Roads to be Made Safer for Cyclists in Oakland

Oakland is getting ready to make a significant effort in ensuring cyclist safety in the city. After a two days of work-shopping the issue, new bike tracks will be placed in strategic areas of Oakland, taking bike commuters out of dangerous intersections.

After two days of ThinkBike workshops, the City of Pittsburgh is ready to bring the highest level of bicycle infrastructure to Oakland.

Based on the recommendations of Dutch mobility experts, the City is beginning the process of installing separated cycle tracks in the Fifth-Forbes corridor of this heavily trafficked neighborhood.

According to the City's Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator Stephen Patchan, cycle tracks represent the most progressive piece of bicycle infrastructure currently available, and offer the highest level of safety for both cyclists and motorist.

Cycle tracks are on-street, bicycle-only paths, and often include physical barriers, such as curbs, between automobiles and cyclists. In Homestead, a cycle track was recently installed along the Great Allegheny Passage. The proposed track in Oakland would be the first in Pittsburgh.

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