WOTA - Western Oakland Transportation Authority

06/12/2026

Something fun for Friday.

06/11/2026

We love partnering with local resources. Oakland Audiology has been a good friend to our organization. Below is some interesting information about how incredibly complex our inner ear truly is and how these mighty, but small structures, have an big impact on our lives.

Ever wonder how you can hear a whisper, your favorite song, or a dog barking down the street?
🔹 Step 1: Sound Enters
Sound waves travel through the air and enter your outer ear.
🔹 Step 2: The Eardrum Vibrates
Those waves hit your eardrum, causing it to vibrate like a drum.
🔹 Step 3: Tiny Bones Amplify the Sound
Three of the smallest bones in your body—the malleus, incus, and stapes—boost the vibrations.
🔹 Step 4: The Cochlea Converts Sound
The vibrations reach the cochlea, a spiral-shaped structure filled with fluid. Tiny hair cells inside convert the vibrations into electrical signals.
🔹 Step 5: Your Brain Interprets It
The auditory nerve sends those signals to your brain, which identifies them as voices, music, laughter, and more.
✨ Fun Fact: Your ears also help you maintain balance, not just hear sounds!
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06/10/2026

With our first summer heat advisories being issues, please be careful. Here are some reminders as we start the summer off with a bang!

06/10/2026

Congratulations to our rider, Robby! He won a silver medal in Special Olympics! We are so proud of you!

06/09/2026

Thanks for the info, North Oakland Transportation Authority (NOTA)! Let's be safe out there!

Millions across the U.S. are facing their first round of summer heat this week! 🌡️🥵

Your first instinct on a 90-degree day may be to get in the car, crank the AC to max and sit there, but there’s a much faster way to clear out stagnant air. ⤵️

And remember: a parked car gets dangerously hot instantly. Never leave a child alone in a vehicle — not even for a second.

06/08/2026

What could you do on a Sunday? Why not find out! WOTA is here to get you there - 7 days a week. Give us a call today to schedule your ride.

06/05/2026

Friday Funny

06/04/2026

Have you completed the new Transit Survey? Share your Feedback! Help better serve our community by taking their survey and sharing your input: OakGov.info/RidershipSurvey

06/03/2026

06/02/2026

This looks like fun - and for a great organization!