Updates

Weekday Bay Bridge Path Access Returns to Treasure Island

After years of waiting, the weekday bike re-connection between the Bay Bridge East Span pathway and Yerba Buena/Treasure Island is open again! This connection enables the opportunity for a full transbay commute 7 days per week via the bridge pathway from the East Bay to the island, and then taking either the short-hop ferry service or the... MORE 22 May

California Speed Camera Bill AB 645

After a stalled attempt to pass an automated speed camera enforcement bill during last year’s legislative session, another effort is being made this year via Assembly Bill 645 (AB 645). While we support the bill’s intention to reduce crashes and improve equitable enforcement, we have concerns that it may work against these goals. (Image credit... MORE 24 Apr

$24.4M in Federal Funding Awarded for 22 East Bay Traffic Safety Projects

$24.4 Million in federal funding has been awarded to 22 East Bay traffic safety projects, including protected bikeway upgrades in Richmond and Concord, trail crossing upgrades in Antioch, and more. This funding is from a competitive grant program called the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP), which is focused on addressing safety... MORE 17 Mar

Building Bridges in 2023

Connecting Communities Between East Bay Geographies (reprinted from Bike East Bay’s Spring 2023 RideOn newsletter - PDF here) As we celebrated Bike East Bay’s 50th anniversary this past year, there were also some big announcements and transitions. From previous Executive Director Ginger Jui passing the torch and a new shared leadership model... MORE 6 Mar

The Return of Oakland’s Slow Streets

Oakland’s Slow Streets program closed residential streets to through car traffic starting in April 2020, and opened them to all people walking and rolling (see our previous coverage here). Originally planned as a 74 mile network, at its peak the program covered 21 miles across town. This included some well used segments lovingly decorated by... MORE 27 Feb

Bike East Bay welcomes new Co-Executive Director of Mobility Justice

Bike East Bay is excited to announce that we have concluded the search for our new Co-Executive Director of Mobility Justice. In February, we will be welcoming Justin Hu-Nguyen to the team! He will join Co-Executive Director of People and Operations Jill Holloway in leading Bike East Bay. Meet Justin Hu-Nguyen Justin identifies as a second-... MORE 30 Jan

$300 Million in Project Funding for the East Bay

The East Bay won big with $300 Million in recent transportation award announcements from the federal Appropriations Bill, the federal Safe Streets for All program (SS4A), the federal Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP), the state Active Transportation Program (ATP), and regional One Bay Area Grants (OBAG). Below are a few project... MORE 17 Jan

New California Biking and Pedestrian Laws for 2023

As we rang in the new year, some new and welcome vehicle code changes for biking and walking also took effect. These included removing bike registration requirements statewide, requiring that drivers change lanes to pass bike riders, extending ebike access on multi-use trails, decriminalizing safe pedestrian crossing behavior, and more. Here are... MORE 3 Jan

Rain Closures of East Bay Roads and Trails

[Updated March 14, 2023. Check the county public works pages listed below for the latest closure information] Our 2022-23 rain season has already washed out several popular bike routes and trails around the East Bay, with others closed due to flooding, fallen trees, and other hazards. With even more rain on the way this list is likely to grow... MORE 3 Jan

2022 Advocacy Year in Review: Protected Bikeway Approvals

2022 saw more widespread support for high quality, protected bikeways than ever before, with City Council votes of approval for facilities throughout the East Bay. Thank you so much to everyone who spoke up, and for your continued support as we see each of them through to construction. Alameda: Grand Street The design includes a 2-way... MORE 19 Dec

East Bay Holiday Bike Rides for 2022

Bundle up, pack some hot cocoa, and join any of these festive, free holiday bike rides around the East Bay through December 2022! These rides are not hosted by Bike East Bay, so please use the info & registration links provided for more info or questions for the ride organizers. Alameda 11th Annual Holiday Lights Ride in the Island... MORE 1 Dec

From Pop-Up to Permanent: Speak Up for San Leandro Protected Bikeways

San Leandro’s Crosstown Corridors cycletrack projects are going to City Council for approval this Monday, November 21, and we need your help to get them across the finish line!   Update as of 11/22/2022: Thank you to everyone who turned out to comment in support of San Leandro’s protected cycletrack proposals on Bancroft Ave and Williams... MORE 17 Nov