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    Homeless Encampment Acknowledged
    42nd St & Ca-24 E Oakland, CA, 94609, USA - Temescal
    How many times must we complain about this underpass to have some serious consideration done to get it permanently cleaned up without the draw to have more homeless encampments?? Is there anything that the public can do? This is an unsafe passageway for kids going to school: mentally and physically. I feel that there should be some constant monitoring, cameras put up, beautification, night time bright lights, etc. in order to make this safe and unwelcoming for people to camp out on months end. What alternatives is this city providing for the homeless? Maybe they should turn the A's stadium into a homeless encampment since it seems like we don't have money for that either.
  • Grove Shafter Fwy & Ca-24 & Macarthur Fwy Oakland, CA 94609, USA - Longfellow

    I live in the area called Longfellow. We've lived here, homeowners, for 12 years. Our easiest passage ways to temescal, which we like to frequent on foot, are the underpasses on 42nd and 45th streets. I'm sure you are aware of the trash buildup, needles, human excrement, and as of late encampments that constantly encroach on the safety and friendliness of this area for mine and other families.

    Can you please tell me how I can get involved in maintaining a consistent cleanup of these city streets. What can be done to ensure safe and pleasant passage that we as taxpayers should expect?

    Thank you,
    Catherine

    Ps: that's a picture of my son having to go on the street to avoid dogs human excrement and trash on the sidewalk do to the encampments.