The definition of a systemic problem is that it shows up everywhere. It’s tough to root out a systemic problem, but the silver lining is that you can start anywhere. Oaklanders are working to...
Oakland
07/25/2018
The shared mobility world is changing fast. Like an e-scooter zooming down a sidewalk, it’ll make your head spin. Two big changes have happened recently.
Dockless electric scooter share has...
12/09/2016
All photos are by Pamela Palma Photography
Bike share and car share are expanding in Oakland, with serious potential to make it easier for people to get around and enjoy a higher quality of life...
11/23/2016
The TransForm team was shocked and saddened to hear of the unexpected death of Karen Kunze on November 1, 2016. Karen served as the Finance Director for TransForm from 2007 to 2012. We asked our...
10/13/2016
TransForm is strongly recommending a yes vote on two important measures before Oakland voters on November 8. Together, they will help Oaklanders struggling to deal with the housing crisis and make...
04/19/2016
Bay Area sports are feeling pretty golden right now. For the second year in a row, the Golden State Warriors have dominated the NBA season, impressing us with their superhuman athleticism and...
03/17/2016
Standing outside of SPUR Oakland in the line of people waiting to see Janette Sadik-Khan speak, you heard things like this:
“She’s like the Beyoncé of the planning world!”
“I heard there’s a...
03/02/2016
*Update: In April 2016, the City of Oakland passed its first housing impact fee. We are immensely proud of the collective work that led to this new policy, which will leverage millions of dollars to...
12/02/2015
I won’t mince words – Oakland is in a housing affordability crisis of epic proportions. And with some of the highest rents in the country and Uber’s impending arrival, tensions around Oakland’s...
06/24/2015
At TransForm, we have a lot of pride.
We’re proud of the work we do every day to make California a more connected and fair place for everyone to live. We’re also proud to work alongside one...