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 almost 10 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 over 10 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.