Mark crosswalks on Seminary Ave for pedestrian safety
The Issue
Every day, I witness the dangers that come from the lack of marked crosswalks on Seminary Avenue between Camden and Foothill. There are two marked crosswalks for this entire 1/2 mile section. As a point of comparison, 55th Avenue between Camden and Foothill has 25 marked crosswalks. The pedestrian experience between the two is markedly different and contributes to high speed crashes, keeps residents off the streets, and negatively impacts our neighborhood.
One neighbor wrote “I regularly feel like I am taking my life in my own hands when I try to cross at Seminary and Brann and live in fear my dogs collar will be loose and my dog will be hit by a speeding driver.”
The absence of clearly defined pedestrian paths makes crossing this busy street a hazardous task. We regularly see traffic accidents and drivers blowing the one stop sign at Seminary and Brann as they race to the next stoplight. There are three schools within a short walk (MLA, Frick, and Oakland Unity). Children, families, dog walkers, and everyone is at risk.
We recently installed crosswalk flags at one of the two intersections. Purchased for over $200 by neighbors. We hope this improves pedestrian access. But only the city of Oakland can truly make a difference.
Studies have shown that marked crosswalks significantly improve pedestrian safety. According to the Federal Highway Administration, a marked crosswalk can reduce an intersection's pedestrian-related accidents by up to 46%.
This section of Seminary Avenue was slated to be repaved this year, but it has been delayed again—this time pushed to 2028. The project page for this repaving effort lists various pedestrian measures that “may be considered” but there are still no plans available to the public. I have been in contact with the OakDot project lead for 4 years about this project and nothing has happened. We need safety measures now—not in some undetermined future.
I have submitted numerous 311 requests to address this inequality. All have received form denial letters. I have spoken numerous times to my District 6 council member Kevin Jenkins. He advised me that more community feedback was required. This petition is a direct response to this request.
We need our district 6 city council person, Kevin Jenkins and our city council person at large, Rowena Brown to prioritize our neighborhood and pressure OAKDOT to take immediate action and prioritize the installation of crosswalks along Seminary Avenue. By doing so, they can help protect our residents and enhance the quality of life in our neighborhood.
Please sign my petition to help everyone.
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The Issue
Every day, I witness the dangers that come from the lack of marked crosswalks on Seminary Avenue between Camden and Foothill. There are two marked crosswalks for this entire 1/2 mile section. As a point of comparison, 55th Avenue between Camden and Foothill has 25 marked crosswalks. The pedestrian experience between the two is markedly different and contributes to high speed crashes, keeps residents off the streets, and negatively impacts our neighborhood.
One neighbor wrote “I regularly feel like I am taking my life in my own hands when I try to cross at Seminary and Brann and live in fear my dogs collar will be loose and my dog will be hit by a speeding driver.”
The absence of clearly defined pedestrian paths makes crossing this busy street a hazardous task. We regularly see traffic accidents and drivers blowing the one stop sign at Seminary and Brann as they race to the next stoplight. There are three schools within a short walk (MLA, Frick, and Oakland Unity). Children, families, dog walkers, and everyone is at risk.
We recently installed crosswalk flags at one of the two intersections. Purchased for over $200 by neighbors. We hope this improves pedestrian access. But only the city of Oakland can truly make a difference.
Studies have shown that marked crosswalks significantly improve pedestrian safety. According to the Federal Highway Administration, a marked crosswalk can reduce an intersection's pedestrian-related accidents by up to 46%.
This section of Seminary Avenue was slated to be repaved this year, but it has been delayed again—this time pushed to 2028. The project page for this repaving effort lists various pedestrian measures that “may be considered” but there are still no plans available to the public. I have been in contact with the OakDot project lead for 4 years about this project and nothing has happened. We need safety measures now—not in some undetermined future.
I have submitted numerous 311 requests to address this inequality. All have received form denial letters. I have spoken numerous times to my District 6 council member Kevin Jenkins. He advised me that more community feedback was required. This petition is a direct response to this request.
We need our district 6 city council person, Kevin Jenkins and our city council person at large, Rowena Brown to prioritize our neighborhood and pressure OAKDOT to take immediate action and prioritize the installation of crosswalks along Seminary Avenue. By doing so, they can help protect our residents and enhance the quality of life in our neighborhood.
Please sign my petition to help everyone.
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Petition created on June 14, 2026