Which Oakland streets are dangerous by design?
Article by Ruth Miller.
Last updated at Wed, 25 May at 2:21pm.

According to a report released by Transportation for America - T4A - this week, Oakland continues to see disproportionate people of color and seniors killed in traffic accidents.

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Walk Safe: Oakland's pedestrian dangers
Article by Ruth Miller.
Last updated at Mon, 25 Apr at 10:57pm.

San Francisco's Pedestrian Safety Task Force held its first meeting in March. Inspired by feedback from Oakland's town hall meetings, Oakland's new Pedestrian Access and Safety Task Force meet for the first time this Wednesday. 

Why the sudden interest in the safety of walking?

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East Oakland residents vow to 'Take Back High Street' at community meeting
Article by Roger Porter.
Last updated at Sat, 18 Sep at 8:44pm.

The Take Back High Street organizers hit the ground running at its inaugural meeting at the Brookdale Recreational Center on High Street Thursday night.

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MacArthur Boulevard between Seminary Avenue and High Street: Community plans street improvements
Article by Alan Lopez.
Last updated at Mon, 16 Aug at 7:56am.

More than 40 residents attended a meeting last week to see two preliminary design concepts for a long-term road improvement project that would increase the safety on MacArthur Boulevard between Seminary Avenue and High Street.

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August' 13 East Bay Bike Party: Superheroes!

Article by Meg Bertoni.
Last updated at Fri, 13 Aug at 7:03am.

August’s East Bay Bike Party begins at the Lake Merritt BART station (Ninth and Oak streets) at 8 p.m. this Friday, Aug. 13, and features a “Superheroes” theme. Riders and volunteers will be gathering beginning at 7:30 p.m., in costume and ready to ride.

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Proposed Pedestrian Path around Mills College to Be Discussed at Public Meeting Wednesday, July 28
Article by Alan Lopez.
Last updated at Tue, 27 Jul at 6:58am.

The number of vehicle lanes on MacArthur Boulevard between High Street and Seminary Avenue in East Oakland may be reduced as part of a plan to boost safety there.

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Community United Against Violence hosts SAFETYFEST in East Bay
Blog entry by Irene Nexica.
Last updated at Wed, 7 Apr at 7:23am.

Local queer community invites all for alternatives to fear and violence

Festival Kickoff April 8 at the Bench and Bar

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CUAV's "safetyfest 2010" launches in Oakland with performances, music and prizes
Blog entry by Irene Nexica.
Last updated at Wed, 24 Mar at 12:24pm.

Community United Against Violence, a SF-based social justice nonprofit that works towards ending violence against the LGBTQQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning) communities has enlisted the help of local queer and transgender people-of-color performance group

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