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How Oakland Is Fixing One of Its Most Dangerous Roads

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West Oakland's 18th Street is slated for repairs and improvements in the Spring and Summer of 2026. (Oakland Department of Transportation)

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.

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