“…almost all of Alameda’s emissions will come from the transportation sector (about 70 percent)”.
Alameda’s 2019 Climate Action and Resiliency Plan, pages 15-16.
Reducing our use of carbon-fueled vehicles is the single most impactful way Alamedans can help fight climate change. As islanders, climate change is a serious concern: we are vulnerable not only to sea level rise, but to ground water rise as well. CASA is working with the City to get people out of their cars and using mass transit, biking, and walking, as a healthy alternative. For those who must drive, CASA is helping to promote emission-free electric vehicles.
Average Alameda Weekly Bus Ridership (May 2019)
Average Weekly Ferry Ridership (May 2019)
Total Miles of Bike Path in Alameda
CASA’S MISSION IS TO EMPHASIZE
SAFE STREETS
CLEANER CARS
ACTIVE TRANSIT
Supporting city goals to create and improve bicycle and pedestrian corridors
Reducing car-centric behavior by encouraging electric vehicle usage and ridesharing.
Prioritizing human-powered modes like walking, biking, as well as public transit
PAST INIATIVES
AC TRANSIT LINE 19
In 2019 CASA joined the City’s Transportation Awareness Committee. As a first step in helping target the points listed above, the City and CASA launched the Line 19 BART Shuttle project. The Line 19 runs between Oakland’s Fruitvale BART and 12th St. BART via Buena Vista Avenue. CASA members knocked on doors in a targeted area of Alameda, explaining Line 19 and its advantages over driving for commuters, senior citizens and youth.
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FUTURE INITIATIVES
CENTRAL AVENUE
Planned to start construction in 2021-22, Central Avenue is getting a significant upgrade stretching from the intersection of Pacific and Central to Sheman and Central. Guided by the City of Alameda, 4 roundabouts, roadway changes to include bike lanes and a middle left turn lane, and changes to crosswalks and bus stops. With the planned project, some of the greatest benefits include sharp declines in accidents, greater mobility for pedestrians and bicyclists, and sustainable benefits of reduced idle time and greater efficiency as a result.
BRIDGING THE GAP
Though still in the planning phase, the West Alameda – Jack London bicycle the estuary. Notables pros include reduction of vehicle trips through the Posey Tube, cleaner air for those walking or biking across the tube, as well as cross-traffic between the two cities. For more information, check BikeWalkAlameda‘s page below.
CASA will be contributing its expertise in the development of the City’s upcoming Active Transportation Plan. This plan is the update to the previous Bike and Pedestrian Plans. It will be focusing on the latest science of street and infrastructure design geared towards Vision Zero, a safety project adopted by many nations that aims to eliminate fatalities and serious injuries involving road traffic. In the coming years, CASA also hopes to focus on projects reducing that will also reduce greenhouse gas emissions.