Upcoming Events
Stay up-to-date with the latest news, announcements, and events that support our mission to oppose heavy trucks on I-580. Join us to make a difference!
Caltrans Zoom Meeting ON Truck Study: November 12, 6:30 pm
Nov 12, 2025
Over 350 people joined this public Zoom meeting and asked over 50 excellent questions. Most of the questions reflected the harm that trucks would cause for the affected communities and on I-580 and Highway 13. Caltrans is has released a video transcript of the meeting – it is posted on their truck ban study web site.
Future Public Hearings ON
I-580 Truck Restrictions
TBD
Watch this space – We will let you know as soon as future public hearings are announced.
NEWS
It is important to spread the word about the danger of Heavy Trucks on I-580. Here are some examples of recent news coverage.
CALTRANS studying I-580 Truck Ban and Pollution Impact
March 26, 2025
Trucks could return to this Bay Area highway after a 74-year ban. People aren’t happy
NOV 24, 2025
Letters: Ending the truck ban on I-580 will only spread the pain
Nov 2, 2025
Caltrans cries Uncle on lifting Truck Ban
August 4, 1999
Oakland Tribune
This is a 26-year old news item about one of the previous times that the California Trucking Association tried to push Caltrans to overturn the truck ban. Note the message that East Bay residents want trucks banned on I-580 forever.
Oakland Residents Weigh In on Pros and Cons of I-580 Truck Ban
DEC 17, 2021
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