City of Oakland agrees to “historic investment” over 25 years to ensure equal access to Oakland’s pedestrian right of way in response to DHKL lawsuit.

July 18, 2025

DHKL, with our co-counsel Disability Rights Advocates, Schneider Wallace Cottrell Kim, and Peiffer Wolf Carr Kane Conway & Wise, are pleased to announce that the City of Oakland has agreed to a 25-year settlement to ensure that people with mobility disabilities have equal access to Oakland’s pedestrian right of way.  DHKL has a long history of fighting for disability rights, and we are proud to have played a part in making sure our beloved city is fully accessible to all its residents and visitors.

Read more about the settlement in this July 18, 2025 article on The Oaklandside.