Safety of International Blvd

Today, International Boulevard remains one of the "high injury corridors" of Oakland, where only 6% of streets account for 60% of severe accidents. Why is this the case? Here are some numbers: 25% of accidents involve speeding, 75% of accidents occur at intersections, and 33% of pedestrian deaths happen because drivers fail to yield to pedestrians. On International, AC Transit invested millions in 2017 on building dedicated "Bus Rapid Transit" (BRT) lanes to reduce commute times. However, drivers weave in and out of these lanes in order to speed around city traffic. In response, Oakland implemented speed bumps along the BRT lanes. Time will tell if this strategy reduces traffic danger — city planning requires ongoing risk assessment and careful implementation.