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Bike East Bay @bikeeastbay.bsky.social · 2h

A satisfying before/after photo....

Our Advocacy Director @prinzrob.bsky.social was biking to teach a "Hazard Reporting" workshop in Hayward, and stopped to mark/report this pothole.

3 days later, the City of Hayward had it filled. Awesome.

A residential road in Hayward, with a major pothole circled in neon green spray chalk. A few filled potholes surround it.

The same road, but now the circled pothole has been filled!

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Bike Talk @biketalk.bsky.social · 1d

Bike Share, Bike Policy, Bike Battles @joelengardio.bsky.social @bikeeastbay.bsky.social @bikeleague.org soundcloud.com/biketalk/253...

#2539 - Champions of Bike Advocacy

Bay Wheels bikeshare in the East Bay lends ebikes for $20/month to qualified residents and $120 for everyone else, reports Bike East Bay co-Executive Director Justin Hu-Nguyen (1:05). Former San Fran

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Rebecca Saltzman @rebeccaforec.bsky.social · 1d

Thanks @davebikes.bsky.social for writing about @bikeeastbay.bsky.social's co-leadership model.

"BEB’s decision to have 3 co-EDs is...a glimpse of the democracy we’ll build next: instead of powerful single rulers, shared power rooted in community."
themovementnewsletter.substack.com/p/sharing-po...

Sharing Power, Building Power

Bike East Bay’s Co-Executive Model as a Blueprint for a New Democracy

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Bike East Bay @bikeeastbay.bsky.social · 6d

Know anybody who loves bikes and loves building community? We're hiring! This role is responsible for bringing Bike to Wherever Day and Biketopia to life, and also oversees our bile valet and volunteer programs.

Apply today, or share with a friend BikeEastBay.org/jobs

A groovy hiring graphic, with the job title "Community Engagement Director" above a group photo of the Bike East Bay staff (a friendly and cool crew) smiling in front of their office.

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Traffic Violence Rapid Response @tvrr.bsky.social · 11d

“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

The Oaklandside @oaklandside.org · 11d

“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.

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Bike East Bay @bikeeastbay.bsky.social · 7d

Congrats again, @rebeccaforec.bsky.social! Your leadership across the region, and within our team, is making streets safer.

Rebecca Saltzman @rebeccaforec.bsky.social · 7d

Thanks @streetsblogsf.bsky.social for writing a profile on me and my new position as Co-Executive Director of Development and Engagement at @bikeeastbay.bsky.social!

sf.streetsblog.org/2025/09/30/q...

Q&A: Rebecca Saltzman and her New Role at Bike East Bay - Streetsblog San Francisco

Transit advocate, bike advocate, former BART director, El Cerrito City Council... Bike East Bay's new leader has done some of everything in the world of safe and livable streets

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Bike East Bay @bikeeastbay.bsky.social · 14d

Really cool new program from @cityofoakland.bsky.social: residents 18+ can rent an ebike for 4 weeks! It only costs $120 (or just $20 for low-income families). Super stoked to see this finally launch, and bring folks more transportation choices.

Learn more at www.oaklandca.gov/Government/O...

Elected officials (including Mayor Barbara Lee, and Oakland CM's Gallo & Brown) and transit advocates (including Bike East Bay Co-ED Justin Hu-Nguyen) smile for a group photo in front of the Fruitvale BART Bike Station, with 2 ebikes from the new fleet posed in front of them.

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Igor #IStandWithUkraineTregub he/him @igortregub.bsky.social · 20d

Stopped by Biketopia before my Ava Community Energy Meeting and it was the best one yet! Great work @bikeeastbay.bsky.social, thanks for helping our city and region pedal forward! 🚲

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Bike East Bay @bikeeastbay.bsky.social · 15d

Sunday: Bay Bridge 22.7mi group ride + hangs at Armistice Brewing after! Lyft is going to drop off a few unlocked ebikes, so bring a friend who could benefit (or take the opportunity to ride nice and easy)

bikeeastbay.org/event/2025-g...

2025 Group Ride Series: Bay Bridge Trail Anniversary Ride - Bike East Bay

Join us in celebrating the 12th anniversary of the Bay Bridge Trail. Spanning 2.2miles, the East Bay span of the Bay Bridge Trail provides access from the East Bay to […]

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Bike East Bay @bikeeastbay.bsky.social · 15d

Sunday in Berkeley: Learn to Ride class for teens and adults! Free workshop, with a few spots left. Bring a bike, or rentals available for $30

bikeeastbay.org/event/adult-...

Adult Learn-to-Ride Class - Bike East Bay

This is a class for adults or teens who have either not yet learned how to ride a bike, or learned a long time ago but want a refresher. This […]

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Bike East Bay @bikeeastbay.bsky.social · 15d

Saturday in Union City: ribbon cutting for new bike lanes

bikeeastbay.org/event/ribbon...

Ribbon Cutting Celebration: Union City Blvd Bike Lanes - Bike East Bay

Join us for the grand opening of the Union City Boulevard Bike Lanes Project.

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Bike East Bay @bikeeastbay.bsky.social · 15d

Thursday in Fremont: an open house to discuss a proposed Transit-Oriented Development on the parking lot
bikeeastbay.org/event/fremon...

Thursday in Alameda: an open house on the Gibbons Dr/High St/Fernside Blvd intersection bikeeastbay.org/event/high-f...

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Bike East Bay @bikeeastbay.bsky.social · 15d

Wednesday & Friday in East Oakland: free Bike Fix repair clinic

Really appreciate the Oakland Library and our mechanic friends for the consistency of this program
bikeeastbay.org/event/the-bi...

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Bike East Bay @bikeeastbay.bsky.social · 15d

Tuesday in Brentwood: community workshop around Vasco Road safety. Share your voice if you bike through the area! bikeeastbay.org/event/vasco-...

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Bike East Bay @bikeeastbay.bsky.social · 15d

Tonight in Hayward: learn how to identify and report hazards like potholes or broken streetlights, to help our cities run more smoothly

Spanish/bilingual workshop with our friends at Eden Youth, food + drinks provided. bikeeastbay.org/event/hazard...

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Bike East Bay @bikeeastbay.bsky.social · 15d

A few transit and bikey events coming up this week.....we're in the final countdown of #TransitMonth2025 and would love to see you!

If you didn't know, our team spends a lot of time curating a cool calendar of events at BikeEastBay.org/Calendar

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Bike East Bay @bikeeastbay.bsky.social · 20d

Thanks for joining the party!

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Bike East Bay @bikeeastbay.bsky.social · 21d

Biketopia is tomorrow night! Hundreds of great folks are joining us, and there's still a few tickets left.

If you're wondering about any of the last-minute details (where, when, transit, etc), we've rounded up all the info at bikeeastbay.org/biketopia/

Bike East Bay @bikeeastbay.bsky.social · Aug 26

Our Biketopia silent auction is picking up steam— have you seen the latest batch of items? Bid and win a bike ride with a mayor, a Tahoe getaway, surfing lessons, a new tattoo and more!

Plus, all proceeds support better biking in the East Bay. Can't beat that :-) event.gives/biketopia202...

A purple graphic with a collage of cool items, reading "Our silent auction is live!"

4 available bikes in our auction-- a RadRunner e-bike, Priority 600ADX, 2013 Novara Gotham, and Specialized Aethos Comp

6 more options for experiences with local legends, including:

* A "Bike Ride, AC Transit Tour & Pizza Party" with AC Transit Director Jean Walsh

* A "Bike Ride & Meet-and-Greet with Berkeley Mayor Adena Ishii"

* A "Bike Ride & Custom Video by The Greenway with Mac"

* An "Advocacy Consultation with Dave Campbell,"

* A "Start Your Garden with El Cerrito City Councilmember Rebecca Saltzman,"

* A "1-on-1 Strategic Consulting Session with Carter Lavin,"

4 more options for relaxing vacations you could win: a week getaway for 2 in Tahoe, a 3-day getaway in Bend, Oregon; Sacramento by Rail; Weekend Getaway for 2 in Carmel Valley

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Oakland Public Library @oaklibrary.bsky.social · 25d

Learn the rules of the road and e-bike need-to-knows in this bike safety workshop lead by @bikeeastbay.bsky.social. 🚲 First 20 participants get a free helmet and a one-month Bay Wheels membership! 🎁

Sign up ➡️ oaklandlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/68a8b...

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Bike East Bay @bikeeastbay.bsky.social · 23d

Oops, you're so right 🙈 We use the same template for all our group rides--- but this one is a bit different than usual! For sure happening SUNDAY, September 28 from 10am-2pm

Updated graphic for anybody seeing this. All info is up-to-date at bikeeastbay.org/event/2025-g...

Bike East Bay @bikeeastbay.bsky.social · 25d

Love the Bay Bridge? Been curious to bike (halfway) across? Join us for our next group ride, commemorating the 12th anniversary of an awesome trail...one that we continue to advocate crosses all the way to SF!

22.7 miles with a hangout after. All are welcome!

RSVP: bikeeastbay.org/event/2025-g...

Bay Bridge Trail Anniversary Group Ride

Join us in celebrating the 12th anniversary of the Bay Bridge Trail. Spanning 2.2miles, the East Bay span of the Bay Bridge Trail provides access from the East Bay to Yerba Buena and Treasure Island. The ride starts at MacArthur BART and crosses the Bay Bridge Trail. We’ll turn around and then head north on the San Francisco Bay Trail and end at Richmond BART. Join us afterwards for food and drinks at Armistice Brewing.

Would you like to see the Bay Bridge Trail extend all the way to San Francisco? So do we! Sign our “Bridging the Bay” petition to make your voice heard and receive updates on our campaign: https://bikeeastbay.org/campaigns/bridgingthebay/

Start: MacArthur BART – 10:00 am

End: Richmond BART – 2:00 pm

Mileage: 22.7 miles

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Robert Prinz @prinzrob.bsky.social · 27d

Oakland has developed a great Slow Streets network proposal, but they need your input to hone the segments & make sure they’re on the right track. Comments are due by this Friday 9/11. Check out the map at the link below then email [email protected].

www.oaklandca.gov/Government/O...

“Developing a Network of Slow Streets:
Planning the Routes & Connections

July 15, 2025 - Public Review OakDOT, Safe Streets Division Bicycle & Pedestrian Program”

“Designing Calm Routes for Pedestrians and Bicyclists
Making the street "SLOW" and establishing the route with treatments including:
Speed Humps
Neighborhood Traffic Circles
Gateway Treatments
Side-Street Stop Control
Wayfinding

...and in locations with persistent traffic
Modal Filters

Designing Safe and Comfortable Crossings
Improving network connections across major streets:
Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon
Pedestrian Signal - Hybrid Beacon
Median Refuge Island
Corner Bulb Island

Designing Vibrant Welcoming Places
Including livability improvements for residents and people traveling along slow streets:
SLOW Signs and Markings
Landscaping & Trees
Street Furniture Murals
Street Murals
Green Stormwater”

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Bike East Bay @bikeeastbay.bsky.social · 28d

Rebecca Saltzman, previously our Development Director, has stepped into the role of Co-Executive Director of Development and Engagement, joining Co-Executive Directors Justin and Jill.

Simultaneously, Caitlin Gleason, our former Events Manager, has been promoted to Community Engagement Director. 🎉

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Bike East Bay @bikeeastbay.bsky.social · 28d

We're thrilled to announce two exciting staff leadership transitions, which further our core values of shared leadership and collaborative decision-making.

Congratulations to Rebecca and Caitlin! Read the full announcement: bikeeastbay.org/leadership-t...

Jill, Rebecca, Justin, Caitlin and Robert make up Bike East Bay's leadership team. They smile for a group photo in front of the Oakland marina, with text reading "Congratulations" and announcing new leadership roles.

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Bike East Bay @bikeeastbay.bsky.social · 29d

Reminder: we've got tons of great auction items you can win as a part of Biketopia, our upcoming member party! New things were added this week--- check it out and snag an early bid!

event.gives/86251/items

Bike East Bay @bikeeastbay.bsky.social · Aug 26

Our Biketopia silent auction is picking up steam— have you seen the latest batch of items? Bid and win a bike ride with a mayor, a Tahoe getaway, surfing lessons, a new tattoo and more!

Plus, all proceeds support better biking in the East Bay. Can't beat that :-) event.gives/biketopia202...

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