Bike Walk Alameda
@bikewalkalameda.bsky.social
Advocating to make our island city a safe and enjoyable place to bike and walk
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🗞️Our October newsletter is out!
- Election Season is Here!
- Bike Share is Coming: Where Should Docking Stations Go?
- Happy Trails, Maria!
- SB 1167 Signed Into Law
- Shareables
- Events and Classes
tinyurl.com/47kuy6xv
- Election Season is Here!
- Bike Share is Coming: Where Should Docking Stations Go?
- Happy Trails, Maria!
- SB 1167 Signed Into Law
- Shareables
- Events and Classes
tinyurl.com/47kuy6xv
Bike Walk Alameda Newsletter
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October 7, 2026 at 6:41 PM
🗞️Our October newsletter is out!
- Election Season is Here!
- Bike Share is Coming: Where Should Docking Stations Go?
- Happy Trails, Maria!
- SB 1167 Signed Into Law
- Shareables
- Events and Classes
tinyurl.com/47kuy6xv
- Election Season is Here!
- Bike Share is Coming: Where Should Docking Stations Go?
- Happy Trails, Maria!
- SB 1167 Signed Into Law
- Shareables
- Events and Classes
tinyurl.com/47kuy6xv
Ever wish you could know in advance when something’s happening on a particular transportation project in Alameda — and stay in the loop as it moves along?
Good news: you can! 🙌
Visit www.alamedaca.gov/Subscribe and get email updates on anything there that interests you.
Good news: you can! 🙌
Visit www.alamedaca.gov/Subscribe and get email updates on anything there that interests you.
Subscribe
Subscribe to the City's email listserves and stay connected with what's happening in Alameda
www.alamedaca.gov
October 5, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Ever wish you could know in advance when something’s happening on a particular transportation project in Alameda — and stay in the loop as it moves along?
Good news: you can! 🙌
Visit www.alamedaca.gov/Subscribe and get email updates on anything there that interests you.
Good news: you can! 🙌
Visit www.alamedaca.gov/Subscribe and get email updates on anything there that interests you.
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"But the handicapped need cars!"
No, what they need are options in mobility. The tech exists to enable their freedom of independent mobility, but almost always what is lacking is the enabling infrastructure. Bike lanes and quality sidewalks serve everyone.
No, what they need are options in mobility. The tech exists to enable their freedom of independent mobility, but almost always what is lacking is the enabling infrastructure. Bike lanes and quality sidewalks serve everyone.
October 5, 2026 at 2:41 PM
"But the handicapped need cars!"
No, what they need are options in mobility. The tech exists to enable their freedom of independent mobility, but almost always what is lacking is the enabling infrastructure. Bike lanes and quality sidewalks serve everyone.
No, what they need are options in mobility. The tech exists to enable their freedom of independent mobility, but almost always what is lacking is the enabling infrastructure. Bike lanes and quality sidewalks serve everyone.
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Good news: Governor Newsom signed SB 1167!
Authored by Senator Catherine Blakespear and co-sponsored by CalBike, the new law draws a clear line between legal e-bikes and high-powered electric devices too often marketed as e-bikes.
Authored by Senator Catherine Blakespear and co-sponsored by CalBike, the new law draws a clear line between legal e-bikes and high-powered electric devices too often marketed as e-bikes.
September 30, 2026 at 4:38 PM
Good news: Governor Newsom signed SB 1167!
Authored by Senator Catherine Blakespear and co-sponsored by CalBike, the new law draws a clear line between legal e-bikes and high-powered electric devices too often marketed as e-bikes.
Authored by Senator Catherine Blakespear and co-sponsored by CalBike, the new law draws a clear line between legal e-bikes and high-powered electric devices too often marketed as e-bikes.
🚧 Detour Alert! The Clement Avenue/Tilden Way Project is now in Stage 5B, closing the Cross Alameda Trail and detouring users to the south of the zone to cross on the east side of the Miller-Sweeney Bridge. Details here:
www.alamedaca.gov/Departments/...
www.alamedaca.gov/Departments/...
September 30, 2026 at 7:12 PM
🚧 Detour Alert! The Clement Avenue/Tilden Way Project is now in Stage 5B, closing the Cross Alameda Trail and detouring users to the south of the zone to cross on the east side of the Miller-Sweeney Bridge. Details here:
www.alamedaca.gov/Departments/...
www.alamedaca.gov/Departments/...
Our latest blog post features questions and Alameda candidates' responses to both Bike Walk Alameda's 2026 City Council Candidate Questionnaire and the 2026 Sustainable Transportation Questionnaire. With ballots arriving soon, now is a great time to study up!
bikewalkalameda.org/2026/09/29/g...
bikewalkalameda.org/2026/09/29/g...
Getting to Know Our 2026 City Council Candidates
Our Questions, Their Answers This election, Alameda voters have three candidates running for Mayor and six candidates competing for two open City Council seats. Mayor: Tony Daysog: tonydaysog.com T…
bikewalkalameda.org
September 30, 2026 at 5:42 PM
Our latest blog post features questions and Alameda candidates' responses to both Bike Walk Alameda's 2026 City Council Candidate Questionnaire and the 2026 Sustainable Transportation Questionnaire. With ballots arriving soon, now is a great time to study up!
bikewalkalameda.org/2026/09/29/g...
bikewalkalameda.org/2026/09/29/g...
Hope to see you tomorrow for the Central Avenue Improvement Project Ribbon Cutting! 🎉
📅 Monday, September 28, 10am
📍Encinal High, near the jet
If you want to ride with us to the event, meet us on the steps at City Hall. We’ll depart at 9:30am.
📅 Monday, September 28, 10am
📍Encinal High, near the jet
If you want to ride with us to the event, meet us on the steps at City Hall. We’ll depart at 9:30am.
September 27, 2026 at 8:50 PM
Hope to see you tomorrow for the Central Avenue Improvement Project Ribbon Cutting! 🎉
📅 Monday, September 28, 10am
📍Encinal High, near the jet
If you want to ride with us to the event, meet us on the steps at City Hall. We’ll depart at 9:30am.
📅 Monday, September 28, 10am
📍Encinal High, near the jet
If you want to ride with us to the event, meet us on the steps at City Hall. We’ll depart at 9:30am.
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Over 250 Bay Area candidates responded to our questionnaire about transit, safe streets, and bike/pedestrian infrastructure.
Check it out before you cast your ballot in the November election!
Check it out before you cast your ballot in the November election!
Bay Area Transportation Candidate Questionnaire 2026 November General — Seamless Bay Area
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September 25, 2026 at 4:47 PM
Over 250 Bay Area candidates responded to our questionnaire about transit, safe streets, and bike/pedestrian infrastructure.
Check it out before you cast your ballot in the November election!
Check it out before you cast your ballot in the November election!
Free e-bike safety workshop through Bike East Bay in Alameda on Thursday, 10/8:
www.alamedaca.gov/Shortcut-Con...
www.alamedaca.gov/Shortcut-Con...
E-Bike Safety Workshop (1 hour)
Learn e-bike basics, safety essentials, battery care, and local regulations in this hands-on workshop. Ride smarter and safer!
www.alamedaca.gov
September 25, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Free e-bike safety workshop through Bike East Bay in Alameda on Thursday, 10/8:
www.alamedaca.gov/Shortcut-Con...
www.alamedaca.gov/Shortcut-Con...
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SPUR’s new report details how catastrophic it will be for Bay Area transit riders if the public transit funding Measure RTM fails.
But drivers will feel it too, w an estimated doubling of Bay Bridge crossing times and more than 3X longer through the Caldecott Tunnel.
www.spur.org/sites/defaul...
But drivers will feel it too, w an estimated doubling of Bay Bridge crossing times and more than 3X longer through the Caldecott Tunnel.
www.spur.org/sites/defaul...
September 22, 2026 at 2:33 PM
SPUR’s new report details how catastrophic it will be for Bay Area transit riders if the public transit funding Measure RTM fails.
But drivers will feel it too, w an estimated doubling of Bay Bridge crossing times and more than 3X longer through the Caldecott Tunnel.
www.spur.org/sites/defaul...
But drivers will feel it too, w an estimated doubling of Bay Bridge crossing times and more than 3X longer through the Caldecott Tunnel.
www.spur.org/sites/defaul...
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Hey folks, with everyone going back to school and a ton of new e-bikes going around, I wanted to re-share the Bike Streets app.
It's a curated bike navigation app built around the network of streets that people actually ride on. It's free to use!
Check it out and let me know what you think!
It's a curated bike navigation app built around the network of streets that people actually ride on. It's free to use!
Check it out and let me know what you think!
Hey East Bay bike riders, I wanted to share something I've been helping with
The Android/iOS app "Bike Streets" is a navigation app that is built around a network curated by people who actually ride. This means the directions it gives won't throw you onto a terrifying 4-lane road, like Google Maps
The Android/iOS app "Bike Streets" is a navigation app that is built around a network curated by people who actually ride. This means the directions it gives won't throw you onto a terrifying 4-lane road, like Google Maps
September 22, 2026 at 6:36 PM
Hey folks, with everyone going back to school and a ton of new e-bikes going around, I wanted to re-share the Bike Streets app.
It's a curated bike navigation app built around the network of streets that people actually ride on. It's free to use!
Check it out and let me know what you think!
It's a curated bike navigation app built around the network of streets that people actually ride on. It's free to use!
Check it out and let me know what you think!
The Central Avenue Ribbon Cutting is next Monday at 10am! 🎈🎊 🍾 Join us there, or even better, join Bike Walk Alameda for the ride to the event! We'll meet at City Hall steps at 9:30. Details here:
www.alamedaca.gov/Shortcut-Con...
www.alamedaca.gov/Shortcut-Con...
Central Ave Safety Project Ribbon Cutting Event
Celebrate completion of the Central Ave Safety Project
www.alamedaca.gov
September 22, 2026 at 12:11 AM
The Central Avenue Ribbon Cutting is next Monday at 10am! 🎈🎊 🍾 Join us there, or even better, join Bike Walk Alameda for the ride to the event! We'll meet at City Hall steps at 9:30. Details here:
www.alamedaca.gov/Shortcut-Con...
www.alamedaca.gov/Shortcut-Con...
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Join me and @walkoakbikeoak.bsky.social for a special screening (with popcorn!) of The Street Project documentary this Sunday, September 20th, at The New Parkway theater in Oakland.
Info and tickets at wobo.org/event/film-s...
Info and tickets at wobo.org/event/film-s...
September 15, 2026 at 8:51 PM
Join me and @walkoakbikeoak.bsky.social for a special screening (with popcorn!) of The Street Project documentary this Sunday, September 20th, at The New Parkway theater in Oakland.
Info and tickets at wobo.org/event/film-s...
Info and tickets at wobo.org/event/film-s...
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The explosion of e-bikes, e-trikes and e-scooters is truly revolutionary...The joy and freedom of biking is intoxicating for everyone who has had the opportunity to try out life on two or three wheels with a little e-boost.
Op-Ed | E-bikes mean freedom for low-vision cyclists like me: don’t take that away | amNewYork
So did a lot of other people who, like me, don’t have valid driver’s licenses. In July, the state’s new e-bike law went into effect. Among other regulations
www.amny.com
September 17, 2026 at 9:15 PM
The explosion of e-bikes, e-trikes and e-scooters is truly revolutionary...The joy and freedom of biking is intoxicating for everyone who has had the opportunity to try out life on two or three wheels with a little e-boost.
Join us tomorrow (Wednesday, 9/16) at Biketopia to celebrate our Cross Alameda Trail winning a prestigious award! Details about the party and tickets at bikeeastbay.org/biketopia/ — hope to see you there!
Biketopia - Bike East Bay
It's almost time for Biketopia, our annual member party and fundraiser. Join us for our excellent silent auction, music, and bites.
bikeeastbay.org
September 15, 2026 at 11:40 PM
Join us tomorrow (Wednesday, 9/16) at Biketopia to celebrate our Cross Alameda Trail winning a prestigious award! Details about the party and tickets at bikeeastbay.org/biketopia/ — hope to see you there!
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Who wants a sticker? Come find me at Bike East Bay’s annual Biketopia event in Oakland this upcoming Wednesday:
BikeEastBay.org/Biketopia
BikeEastBay.org/Biketopia
September 12, 2026 at 7:05 PM
Who wants a sticker? Come find me at Bike East Bay’s annual Biketopia event in Oakland this upcoming Wednesday:
BikeEastBay.org/Biketopia
BikeEastBay.org/Biketopia
The campaign kick-off for the Alameda Infrastructure Bond (Measure L) is tomorrow, Sunday, 9/13 at 9AM at Krusi Park. No experience needed -- join us!
www.saferresilientalameda.org
www.saferresilientalameda.org
Home | Vote Yes on L
Vote Yes on L for a Safer, Resilient Alameda
www.saferresilientalameda.org
September 12, 2026 at 10:34 PM
The campaign kick-off for the Alameda Infrastructure Bond (Measure L) is tomorrow, Sunday, 9/13 at 9AM at Krusi Park. No experience needed -- join us!
www.saferresilientalameda.org
www.saferresilientalameda.org
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It’s necessary for folks to self-educate on these issues to orient & inform their advocacy.
Bike East Bay offers free periodic trainings as part of the Green Mobility Ambassadors program (a few slides below).
Notification list sign-up for future sessions is at BikeEastBay.org/GMA
Bike East Bay offers free periodic trainings as part of the Green Mobility Ambassadors program (a few slides below).
Notification list sign-up for future sessions is at BikeEastBay.org/GMA
September 7, 2026 at 3:29 PM
It’s necessary for folks to self-educate on these issues to orient & inform their advocacy.
Bike East Bay offers free periodic trainings as part of the Green Mobility Ambassadors program (a few slides below).
Notification list sign-up for future sessions is at BikeEastBay.org/GMA
Bike East Bay offers free periodic trainings as part of the Green Mobility Ambassadors program (a few slides below).
Notification list sign-up for future sessions is at BikeEastBay.org/GMA
🗞️Our September newsletter is out!
- Cross Alameda Trail Wins Biketopia Award!
- The Errant Comma
- Help Get the Infrastructure Bond Passed!
- Central Avenue Ribbon Cutting
- Week Without Driving
- Shareables
- Events and Classes
tinyurl.com/3ymhykdc
- Cross Alameda Trail Wins Biketopia Award!
- The Errant Comma
- Help Get the Infrastructure Bond Passed!
- Central Avenue Ribbon Cutting
- Week Without Driving
- Shareables
- Events and Classes
tinyurl.com/3ymhykdc
Bike Walk Alameda Newsletter
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September 7, 2026 at 6:40 PM
🗞️Our September newsletter is out!
- Cross Alameda Trail Wins Biketopia Award!
- The Errant Comma
- Help Get the Infrastructure Bond Passed!
- Central Avenue Ribbon Cutting
- Week Without Driving
- Shareables
- Events and Classes
tinyurl.com/3ymhykdc
- Cross Alameda Trail Wins Biketopia Award!
- The Errant Comma
- Help Get the Infrastructure Bond Passed!
- Central Avenue Ribbon Cutting
- Week Without Driving
- Shareables
- Events and Classes
tinyurl.com/3ymhykdc
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Want a fun way to get involved in transit advocacy in the Bay Area? This month there are over 80 events for #TransitMonth2026 Check them out here www.ca.transitmonth.org/bay-area
Bay Area — California Transit Month
www.ca.transitmonth.org
September 7, 2026 at 2:46 AM
Want a fun way to get involved in transit advocacy in the Bay Area? This month there are over 80 events for #TransitMonth2026 Check them out here www.ca.transitmonth.org/bay-area
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I won't claim that riding a bike fixes everything, but moving your body, getting some fresh air, and being face to face with nature on a simple commute can do so much for your physical and mental health. You don't always have to leave the car at home, but give it a try sometime if you can.
September 3, 2026 at 11:47 AM
I won't claim that riding a bike fixes everything, but moving your body, getting some fresh air, and being face to face with nature on a simple commute can do so much for your physical and mental health. You don't always have to leave the car at home, but give it a try sometime if you can.
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Pollution levels in London after 10 years of advancing sustainable transport.
September 3, 2026 at 10:37 AM
Pollution levels in London after 10 years of advancing sustainable transport.
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Amplifying the call to action from our friends at @bikeleague.org --- send an email to your elected officials today telling them to vote NO on any transportation reauthorization bill that would cut federal funding for bike lanes and other bike safety projects.
ACTION ALERT 🚨
Right now, the Senate is considering adding language to the transportation reauthorization bill to restrict bike lanes. Tell Congress: funding for bike safety projects MUST continue!
Take action: action.bikeleague.org/page/101946/...
Right now, the Senate is considering adding language to the transportation reauthorization bill to restrict bike lanes. Tell Congress: funding for bike safety projects MUST continue!
Take action: action.bikeleague.org/page/101946/...
August 31, 2026 at 9:39 PM
Amplifying the call to action from our friends at @bikeleague.org --- send an email to your elected officials today telling them to vote NO on any transportation reauthorization bill that would cut federal funding for bike lanes and other bike safety projects.
🚲🏆 BIG NEWS! The Cross Alameda Trail has been named Biketopia’s 2026 Best Bike Project! Woot, woot! 🎉
Come celebrate with us at Biketopia on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 6-8:30pm at Preservation Park in Oakland.
Details and tickets here: bikeeastbay.org/biketopia
Come celebrate with us at Biketopia on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 6-8:30pm at Preservation Park in Oakland.
Details and tickets here: bikeeastbay.org/biketopia
August 31, 2026 at 7:20 PM
🚲🏆 BIG NEWS! The Cross Alameda Trail has been named Biketopia’s 2026 Best Bike Project! Woot, woot! 🎉
Come celebrate with us at Biketopia on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 6-8:30pm at Preservation Park in Oakland.
Details and tickets here: bikeeastbay.org/biketopia
Come celebrate with us at Biketopia on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 6-8:30pm at Preservation Park in Oakland.
Details and tickets here: bikeeastbay.org/biketopia
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The one genuinely helpful California e-bike bill this session (out of the 8 introduced) has thankfully been passed by the legislature and is now going to the Governor for his signature or veto.
Some good news for your Friday: SB 1167 has cleared the California Legislature and is headed to Governor Newsom’s desk.
Thank you to our co-sponsors PeopleForBikes, Streets For All, and Streets Are For Everyone for helping move it across the finish line.
Thank you to our co-sponsors PeopleForBikes, Streets For All, and Streets Are For Everyone for helping move it across the finish line.
August 28, 2026 at 10:55 PM
The one genuinely helpful California e-bike bill this session (out of the 8 introduced) has thankfully been passed by the legislature and is now going to the Governor for his signature or veto.