Walk Oakland Bike Oakland (WOBO)

Walk Oakland Bike Oakland (WOBO)

WOBO is taking the Car-Free Challenge to encourage folks to enjoy getting around in our great city without a car. We want to celebrate and expand the community of Oakland walkers and bikers. Please sign up for the Car-Free Challenge and join our team! Learn more about WOBO at www.walkoaklandbikeoakland.org

Walking Weather

This past weekend was perfect for the Car Free Challenge -  sunny and mild - and I did a whole lot of walking.

Mark Palley

I've enjoyed trying to limit my car use and increasing my bike commuter activity.  I have regularly biked to work for almost a decade but today (a Sunday)  I biked to the office to do som

Home is where my bike is

Sharrow at Oakland Airport

I spent most of this gorgeous weekend in Albany, where my brother-in-law just bought a house and is transitioning his family from ultra-urban Alamo Square in San Francisco to a nice, quiet street t

Walking with the stars

I'm dedicating this one to my sister, who is probably still capable of reciting the whole script of "Dirty Dancing" from memory.  Pedestrians galore at Hollywood and Highland Metro station, wh

Zero Eggroll Miles

Can I get credit for fixing my own dinner?

Day two: On my bike!

Last night I retrieved my bicycle from the basement at work and pedaled home, having spent a full four days without it - not the best way to end Bike Month, but whatever.  Back in the saddle f

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Walked to 73rd and Foothill

Walked to 73rd and Foothill to buy my monthly bus pass sticker, but the check cashing place was closed and gone! Had to go downtown and get my pass at AC Transit. Walked over to TransForm and signed up for the challenge. Caught the 51A to Grocery Outlet - hours before it was robbed! - and then back home.  Had to skip the party, but look forward to the closing fun.  No buses on Wednesday, just walking my dog.  I hope to not get into a car at all this week.

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