WOBO is a strong community organization that advocates for pedestrians and bicyclists such as yourself, and our accomplishments have only been possible because of our loyal members and volunteers.
I encourage you to become a member to further our cause.
Currently, 2.5% of Oakland residents bike and 4.2% walk to work (6.7% combined). And yet, we still rank #7 in the nation for biking, and #16 for walking out of 52 cities (2014 Benchmarking Report on Walking/Cycling).
Furthermore, Oakland is ranked #14 in pedestrian and bicycle fatality rates from 2009-2011. Meaning that 9.3 people were killed for every 6.2 miles walked and biked (2014 Benchmarking Report on Walking/Cycling).
WOBO strives to increase walking and biking mode shares to a combined 20% and reducing fatalities to ZERO by 2020.
In doing so, we fight for protected bike lanes, wider sidewalks, slower speed limits, and organizing open street events, such as Oaklavia, to promote safe, easy, accessible, and fun walking and biking.
We want you to continue making a positive impact in your community, just as much as we do.
Join here.
Best,
Colton Coty
WOBO Fellow
colton@wobo.org
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