"Look what we've seen so far. We have motor coaches loading. We have delivery trucks coming through. We had a fire truck a minute ago. We have everything coming through here. We have walkers. We have people using walkers. We have cyclists. And this is a very important area, and we're going to continue to focus on safety in Chinatown."
"The project included repaving 10th Street between Madison and Webster Streets. The goal is to improve safety that can support those who walk and bike around the area, especially those going to and from Lincoln Elementary School. Some of the improvements include curb extensions, pedestrian safety islands, plus an island-protected loading zone in front of Lincoln Elementary for pick-up and drop-off."
Oakland's Department of Transportation finished construction on 10th Street in Chinatown as part of the Safe Routes to School program. The project, initially assessed through a walk audit in 2017, addressed high crash statistics in the area. Improvements include repaving between Madison and Webster Streets, curb extensions, pedestrian safety islands, an island-protected loading zone for school pick-up and drop-off, an extended westbound bikeway, and the city's first angled parking protected bike lane. These enhancements support safer conditions for pedestrians, cyclists, and various vehicles including emergency services. This represents one of five similar projects citywide with a combined cost of approximately $4 million.
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