BART reorganizes police coverage as recommended by post-Grant shooting review

Article by Susan Mernit.
Last updated at Thu, 16 Feb at 2:31am.

Investigations into BART police after the Oscar Grant and Oakland airport connector debacles called for all of BART to become more transparent and equitable. 

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Do you know about plans for a bike route along 53rd Street in North Oakland?
Blog entry by Susan Mernit.
Last updated at Wed, 20 Oct at 5:27am.

Tomorrow, Oct. 21, is the monthly city of Oakland Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, Monthly Meeting - from  5:30 to 7:30 p.m at Oakland City Hall, Hearing Room 4, Second Floor.

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We Are Traffic: Learn to drive a bicycle at Traffic Skills 101 classes
Article by Laura McCamy.
Last updated at Sat, 3 Apr at 3:54am.

What road rules apply to cyclists? Why is a flashing light more visible than a steady one? How do you know whether a bicycle is the right size for you?

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Better Oakland biking: New routes, signs, maps

Article by Laura McCamy.
Last updated at Fri, 26 Feb at 9:02am.

It can be challenging or downright scary to travel Oakland by bike, but the city’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Program has several major upgrades in the works.

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Cyclists organize for new bike paths from Oakland, over Bay Bridge
Article by Laura McCamy.
Last updated at Mon, 25 Jan at 12:31pm.

Imagine a Bay Bridge that’s a destination – 4.5 miles of gorgeous bay vistas enjoyed by cyclists and walkers, linking East Bay and San Francisco communities.  Imagine a 20-minute commute over the water. 

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