Jose Formoso
Reporter for Oaklandside specializing in road safety and transportation reporting; provides on-the-ground reporting about Oakland's pavement conditions and municipal challenges.
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Mar 9, 2026 • 19min
How Oakland Is Fixing One of Its Most Dangerous Roads
Jose Formoso, transportation reporter at The Oaklandside who covers local infrastructure and street safety. He walks through why West Oakland’s 18th Street feels hazardous. He outlines planned fixes like road diets, protected intersections, pedestrian islands, and visible all‑way stops. He also describes funding tied to housing grants and how safer design can reshape neighborhood life.
Nov 10, 2025 • 55min
Our Roads are Full of Potholes. Why Are They So Hard to Fix?
Jose Formoso, a reporter for Oaklandside, dives into the city's persistent road safety issues exacerbated by deferred maintenance. Carla Short from San Francisco Public Works shares how strategic funding and capital planning have improved the city's pavement conditions. John Goodwin discusses the intricate mechanics of road deterioration and heavy vehicle impacts, while Doanh Nguyen addresses the complexities of maintaining state highways. The group debates innovative ways to enhance road quality and reduce commuter frustration.
