They make navigating downtown confusing, mainly, I think, because the streets aren't symetrical and numbered, the way streets in Manhattan are. But I think one-ways are a better solution for bicycles and pedestrians. In fact, I would use one-ways to create bike-and-pedestrian-only streets in order to stop the conflict btwn cars and bikes. Bike folks and the city seem to think Oakland's growth can be handled with bike lanes. I doubt it, esp. since, as our new residents age, they're going to need cars more and more.
Mike Bradley over 8 years ago on Change the title of this web page to "Speak Up Oakland"
And add a search feature to the page. The filter is good, but a search is needed, as well.
Mike Bradley almost 9 years ago on Restore two-way traffic to all of our streets
They make navigating downtown confusing, mainly, I think, because the streets aren't symetrical and numbered, the way streets in Manhattan are. But I think one-ways are a better solution for bicycles and pedestrians. In fact, I would use one-ways to create bike-and-pedestrian-only streets in order to stop the conflict btwn cars and bikes. Bike folks and the city seem to think Oakland's growth can be handled with bike lanes. I doubt it, esp. since, as our new residents age, they're going to need cars more and more.