Traffic Violence Rapid Response
@tvrr.bsky.social
Traffic deaths are preventable and we will prevent them
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Oakland, Bay Area
https://oakrapidresponse.org/
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Oakland, Bay Area
https://oakrapidresponse.org/
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In 2024 Oakland implemented a 4 car lane to 1 car lane road diet on 13th St in Downtown using only paint. It’s not perfect but this relatively cheap change has helped a lot w speeding.
The perpendicular Webster corridor is the same width & needs a similar update ASAP.
The perpendicular Webster corridor is the same width & needs a similar update ASAP.
January 31, 2026 at 3:55 AM
In 2024 Oakland implemented a 4 car lane to 1 car lane road diet on 13th St in Downtown using only paint. It’s not perfect but this relatively cheap change has helped a lot w speeding.
The perpendicular Webster corridor is the same width & needs a similar update ASAP.
The perpendicular Webster corridor is the same width & needs a similar update ASAP.
We call on @cityofoakland.bsky.social's elected leaders like D2 @charleneforoakland.bsky.social, OPD, OFD, and OakDOT to treat our city's traffic safety crisis as a public safety crisis and accelerate efforts to make our streets safe for everyone to use at all times of the day
January 31, 2026 at 2:37 AM
We call on @cityofoakland.bsky.social's elected leaders like D2 @charleneforoakland.bsky.social, OPD, OFD, and OakDOT to treat our city's traffic safety crisis as a public safety crisis and accelerate efforts to make our streets safe for everyone to use at all times of the day
Protected intersections like 14th St, diagonal parking like 13th St, and corner bulb-outs like 12th St could have slowed the driver to a safe speed
But most importantly OakDOT must add the required 20ft of daylighting immediately before anyone else is killed here!
www.oaklandca.gov/Public-Safet...
But most importantly OakDOT must add the required 20ft of daylighting immediately before anyone else is killed here!
www.oaklandca.gov/Public-Safet...
January 31, 2026 at 2:37 AM
Protected intersections like 14th St, diagonal parking like 13th St, and corner bulb-outs like 12th St could have slowed the driver to a safe speed
But most importantly OakDOT must add the required 20ft of daylighting immediately before anyone else is killed here!
www.oaklandca.gov/Public-Safet...
But most importantly OakDOT must add the required 20ft of daylighting immediately before anyone else is killed here!
www.oaklandca.gov/Public-Safet...
Half of Chinatown's streets are on the High Injury Network, including Webster. It is just a matter of time before someone is killed
Drivers use these wide multi-land roads to speed, and a painted bike lane is not sufficient protection from cars traveling this fast
www.oaklandca.gov/Government/O...
Drivers use these wide multi-land roads to speed, and a painted bike lane is not sufficient protection from cars traveling this fast
www.oaklandca.gov/Government/O...
January 31, 2026 at 2:37 AM
Half of Chinatown's streets are on the High Injury Network, including Webster. It is just a matter of time before someone is killed
Drivers use these wide multi-land roads to speed, and a painted bike lane is not sufficient protection from cars traveling this fast
www.oaklandca.gov/Government/O...
Drivers use these wide multi-land roads to speed, and a painted bike lane is not sufficient protection from cars traveling this fast
www.oaklandca.gov/Government/O...
We spoke to workers at Tay Ho who told us witnesses rushed into their restaurant that day to borrow towels to help the cyclist until the ambulance arrived
He was 1 of the 23 people who were needlessly killed on the streets of Oakland in 2025
These injuries and deaths are preventable
He was 1 of the 23 people who were needlessly killed on the streets of Oakland in 2025
These injuries and deaths are preventable
January 31, 2026 at 2:37 AM
We spoke to workers at Tay Ho who told us witnesses rushed into their restaurant that day to borrow towels to help the cyclist until the ambulance arrived
He was 1 of the 23 people who were needlessly killed on the streets of Oakland in 2025
These injuries and deaths are preventable
He was 1 of the 23 people who were needlessly killed on the streets of Oakland in 2025
These injuries and deaths are preventable
Last December a driver hit and injured a 65 year old man while he was biking in Chinatown
We just learned he passed away from his injuries
Our hearts go out to our neighbor whose life was cut short and we extend our sympathies to his family and friends
www.oakrapidresponse.org/posts/fatali...
We just learned he passed away from his injuries
Our hearts go out to our neighbor whose life was cut short and we extend our sympathies to his family and friends
www.oakrapidresponse.org/posts/fatali...
A Driver Fatally Injured A Cyclist in Chinatown last December
In the afternoon of December 27th, 2025 at 5:08pm a driver hit and severely injured a 65 year old man while he was biking in the bike lane on Webster St crossing 12th St. We just learned he passed awa...
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January 31, 2026 at 2:37 AM
Last December a driver hit and injured a 65 year old man while he was biking in Chinatown
We just learned he passed away from his injuries
Our hearts go out to our neighbor whose life was cut short and we extend our sympathies to his family and friends
www.oakrapidresponse.org/posts/fatali...
We just learned he passed away from his injuries
Our hearts go out to our neighbor whose life was cut short and we extend our sympathies to his family and friends
www.oakrapidresponse.org/posts/fatali...
Tonight we are asking AC Transit to take incidents like these more seriously.
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Have you been close-passed by an AC Transit bus while on your bike?
Share your story at the AC Transit Board meeting tonight, Jan 14, 5PM.
Scan the QR code for zoom link actransit.zoom.us/j/98487175063
Share your story at the AC Transit Board meeting tonight, Jan 14, 5PM.
Scan the QR code for zoom link actransit.zoom.us/j/98487175063
January 14, 2026 at 7:20 PM
Tonight we are asking AC Transit to take incidents like these more seriously.
bsky.app/profile/tvrr...
bsky.app/profile/tvrr...
Have you been close-passed by an AC Transit bus while on your bike?
Share your story at the AC Transit Board meeting tonight, Jan 14, 5PM.
Scan the QR code for zoom link actransit.zoom.us/j/98487175063
Share your story at the AC Transit Board meeting tonight, Jan 14, 5PM.
Scan the QR code for zoom link actransit.zoom.us/j/98487175063
January 14, 2026 at 7:17 PM
Have you been close-passed by an AC Transit bus while on your bike?
Share your story at the AC Transit Board meeting tonight, Jan 14, 5PM.
Scan the QR code for zoom link actransit.zoom.us/j/98487175063
Share your story at the AC Transit Board meeting tonight, Jan 14, 5PM.
Scan the QR code for zoom link actransit.zoom.us/j/98487175063
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The mayor says something really important about something that's bugged me for a long time: that we force grieving families to relive their trauma over and over again as they lobby elected officials asking them to do the right thing. I am so glad to hear him say those days are over.
"I'm so sorry that we could not have done this earlier...to have saved the loved ones in your life. But I thank you fopr the work that you have done...to ensure that this pain not be felt by others who call this same city home." — Mayor Mamdani at McGuinness Blvd. presser youtube.com/shorts/uwAYI...
Mayor Mamdani commits to ending traffic violence across NYC on third day in office #safestreets
YouTube video by Streetsblog NYC
youtube.com
January 3, 2026 at 9:13 PM
The mayor says something really important about something that's bugged me for a long time: that we force grieving families to relive their trauma over and over again as they lobby elected officials asking them to do the right thing. I am so glad to hear him say those days are over.
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Thanks El Cerrito/Richmond Annex Walk & Roll for holding a powerful vigil yesterday for Donna Revecho, who was killed while crossing San Pablo Ave.
It was inspiring to join dozens to stand up for safe streets.
We need to hold Caltrans accountable to make San Pablo safer & prevent more tragedies!
It was inspiring to join dozens to stand up for safe streets.
We need to hold Caltrans accountable to make San Pablo safer & prevent more tragedies!
December 23, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Thanks El Cerrito/Richmond Annex Walk & Roll for holding a powerful vigil yesterday for Donna Revecho, who was killed while crossing San Pablo Ave.
It was inspiring to join dozens to stand up for safe streets.
We need to hold Caltrans accountable to make San Pablo safer & prevent more tragedies!
It was inspiring to join dozens to stand up for safe streets.
We need to hold Caltrans accountable to make San Pablo safer & prevent more tragedies!
The plastic posts and speed cushions installed on International Blvd successfully reduced pedestrian deaths to zero by discouraging speeding in the bus-only lanes
This intervention saved many of our neighbors lives this year and will continue to save lives into the future
Now make it permanent
This intervention saved many of our neighbors lives this year and will continue to save lives into the future
Now make it permanent
A new bus-only lane was criticized for years for a design that encouraged illegal speeding. But simple interventions, including bollards, have drastically reduced fatalities.
International Boulevard’s makeover ended pedestrian deaths this year
A new bus-only lane was criticized for years for a design that encouraged illegal speeding. But simple interventions, including bollards, have drastically reduced fatalities.
oaklandside.org
December 22, 2025 at 10:05 PM
The plastic posts and speed cushions installed on International Blvd successfully reduced pedestrian deaths to zero by discouraging speeding in the bus-only lanes
This intervention saved many of our neighbors lives this year and will continue to save lives into the future
Now make it permanent
This intervention saved many of our neighbors lives this year and will continue to save lives into the future
Now make it permanent
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If pedestrian deaths can be eliminated on the previously deadly International Boulevard, we should be able to eliminate them on every other street.
We just need the will to do it, especially from policymakers and Caltrans.
Thanks @tvrr.bsky.social for tireless advocacy to achieve this huge win!
We just need the will to do it, especially from policymakers and Caltrans.
Thanks @tvrr.bsky.social for tireless advocacy to achieve this huge win!
For those who haven't been on the boulevard in thew last year, the data alone tells us that there has been a positive transformation: pedestrian deaths fell from 7 in 2023 to 0 so far this year. Yep, zero. More yet to do!
@tvrr.bsky.social
www.oakrapidresponse.org/posts/intern...
@tvrr.bsky.social
www.oakrapidresponse.org/posts/intern...
International Blvd is Now Much Safer
Last week, OakDOT and AC Transit shared the results of the International BRT Safety Project and frankly the results are an eye-popping success! Traffic calming infrastructure saves lives! Please write...
www.oakrapidresponse.org
December 19, 2025 at 3:34 AM
If pedestrian deaths can be eliminated on the previously deadly International Boulevard, we should be able to eliminate them on every other street.
We just need the will to do it, especially from policymakers and Caltrans.
Thanks @tvrr.bsky.social for tireless advocacy to achieve this huge win!
We just need the will to do it, especially from policymakers and Caltrans.
Thanks @tvrr.bsky.social for tireless advocacy to achieve this huge win!
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Massive congratulations are owed to the folks at @tvrr.bsky.social for their work on International Boulevard.
It is *unquestionable* that their advocacy has saved multiple lives, something not many people can say.
Quick 🧵on their blog post.
www.oakrapidresponse.org/posts/intern...
It is *unquestionable* that their advocacy has saved multiple lives, something not many people can say.
Quick 🧵on their blog post.
www.oakrapidresponse.org/posts/intern...
International Blvd is Now Much Safer
Last week, OakDOT and AC Transit shared the results of the International BRT Safety Project and frankly the results are an eye-popping success! Traffic calming infrastructure saves lives! Please write...
www.oakrapidresponse.org
December 18, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Massive congratulations are owed to the folks at @tvrr.bsky.social for their work on International Boulevard.
It is *unquestionable* that their advocacy has saved multiple lives, something not many people can say.
Quick 🧵on their blog post.
www.oakrapidresponse.org/posts/intern...
It is *unquestionable* that their advocacy has saved multiple lives, something not many people can say.
Quick 🧵on their blog post.
www.oakrapidresponse.org/posts/intern...
Every traffic fatality is uniquely tragic with deep loss for friends, families, and communities
We have tried to tell their stories and encourage leaders to step up
Anyone who wants help doing this in their own city can DM us for advice
www.oakrapidresponse.org/fatalities/
We have tried to tell their stories and encourage leaders to step up
Anyone who wants help doing this in their own city can DM us for advice
www.oakrapidresponse.org/fatalities/
November 10, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Every traffic fatality is uniquely tragic with deep loss for friends, families, and communities
We have tried to tell their stories and encourage leaders to step up
Anyone who wants help doing this in their own city can DM us for advice
www.oakrapidresponse.org/fatalities/
We have tried to tell their stories and encourage leaders to step up
Anyone who wants help doing this in their own city can DM us for advice
www.oakrapidresponse.org/fatalities/
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Witnesses say Hector Jose Ortega had run a stop sign and the SUV was speeding.
63-year-old cyclist dies after colliding with SUV in East Oakland
Witnesses say Hector Jose Ortega had run a stop sign and the SUV was speeding.
oaklandside.org
October 1, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Witnesses say Hector Jose Ortega had run a stop sign and the SUV was speeding.
We call on @cityofoakland.bsky.social elected leaders like @charleneforoakland.bsky.social, OPD, OFD, and OakDOT to treat our city's traffic safety crisis as a public safety crisis and accelerate efforts to make our streets safe for everyone to use at all times of the day
September 30, 2025 at 6:09 AM
We call on @cityofoakland.bsky.social elected leaders like @charleneforoakland.bsky.social, OPD, OFD, and OakDOT to treat our city's traffic safety crisis as a public safety crisis and accelerate efforts to make our streets safe for everyone to use at all times of the day
According to neighbors it used to be safe enough for kids to play in the middle of these streets, but now even crossing one risks their life
If planned traffic calming for E 16th like 4-way stops, traffic circles, and speed cushions had been added already then they could have saved a life on Friday
If planned traffic calming for E 16th like 4-way stops, traffic circles, and speed cushions had been added already then they could have saved a life on Friday
September 30, 2025 at 6:09 AM
According to neighbors it used to be safe enough for kids to play in the middle of these streets, but now even crossing one risks their life
If planned traffic calming for E 16th like 4-way stops, traffic circles, and speed cushions had been added already then they could have saved a life on Friday
If planned traffic calming for E 16th like 4-way stops, traffic circles, and speed cushions had been added already then they could have saved a life on Friday
Neighbors told us they have witnessed multiple collisions, at this intersection, mainly drivers speeding down E 16th
They are desperate for 4-way stop signs and crosswalks here like on rest of E 16th St, along with speed bumps and traffic circles
They will accept anything the city is willing to do
They are desperate for 4-way stop signs and crosswalks here like on rest of E 16th St, along with speed bumps and traffic circles
They will accept anything the city is willing to do
September 30, 2025 at 6:09 AM
Neighbors told us they have witnessed multiple collisions, at this intersection, mainly drivers speeding down E 16th
They are desperate for 4-way stop signs and crosswalks here like on rest of E 16th St, along with speed bumps and traffic circles
They will accept anything the city is willing to do
They are desperate for 4-way stop signs and crosswalks here like on rest of E 16th St, along with speed bumps and traffic circles
They will accept anything the city is willing to do
We are saddened and outraged that yet another life has been tragically taken due to traffic violence
21 people have been needlessly killed on the streets of Oakland just this year and we are trending to 29 by the end of the year, only 1 less than last year
These injuries and deaths are preventable
21 people have been needlessly killed on the streets of Oakland just this year and we are trending to 29 by the end of the year, only 1 less than last year
These injuries and deaths are preventable
September 30, 2025 at 6:09 AM
We are saddened and outraged that yet another life has been tragically taken due to traffic violence
21 people have been needlessly killed on the streets of Oakland just this year and we are trending to 29 by the end of the year, only 1 less than last year
These injuries and deaths are preventable
21 people have been needlessly killed on the streets of Oakland just this year and we are trending to 29 by the end of the year, only 1 less than last year
These injuries and deaths are preventable
Neighbors shared video of a white Ford SUV speeding about 50mph eastbound on E 16th St
Cyclist tried to avoid the collision by swerving ahead of the car but failed to predict the speed
The car hit him with such significant force it threw him on top of another car that had slowed for him to cross
Cyclist tried to avoid the collision by swerving ahead of the car but failed to predict the speed
The car hit him with such significant force it threw him on top of another car that had slowed for him to cross
September 30, 2025 at 6:09 AM
Neighbors shared video of a white Ford SUV speeding about 50mph eastbound on E 16th St
Cyclist tried to avoid the collision by swerving ahead of the car but failed to predict the speed
The car hit him with such significant force it threw him on top of another car that had slowed for him to cross
Cyclist tried to avoid the collision by swerving ahead of the car but failed to predict the speed
The car hit him with such significant force it threw him on top of another car that had slowed for him to cross
On Friday a driver killed a 63 year old cyclist who had lived in Garfield most of his life
Our hearts go out to our neighbor whose life was cut short while biking around his own neighborhood and we extend our deepest sympathies to his family and friends
www.oakrapidresponse.org/posts/fatali...
Our hearts go out to our neighbor whose life was cut short while biking around his own neighborhood and we extend our deepest sympathies to his family and friends
www.oakrapidresponse.org/posts/fatali...
A Driver Killed our Neighbor in Garfield on Friday
On Friday, September 26th at 6:15pm a driver hit a 63 year old man as he was biking on Miller Ave onto E 16th Street in the Garfield neighborhood of Oakland.
Neighbors shared footage of a white Ford ...
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September 30, 2025 at 6:09 AM
On Friday a driver killed a 63 year old cyclist who had lived in Garfield most of his life
Our hearts go out to our neighbor whose life was cut short while biking around his own neighborhood and we extend our deepest sympathies to his family and friends
www.oakrapidresponse.org/posts/fatali...
Our hearts go out to our neighbor whose life was cut short while biking around his own neighborhood and we extend our deepest sympathies to his family and friends
www.oakrapidresponse.org/posts/fatali...
“The price paid for these chases is too often paid by community members and bystanders like Dr. Marvin Boomer. We should focus on solutions and interventions that create safer streets through street transformation, not by making our streets battlegrounds.”
Justin Hu-Nguyen, @bikeeastbay.bsky.social
Justin Hu-Nguyen, @bikeeastbay.bsky.social
“We’re going to hear criticism that you didn’t go far enough and criticism that you’re changing too much,” said the commission chair.
Oakland Police Commission agrees with police chase policy changes
“We’re going to hear criticism that you didn’t go far enough and criticism that you’re changing too much,” said the commission chair.
oaklandside.org
September 27, 2025 at 1:12 AM
“The price paid for these chases is too often paid by community members and bystanders like Dr. Marvin Boomer. We should focus on solutions and interventions that create safer streets through street transformation, not by making our streets battlegrounds.”
Justin Hu-Nguyen, @bikeeastbay.bsky.social
Justin Hu-Nguyen, @bikeeastbay.bsky.social
Police Commission is considering updating the OPD Pursuit Policy to allow more dangerous high speed chases
High speed chases all too often end in tragedy and death for our neighbors
Join tonight at 6:30pm to insist OPD keep 50mph limit and supervisor approvals
www.oaklandca.gov/files/assets...
High speed chases all too often end in tragedy and death for our neighbors
Join tonight at 6:30pm to insist OPD keep 50mph limit and supervisor approvals
www.oaklandca.gov/files/assets...
September 26, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Police Commission is considering updating the OPD Pursuit Policy to allow more dangerous high speed chases
High speed chases all too often end in tragedy and death for our neighbors
Join tonight at 6:30pm to insist OPD keep 50mph limit and supervisor approvals
www.oaklandca.gov/files/assets...
High speed chases all too often end in tragedy and death for our neighbors
Join tonight at 6:30pm to insist OPD keep 50mph limit and supervisor approvals
www.oaklandca.gov/files/assets...
We call in @cityofoakland.bsky.social's elected leaders, OPD, OFD, and OakDOT to treat the traffic safety crisis as a public safety crisis and accelerate efforts to make our streets safe for everyone
September 13, 2025 at 12:46 AM
We call in @cityofoakland.bsky.social's elected leaders, OPD, OFD, and OakDOT to treat the traffic safety crisis as a public safety crisis and accelerate efforts to make our streets safe for everyone
Residents told us multiple people have been hit by left turning cars here
Broadway is on the High Injury Network and an upcoming project addresses many safety issues, but 8th needs a dedicated walk cycle and pedestrian median islands on both sides of the street
www.oaklandca.gov/Government/O...
Broadway is on the High Injury Network and an upcoming project addresses many safety issues, but 8th needs a dedicated walk cycle and pedestrian median islands on both sides of the street
www.oaklandca.gov/Government/O...
September 13, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Residents told us multiple people have been hit by left turning cars here
Broadway is on the High Injury Network and an upcoming project addresses many safety issues, but 8th needs a dedicated walk cycle and pedestrian median islands on both sides of the street
www.oaklandca.gov/Government/O...
Broadway is on the High Injury Network and an upcoming project addresses many safety issues, but 8th needs a dedicated walk cycle and pedestrian median islands on both sides of the street
www.oaklandca.gov/Government/O...