The Oakland city crew recently removed rubber speed bumps in the San Antonio neighborhood, installed by residents to curb sideshow activities, causing community outrage. Residents, like Michael Andemeskel, expressed anger over the decision, which they believe increases danger in their community, especially with theft and reckless driving. Advocates argued these speed bumps had led to months without incidents. Despite calls for accountability, the Oakland Department of Transportation justified their actions for safety issues concerning the speed bump placements, but residents feel ignored and express concerns over broader municipal issues like potholes and public safety.
Every night, without fail, stolen cars screamed through the neighborhood, frightening our children, robbing us of sleep, and polluting the air with toxic smoke.
The city ignored these issues for several years. So, we did something about it. For the past eight months, our neighborhood was free of sideshows.
They removed the speed bumps without warning, explanation, or recourse. Five OakDOT employees and three truckers were involved in the removal.
The city is going broke, and this is how OakDOT spends our tax dollars? Is this the most pressing thing they have to do?
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