so it's time for another guidebook addendum showing all the ways to get to their suggested trails car-free!
Such a missed opportunity from the district to promote sustainable recreation!
hikingbytransit.com/2026/01/12/2...
Such a missed opportunity from the district to promote sustainable recreation!
hikingbytransit.com/2026/01/12/2...
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did some research after seeing a spot honoring her in the book shop and happily, this is actually a memorial to the victim, Gloria San Miguel.
Still brutal, but proof that ghost bikes are never just sad reminders–they're a testament to community and people who care.
www.fox19.com/2024/02/22/n...
Still brutal, but proof that ghost bikes are never just sad reminders–they're a testament to community and people who care.
www.fox19.com/2024/02/22/n...
December 26, 2025 at 5:38 PM
did some research after seeing a spot honoring her in the book shop and happily, this is actually a memorial to the victim, Gloria San Miguel.
Still brutal, but proof that ghost bikes are never just sad reminders–they're a testament to community and people who care.
www.fox19.com/2024/02/22/n...
Still brutal, but proof that ghost bikes are never just sad reminders–they're a testament to community and people who care.
www.fox19.com/2024/02/22/n...
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A new bus-only lane was criticized for years for a design that encouraged illegal speeding. But simple interventions, including bollards, have drastically reduced fatalities.
International Boulevard’s makeover ended pedestrian deaths this year
A new bus-only lane was criticized for years for a design that encouraged illegal speeding. But simple interventions, including bollards, have drastically reduced fatalities.
oaklandside.org
December 22, 2025 at 9:05 PM
A new bus-only lane was criticized for years for a design that encouraged illegal speeding. But simple interventions, including bollards, have drastically reduced fatalities.
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My annual roundup of new East Bay separated bikeways via @bikeeastbay.bsky.social is live, w photos & details for a record 35 facilities across 10 cities.
BikeEastBay.org/2025protectedbikeways/
BikeEastBay.org/2025protectedbikeways/
December 22, 2025 at 9:23 PM
My annual roundup of new East Bay separated bikeways via @bikeeastbay.bsky.social is live, w photos & details for a record 35 facilities across 10 cities.
BikeEastBay.org/2025protectedbikeways/
BikeEastBay.org/2025protectedbikeways/
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For those who haven't been on the boulevard in thew last year, the data alone tells us that there has been a positive transformation: pedestrian deaths fell from 7 in 2023 to 0 so far this year. Yep, zero. More yet to do!
@tvrr.bsky.social
www.oakrapidresponse.org/posts/intern...
@tvrr.bsky.social
www.oakrapidresponse.org/posts/intern...
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...
www.oakrapidresponse.org
December 18, 2025 at 7:02 PM
For those who haven't been on the boulevard in thew last year, the data alone tells us that there has been a positive transformation: pedestrian deaths fell from 7 in 2023 to 0 so far this year. Yep, zero. More yet to do!
@tvrr.bsky.social
www.oakrapidresponse.org/posts/intern...
@tvrr.bsky.social
www.oakrapidresponse.org/posts/intern...
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In 2017 Robert Bennett was killed by a driver, while crossing 23rd St at Harrison in Oakland. Following appeals by @walkoakbikeoak.bsky.social & @bikeeastbay.bsky.social the recently formed Oakland DOT installed their very first Rapid Response safety project w/in months:
wobo.org/2017/06/wobo...
wobo.org/2017/06/wobo...
December 18, 2025 at 6:01 AM
In 2017 Robert Bennett was killed by a driver, while crossing 23rd St at Harrison in Oakland. Following appeals by @walkoakbikeoak.bsky.social & @bikeeastbay.bsky.social the recently formed Oakland DOT installed their very first Rapid Response safety project w/in months:
wobo.org/2017/06/wobo...
wobo.org/2017/06/wobo...
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Jonathan Hale was arrested by LAPD today for painting a crosswalk, even as the city of Los Angeles funnels more money to LAPD and does gymnastics to avoid implementing HLA.
@mayor.lacity.gov, Jonny has made repeated attempts to meet with your office and has been iced out. Angelenos deserve better.
@mayor.lacity.gov, Jonny has made repeated attempts to meet with your office and has been iced out. Angelenos deserve better.
December 8, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Jonathan Hale was arrested by LAPD today for painting a crosswalk, even as the city of Los Angeles funnels more money to LAPD and does gymnastics to avoid implementing HLA.
@mayor.lacity.gov, Jonny has made repeated attempts to meet with your office and has been iced out. Angelenos deserve better.
@mayor.lacity.gov, Jonny has made repeated attempts to meet with your office and has been iced out. Angelenos deserve better.
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There should be a law that whenever a vehicle hits a pedestrian or bicyclist, the street should be reduced to two lanes, narrowed to 20 feet, and have speed bumps installed so that the maximum realistic speed one can drive on it is 15 mph.
Husband, father of 3 killed by motorist while biking to work in L.A.
Husband, father of 3 killed by motorist while biking to work in L.A.
A family is reeling and demanding justice after a 59-year-old husband and father of three was struck and killed while riding his bike to work last month. The deadly crash played out on Nov. …
ktla.com
December 8, 2025 at 5:16 AM
There should be a law that whenever a vehicle hits a pedestrian or bicyclist, the street should be reduced to two lanes, narrowed to 20 feet, and have speed bumps installed so that the maximum realistic speed one can drive on it is 15 mph.
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Thank you Oakland City Council for voting unanimously to approve the construction contract for the Lake Merritt Blvd / Lakeside Dr protected bikeways & bus lanes project (yellow line on the map below), starting in 2026!
www.oaklandca.gov/Government/O...
www.oaklandca.gov/Government/O...
December 3, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Thank you Oakland City Council for voting unanimously to approve the construction contract for the Lake Merritt Blvd / Lakeside Dr protected bikeways & bus lanes project (yellow line on the map below), starting in 2026!
www.oaklandca.gov/Government/O...
www.oaklandca.gov/Government/O...
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During the 27th St project development period Steve Bloom was killed by a driver, while biking at Broadway & 27th St. More recently this month, a senior cyclist biking with their groceries was also hit and injured by a driver at the same location. Delays = more risk.
oaklandside.org/2024/08/01/o...
oaklandside.org/2024/08/01/o...
November 25, 2025 at 6:41 PM
During the 27th St project development period Steve Bloom was killed by a driver, while biking at Broadway & 27th St. More recently this month, a senior cyclist biking with their groceries was also hit and injured by a driver at the same location. Delays = more risk.
oaklandside.org/2024/08/01/o...
oaklandside.org/2024/08/01/o...
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A ghost bike memorial that honoured a Winnipeg couple killed in a collision involving an alleged impaired driver has gone missing, leaving their loved ones distraught and police investigating.
‘Feels very disrespectful’: Kenaston ghost bike memorial for couple vanishes
A ghost bike memorial that honoured a Winnipeg couple killed in a collision involving an alleged impaired driver has gone missing, leaving their loved ones distraught and police investigating.
www.winnipegfreepress.com
November 21, 2025 at 10:13 PM
A ghost bike memorial that honoured a Winnipeg couple killed in a collision involving an alleged impaired driver has gone missing, leaving their loved ones distraught and police investigating.
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Ghost bike... But for pedestrians.
Halifax needs like 20 pairs and/or bikes this year, so far.
Halifax needs like 20 pairs and/or bikes this year, so far.
November 10, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Ghost bike... But for pedestrians.
Halifax needs like 20 pairs and/or bikes this year, so far.
Halifax needs like 20 pairs and/or bikes this year, so far.
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Thank you to all the volunteers from @bikejc.bsky.social for today’s memorial and freshening up the bike ghost memorials around town. We lost a child to traffic violence this year, and nothing was done about it and nothing has changed since. #WDoR2025
November 17, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Thank you to all the volunteers from @bikejc.bsky.social for today’s memorial and freshening up the bike ghost memorials around town. We lost a child to traffic violence this year, and nothing was done about it and nothing has changed since. #WDoR2025
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If cars were any other consumer product, they would have built in speed limits to ensure safe operation. I can’t accidentally set my thermostat to 500F and burn down my house. So why can cars drive 75mph on city streets?
November 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM
If cars were any other consumer product, they would have built in speed limits to ensure safe operation. I can’t accidentally set my thermostat to 500F and burn down my house. So why can cars drive 75mph on city streets?
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Close Telegraph to cars immediately!
Berkeley voted years ago to close it by rebuilding the street, but it can be closed to cars immediately with plastic posts and signs
Safety can't wait any longer
Berkeley voted years ago to close it by rebuilding the street, but it can be closed to cars immediately with plastic posts and signs
Safety can't wait any longer
BREAKING: A cyclist died Saturday after a crash on Telegraph Avenue near UC Berkeley, authorities report.
Cyclist dead after Telegraph Avenue crash in Berkeley
Berkeley police have now taped off the block for an investigation and called in the Fatal Accident Investigation Team.
www.berkeleyscanner.com
November 16, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Close Telegraph to cars immediately!
Berkeley voted years ago to close it by rebuilding the street, but it can be closed to cars immediately with plastic posts and signs
Safety can't wait any longer
Berkeley voted years ago to close it by rebuilding the street, but it can be closed to cars immediately with plastic posts and signs
Safety can't wait any longer
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A man riding his bike was just killed in the heart of the Berkeley student district on Telegraph Ave at Haste. This one hits really close to home, not only because it’s my neighborhood but because we as students have been demanding the removal of cars from Telegraph for years.
Rest in peace.
Rest in peace.
November 16, 2025 at 12:23 AM
A man riding his bike was just killed in the heart of the Berkeley student district on Telegraph Ave at Haste. This one hits really close to home, not only because it’s my neighborhood but because we as students have been demanding the removal of cars from Telegraph for years.
Rest in peace.
Rest in peace.
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Some very bad news as a woman was killed on Friday by a hit-run driver, as she was walking across E 18th St at Marie in Antioch, and a man was killed while biking southbound against traffic on Telegraph at Haste in Berkeley.
November 16, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Some very bad news as a woman was killed on Friday by a hit-run driver, as she was walking across E 18th St at Marie in Antioch, and a man was killed while biking southbound against traffic on Telegraph at Haste in Berkeley.
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Piedmont Avenue is booming, on a beautiful fall evening. People are out and enjoying themselves. It desperately needs the city of #Oakland to widen the sidewalks and give it a road diet.
November 9, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Piedmont Avenue is booming, on a beautiful fall evening. People are out and enjoying themselves. It desperately needs the city of #Oakland to widen the sidewalks and give it a road diet.