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EPISODE · Mar 9, 2026 · 18 MIN

How Oakland Is Fixing One of Its Most Dangerous Roads

from The Bay · host KQED

West Oakland’s 18th Street is one of the city’s most dangerous for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers, with wide lanes, hidden stop signs, and virtually nonexistent crosswalks in a residential area. It's one of many Oakland roads that has not been fixed for decades. Now, improvements are finally coming to 18th Street. The Oaklandside’s Jose Fermoso joins us to talk about what changes are on the horizon, and how upgrading roads can pave the way for broader changes in the city. Links: 18th St. is one of Oakland’s most dangerous. Here’s how the city is fixing it Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

West Oakland’s 18th Street is one of the city’s most dangerous for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers, with wide lanes, hidden stop signs, and virtually nonexistent crosswalks in a residential area. It's one of many Oakland roads that has not been fixed for decades. Now, improvements are finally coming to 18th Street. The Oaklandside’s Jose Fermoso joins us to talk about what changes are on the horizon, and how upgrading roads can pave the way for broader changes in the city. Links: 18th St. is one of Oakland’s most dangerous. Here’s how the city is fixing it Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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