“Don’t play in the street.” 

Most of us heard this from our parents during childhood. But why do we perceive the street as a dangerous place, rather than a community commons where we meet our neighbors, share stories and play with friends?

Modeled on the Ciclovia - which started in Bogotá, Colombia, and has since spread to cities around the globe - this WalkOaklandBikeOakland sponsored event is the first in the East Bay.