Mayor Sheng Thao announced the groundbreaking of the 14th Street Safety Project in Oakland, aiming to improve safety and create an inviting atmosphere in Downtown Oakland with protected and sidewalk-level bike lanes. Advocacy group BikeEastBay highlighted the project's significance as a model for quality infrastructure and community reconnection, particularly around urban freeways like the 980.
The future of Powell Street at Union Square is about to get even brighter. The team that designed our incredible Tunnel Tops Park and the High Line is now taking on Powell Street. This is the gateway to Union Square and we are investing in making it shine. https://t.co/5SRGXJLRT9 https://t.co/INylDeBUS3
A wonderful achievement! Hoboken's street safety improvements have been simple but effective: —High-visibility crosswalks —Curb bulbouts —Lowered speed limits —Reduction in street widths —Creation of bikeways —Integration of pedestrian-focused improvements with repavings https://t.co/mZlgLLgWdE https://t.co/G2FSYu7BHK
I get really excited about these things... Oakland broke ground on a street safety project, transforming 14th Street through the heart of Downtown to improve safety and create a more inviting atmosphere. » Protected bike lanes (roadway level) » Sidewalk-level bike lanes and… https://t.co/VaKqUXhB4u
Last week we broke ground on @WaterfrontSEA’s new pedestrian improvement project in Pioneer Square! This project will improve safety and accessibility by creating seamless connections between this historic neighborhood and our new world-class Waterfront Park. https://t.co/kJuzQZvhdj
This 14th Street safety project will run through Downtown Oakland & past City Hall. It will serve as an example of the type of high quality infrastructure that all Oaklanders deserve, & of how we can start reconnecting communities bisected by urban freeways like 980. https://t.co/aGVPo6qJf0
Today we are delivering on our promise to Oaklanders for safer, calmer streets at our groundbreaking of the 14th Street Safety Project. The transformation of 14th Street through the heart of Downtown Oakland will not only improve safety but also create an inviting atmosphere to… https://t.co/7vks5zCcHN