Bike Projects At Risk With Gas Tax Repeal

By Dave Campbell

On November 6, you’ll see Proposition 6 on the ballot. This measure seeks to repeal SB1, a 2017-approved gas tax increase that provides needed funding for public transportation improvements and to fix crumbling roads. Please vote no on Proposition 6. SB1 doubles funding for the State Active Transportation Program (ATP) to build more bike lanes, bike bridges, and pedestrian safety improvements. It also provides funding to buy new AC Transit buses and BART cars. SB1 is already being put to work repaving streets in your city and the ATP is funding these important projects.

ATP projects in progress or opening soon:

• MacArthur Blvd. sidewalk and bike lane improvements, Oakland
• East Bay Greenway, Oakland-San Leandro-Hayward
• Cross Alameda Trail, Alameda
• Telegraph Ave., Oakland
• 9th St. connection, Berkeley

ATP projects under development and coming in the next few years:

• Bicycle-pedestrian bridge at I-80 interchange and Gilman St., Berkeley
• 20th St., Oakland
• Central Ave., Alameda
• Walnut Ave., Fremont
• Bailey Rd., Pittsburg
• Yellow Brick Rd., Richmond
• Rumrill Blvd., San Pablo
• 14th St., Oakland

To learn more about these projects, visit BikeEastBay.org/NoProp6.

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