Do you ride the Dumbarton Bridge bus to work? Attend public hearing April 11 to consider increasing service
Article by Oakland Local edi....
Last updated at Mon, 9 Apr at 12:13am.

The AC Transit Board of Directors will hold a public hearing this Wednesday, April 11, to consider a proposal that would nearly double the amount of service across the Dumbarton Bridge. The hearing will be at 5 p.m. in the Board of Directors Chambers at AC Transit’s General Offices, 1600 Franklin St. in Oakland.

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Yellow, 'Clean Air Vehicle' stickers expire this Friday

Article by Ruth Miller.
Last updated at Thu, 30 Jun at 10:50am.

Do you drive a Toyota Prius, Honda Civic or Honda Insight? Are you one of the 85,000 Californian's with a yellow "clean air" sticker that allows you to use carpool lanes?

Enjoy your ride TODAY - these stickers expire July 1.

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Bike to Work Day 2010 Rolls Through Oakland
Article by Laura McCamy.
Last updated at Sat, 15 May at 1:50am.

May 13 dawned cool and overcast. But the sun shone from the smiles of the enthusiastic greeters at energizer stations set up for the Bay Area’s 16th annual Bike to Work Day. Cyclists received cheers, goodie bags and snacks to encourage them on their ride.

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With 'Bike to Work' Coming Thursday, OL Talks to New 'Bicycle Commuter of the Year'
Article by Laura McCamy.
Last updated at Thu, 13 May at 4:28pm.

“It’s nice to not be in a box.  To feel like we’re people and not machines.” 

T.D. Fisher, Oakland resident and Alameda County Bicycle Commuter of the Year for 2010, bubbles over with enthusiasm for cycling. “I feel happier.  I feel like more is possible.  I feel physically stronger.”

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