City of Oakland

Port of Oakland receives US$3 million grant to face sea level issues

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) awarded the Port of Oakland and the City of Oakland US$3 million for a Sustainable Transportation Planning – Climate Adaptation Planning grant.

The funds are anticipated to address potential flooding due to sea level rise (SLR) and groundwater intrusion (GWI).

“Sea level rise and groundwater intrusion pose an existential threat to the Port and City,” said Director of Environmental Programs and Planning Colleen Liang. “We are thankful to...

https://container-news.com/port-of-oakland-receives-us3-million-grant-to-face-sea-level-issues/

Oakland truckers claim ‘small victory’ after judge seeks more time to review AB5 suit

Port of Oakland

Truckers being sued by the city of Oakland and port commissioners over a weeklong protest over AB5 are claiming a small victory Monday after Alameda County Superior Court Judge Delbert Gee didn’t immediately grant the temporary restraining order port officials were seeking.

On Monday, Robert Bernardo, director of communications for the Port of Oakland, confirmed to FreightWaves that “the court needed more time to review before they made their final decision.”

Miguel Silva, who owns an intermodal...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/oakland-truckers-claim-small-victory-after-judge-seeks-more-time-to-review-ab5-suit