Jean Walsh
@therealjeanwalsh.bsky.social
AC Transit Director, Ward 2 (Berkeley, Emeryville, parts of Oakland, CA) Car free since 2004.
Reposted by Jean Walsh
Earlier this year, the director of CalTrans presented this chart to members of the state Senate’s Transportation Committee, showing a dramatic rise in deaths on California's roads.
No lawmakers asked about the chart. Or what CalTrans was doing about it.
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No lawmakers asked about the chart. Or what CalTrans was doing about it.
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December 11, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Earlier this year, the director of CalTrans presented this chart to members of the state Senate’s Transportation Committee, showing a dramatic rise in deaths on California's roads.
No lawmakers asked about the chart. Or what CalTrans was doing about it.
1/9
No lawmakers asked about the chart. Or what CalTrans was doing about it.
1/9
IMMEDIATELY sent this to AC Transit’s General Manager for investigation and action.
Caught on Video: AC Transit Operator Appears to Assault Cyclist - sf.streetsblog.org/2025/12/09/c...
Caught on Video: AC Transit Operator Appears to Assault Cyclist - Streetsblog San Francisco
Bus driver uses bike lane on Foothill to queue jump slow-moving traffic, tailgates and honks at a cyclist in the bike lane, then nearly runs him over
sf.streetsblog.org
December 11, 2025 at 4:29 PM
IMMEDIATELY sent this to AC Transit’s General Manager for investigation and action.
Reposted by Jean Walsh
Next up is a ride up 40th Street on the 57. And, for the first time in at least five years, my transfer from AC Transit to AC Transit is free!
@therealjeanwalsh.bsky.social was instrumental in getting this free transfer policy approved by AC Transit's board years ago - thank you!
@therealjeanwalsh.bsky.social was instrumental in getting this free transfer policy approved by AC Transit's board years ago - thank you!
December 11, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Next up is a ride up 40th Street on the 57. And, for the first time in at least five years, my transfer from AC Transit to AC Transit is free!
@therealjeanwalsh.bsky.social was instrumental in getting this free transfer policy approved by AC Transit's board years ago - thank you!
@therealjeanwalsh.bsky.social was instrumental in getting this free transfer policy approved by AC Transit's board years ago - thank you!
I was just on the phone for 30 MINUTES trying to get a refund for the lousy “excursion fare” I paid on BART.
DO BETTER CLIPPER.
DO BETTER CLIPPER.
December 8, 2025 at 10:56 PM
I was just on the phone for 30 MINUTES trying to get a refund for the lousy “excursion fare” I paid on BART.
DO BETTER CLIPPER.
DO BETTER CLIPPER.
Why hello new little bike lane on San Pablo 😍
December 8, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Why hello new little bike lane on San Pablo 😍
Join us for a holiday East Bay Car Free Happy Hour at:
Cornerstone Berkeley
Wednesday, December 17, 5:30pm
2367 Shattuck Ave
AC Transit lines F, 18, 51B, 6, 7, 36, Downtown Berkeley BART
Spread the word! Bring a friend! Wear your transit finery!
Cornerstone Berkeley
Wednesday, December 17, 5:30pm
2367 Shattuck Ave
AC Transit lines F, 18, 51B, 6, 7, 36, Downtown Berkeley BART
Spread the word! Bring a friend! Wear your transit finery!
December 7, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Join us for a holiday East Bay Car Free Happy Hour at:
Cornerstone Berkeley
Wednesday, December 17, 5:30pm
2367 Shattuck Ave
AC Transit lines F, 18, 51B, 6, 7, 36, Downtown Berkeley BART
Spread the word! Bring a friend! Wear your transit finery!
Cornerstone Berkeley
Wednesday, December 17, 5:30pm
2367 Shattuck Ave
AC Transit lines F, 18, 51B, 6, 7, 36, Downtown Berkeley BART
Spread the word! Bring a friend! Wear your transit finery!
Reposted by Jean Walsh
“Between 2010 and 2022, structural fires in Berkeley injured an average of 2 people per year, while between just 2017 and 2022, traffic accidents injured or killed an average of 694 people annually.”
New post: a week of hectic back and forth with fire officials and city council over Berkeley street festivals brings out into the open a conflict in city halls across USA. Fire depts opposition to traffic calming and safety measures. Is there a solution?
darrellowens.substack.com/p/the-fire-d...
darrellowens.substack.com/p/the-fire-d...
The Fire Department vs. Traffic Safety Advocates
Street safety advocates are butting heads with fire officials. Swift fire response does not have to come at the cost of lives on the roadway.
darrellowens.substack.com
November 30, 2025 at 8:31 PM
“Between 2010 and 2022, structural fires in Berkeley injured an average of 2 people per year, while between just 2017 and 2022, traffic accidents injured or killed an average of 694 people annually.”
Reposted by Jean Walsh
New study finds that "vehicles with large driver-side blind zones are much more likely to strike crossing pedestrians while turning left."
Which vehicles have big driver-side blind zones? Those with thick A-pillars, bulky side mirrors, and tall hoods—i.e., big SUVs and trucks.
Which vehicles have big driver-side blind zones? Those with thick A-pillars, bulky side mirrors, and tall hoods—i.e., big SUVs and trucks.
Vehicles with big blind zones spell danger to pedestrians during left turns
A large driver-side blind zone raises the risk of striking a pedestrian during a left turn by 70%, a new IIHS study shows.
www.iihs.org
November 20, 2025 at 12:29 PM
New study finds that "vehicles with large driver-side blind zones are much more likely to strike crossing pedestrians while turning left."
Which vehicles have big driver-side blind zones? Those with thick A-pillars, bulky side mirrors, and tall hoods—i.e., big SUVs and trucks.
Which vehicles have big driver-side blind zones? Those with thick A-pillars, bulky side mirrors, and tall hoods—i.e., big SUVs and trucks.
East Bay Car Free happy hour is tonight starting at 5pm at Arthur Mac’s! Come on out!
4006 MLK Jr. Way, Oakland
AC Transit lines 18, 88, 57, 6
MacArthur BART
4006 MLK Jr. Way, Oakland
AC Transit lines 18, 88, 57, 6
MacArthur BART
November 13, 2025 at 7:37 PM
East Bay Car Free happy hour is tonight starting at 5pm at Arthur Mac’s! Come on out!
4006 MLK Jr. Way, Oakland
AC Transit lines 18, 88, 57, 6
MacArthur BART
4006 MLK Jr. Way, Oakland
AC Transit lines 18, 88, 57, 6
MacArthur BART
The Airtrain announcement says you can now use a “contactless bank card” to pay. Aka credit or debit card?
November 8, 2025 at 11:33 PM
The Airtrain announcement says you can now use a “contactless bank card” to pay. Aka credit or debit card?
I want to take transit to the Long Beach airport. It’s a hard sell when it takes literally more than twice the amount of time vs by car.
November 8, 2025 at 8:00 PM
I want to take transit to the Long Beach airport. It’s a hard sell when it takes literally more than twice the amount of time vs by car.
The next car free happy hour will be held at:
Arthur Mac’s Tap & Snack
Thursday, November 13, 5:30pm
4006 MLK Jr. Way, Oakland
- AC Transit lines 18, 88, 57, 6
- MacArthur BART
Spread the word! Bring a friend! All are welcome!
Arthur Mac’s Tap & Snack
Thursday, November 13, 5:30pm
4006 MLK Jr. Way, Oakland
- AC Transit lines 18, 88, 57, 6
- MacArthur BART
Spread the word! Bring a friend! All are welcome!
November 6, 2025 at 3:52 PM
The next car free happy hour will be held at:
Arthur Mac’s Tap & Snack
Thursday, November 13, 5:30pm
4006 MLK Jr. Way, Oakland
- AC Transit lines 18, 88, 57, 6
- MacArthur BART
Spread the word! Bring a friend! All are welcome!
Arthur Mac’s Tap & Snack
Thursday, November 13, 5:30pm
4006 MLK Jr. Way, Oakland
- AC Transit lines 18, 88, 57, 6
- MacArthur BART
Spread the word! Bring a friend! All are welcome!
HE RIDES THE BUS
November 5, 2025 at 5:56 PM
HE RIDES THE BUS
Happy Halloween 🎃
November 1, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Happy Halloween 🎃
Congrats on a great year for housing! Thanks to our housing and transit champions! @jessearreguin.bsky.social @victorfloresbart.bsky.social
@cecilialunaparra.bsky.social
@cayimby.bsky.social
@cecilialunaparra.bsky.social
@cayimby.bsky.social
October 31, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Congrats on a great year for housing! Thanks to our housing and transit champions! @jessearreguin.bsky.social @victorfloresbart.bsky.social
@cecilialunaparra.bsky.social
@cayimby.bsky.social
@cecilialunaparra.bsky.social
@cayimby.bsky.social
Reposted by Jean Walsh
At a ribbon cutting today, BART marked the completion of a transformation of North Berkeley Station that will make it easier for more people to walk and bike to the station and set the stage for the future TOD at the station, which will bring hundreds of affordable homes to the community.
October 27, 2025 at 10:58 PM
At a ribbon cutting today, BART marked the completion of a transformation of North Berkeley Station that will make it easier for more people to walk and bike to the station and set the stage for the future TOD at the station, which will bring hundreds of affordable homes to the community.
Life After Cars book tour! #thewaroncars
@georgespies.bsky.social @thewaroncars.bsky.social @scottwiener.bsky.social @bluejekyll.bsky.social
@georgespies.bsky.social @thewaroncars.bsky.social @scottwiener.bsky.social @bluejekyll.bsky.social
October 26, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Life After Cars book tour! #thewaroncars
@georgespies.bsky.social @thewaroncars.bsky.social @scottwiener.bsky.social @bluejekyll.bsky.social
@georgespies.bsky.social @thewaroncars.bsky.social @scottwiener.bsky.social @bluejekyll.bsky.social
AC Transit really upped their game for the No Kings rallies. Large crowds are always a challenge for AC Transit but the communication this time around was much better. Detour information was even on Google maps! Did anyone have experiences trying to take the bus during the protest in the East Bay?
October 19, 2025 at 2:46 PM
AC Transit really upped their game for the No Kings rallies. Large crowds are always a challenge for AC Transit but the communication this time around was much better. Detour information was even on Google maps! Did anyone have experiences trying to take the bus during the protest in the East Bay?
Reposted by Jean Walsh
The East Bay Young Democrats salutes our Aquamarine Blue tier sponsors for our Annual Gala, which is this Saturday, October 18th, from 6-9 PM at Fluid510 in Oakland. We are grateful for their generous support at the $100 level!
October 17, 2025 at 6:53 AM
The East Bay Young Democrats salutes our Aquamarine Blue tier sponsors for our Annual Gala, which is this Saturday, October 18th, from 6-9 PM at Fluid510 in Oakland. We are grateful for their generous support at the $100 level!
Did you miss car free happy hour? Yes
Will there be another car free happy hour next month? Also yes.
Will there be another car free happy hour next month? Also yes.
October 16, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Did you miss car free happy hour? Yes
Will there be another car free happy hour next month? Also yes.
Will there be another car free happy hour next month? Also yes.
Reposted by Jean Walsh
If you’re coming to Car Free Happy Hour tonight (5:30 at Los Moles), there’s a lot of recent transportation and housing improvements you’ll want to check out around El Cerrito del Norte BART.
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October 15, 2025 at 3:56 PM
If you’re coming to Car Free Happy Hour tonight (5:30 at Los Moles), there’s a lot of recent transportation and housing improvements you’ll want to check out around El Cerrito del Norte BART.
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Reposted by Jean Walsh
Ok, since many people are obviously not reading the article, here's a pertinent figure from it showing the top actions to reduce emissions.
October 13, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Ok, since many people are obviously not reading the article, here's a pertinent figure from it showing the top actions to reduce emissions.
Went to Home Depot today 😊
October 13, 2025 at 6:26 AM
Went to Home Depot today 😊