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Mayor Adena Ishii - City of Berkeley @mayoradenaishii.bsky.social · 1d

Why electric bikes are everywhere in Berkeley

REMEMBER: If you would like to have your own e-bike, Berkeley residents can enter monthly lottery to win rebate of up to $1,500 to buy one!

Why electric bikes are everywhere in Berkeley

Residents of all ages and abilities are taking to electric bikes — used for commutes, school drop-offs, grocery trips and joy rides.

www.berkeleyside.org

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Walk Bike Berkeley @walkbikeberk.bsky.social · 12d

Join us for the Southside Complete Streets Project ribbon cutting!

Wednesday, Oct 1, 11am
Intersection of Bancroft & Dana

Let’s celebrate these great safety and mobility improvements!

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Walk Bike Berkeley @walkbikeberk.bsky.social · 12d

LAST CALL: Comments on the City’s draft Bicycle Plan Update due today (Friday, 9/26)! 🚲

There are serious problems with the draft plan. Please email [email protected] to support the changes we outlined here:
www.berkeleyscanner.com/2025/08/19/t...

Op-ed: Berkeley Bike Plan draft falls short. Speak up this week

Give Berkeley Bike Plan input at public meetings Tuesday and Thursday. You can also send written comments by Sept. 26.

www.berkeleyscanner.com

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Walk Bike Berkeley @walkbikeberk.bsky.social · 13d

This week, motorists have injured pedestrians and cyclists in three collisions along Rose Street.

Our statement:

Between September 21 and 24, motorists injured multiple pedestrians and cyclists in three separate collisions on Rose Street in North Berkeley, including an elderly pedestrian and a middle schooler on a scooter. This slew of three collisions over just four days underscores the ongoing traffic safety crisis on Rose and other high injury street across Berkeley. Last year Ben Brown was killed when a motorist hit him while he was walking across Rose. The City missed a key opportunity to add safety features on Rose Street when the road was repaved in 2023.

Walk Bike Berkeley calls on the City to redouble its Vision Zero road safety efforts, including forming the long-delayed Vision Zero coordinating committee and streamlining delivery of basic traffic calming features on bicycle boulevards.

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Walk Bike Berkeley @walkbikeberk.bsky.social · 20d

Our statement on the horrible traffic violence near Emerson Elementary

Walk Bike Berkeley is deeply upset that a motorist severely injured several people walking and biking and traumatized many more near Emerson Elementary School on September 16th.

This horrible incidence of intentional traffic violence underscores that cars are dangerous death machines, particularly when operated by intoxicated and careless or aggressive people on streets that encourage high speeds.

We hope the victims of these collisions heal quickly and that the City of Berkeley redoubles its efforts to protect the safety of people walking and biking.

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City of Berkeley @berkeleyca.gov · Aug 14

🚴🚴🚴Let us know in a virtual workshop on August 19 or via email by September 26 how to make it safer to bike in Berkeley and strengthen our network of calmed routes and roads.

Community Message: berkeleyca.gov/commu...

Read the draft Bicycle Plan here: berkeleybikeplan.org/
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Give input to increase bicyclist safety | City of Berkeley

Join an Aug. 19 virtual workshop to learn more and give input. Send email comments by Sep. 26. Let us know in a virtual workshop or via email how to make it safer to bike in Berkeley and strengthen our network of calmed routes and roads.Your feedback would be incorporated into an update to our Bicycle Plan, a priority list of projects that increase safety and reduce stress for those on bikes as well as scooters, skateboards, and wheelchairs.Bicycle safety projects are never about bikes alone. They are often paired with elements to make it safer to walk or roll in a wheelchair while also increasing bike access to BART or AC Transit.

berkeleyca.gov

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Walk Bike Berkeley @walkbikeberk.bsky.social · Jul 23

Nice video explaining the safety benefits of daylighting from @berkeleyca.gov!
youtu.be/GMVOWQKmXFY

Daylighting: Park 20 feet from intersections to better see, protect pedestrians

YouTube video by City of Berkeley

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Warren Wells, AICP @warrenjwells.bsky.social · Jul 19

A new sign was installed at a street I cross 4x daily for daycare drop-off.

Somehow I don't think the city is behind this.

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Walk Bike Berkeley @walkbikeberk.bsky.social · Jul 17

Don’t have a bike? Use a shared bike or scooter!
berkeleyca.gov/city-service...

Shared Bikes and Scooters

Several companies offer shared mobility services in Berkeley, including rentals of bikes, scooters, and more. Shared mobility services—such as bikes and electric scooters—offer a convenient way to get...

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Walk Bike Berkeley @walkbikeberk.bsky.social · Jul 17

Use Berkeley’s Bicycle Boulevards and other low stress bikeways to get around!

Cheaper, healthier, and more sustainable, fun, and convenient than driving.
berkeleyca.gov/city-service...

Bike Boulevards

For a safer, easier trip by bike, plan your route to use one of Berkeley’s bicycle boulevards. Berkeley’s seven bicycle boulevards are streets that have been identified as optimal routes for cyclists...

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Walk Bike Berkeley @walkbikeberk.bsky.social · Jul 16

“‘The excessive width and four lanes of traffic on Claremont induce people to drive too fast and with too little regard for people walking and biking.’” -Councilmember Mark Humbert
www.berkeleyscanner.com/2025/07/16/t...

Berkeley grapples with second pedestrian fatality in 6 months

A city meeting Wednesday afternoon, July 16, offers a chance for the public to weigh in on Claremont Avenue traffic safety.

www.berkeleyscanner.com

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Bike East Bay @bikeeastbay.bsky.social · Jul 16

Biketopia is happening September 17 at Preservation Park, Oakland...you're invited!

Nominate folks for "Best Community Advocacy" and "Best Bike Project" at BikeEastBay.org/Biketopia, and then join us for a night to celebrate biking + win awesome items in our silent auction!

A cool twilight-colored invitation to Biketopia, Bike East Bay's silent auction and member party happening September 17 at Preservation Park, Oakland. We're accepting Biketopia Award nominations for "Best Community Advocacy" and "Best Bike Project." More details at BikeEastBay.org/Biketopia!

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Walk Bike Berkeley @walkbikeberk.bsky.social · Jul 16

“Walk Bike Berkeley…’strongly supports a road diet on Claremont’ by halving the number of driving lanes, as well as ‘adding protected bike lanes, pedestrian crossing and transit improvements along the corridor.’”

Berkeleyside @berkeleyside.org · Jul 16

Claremont Avenue is already scheduled for repaving in 2027. Berkeley will study how it can be safer for pedestrians and cyclists.

After a pedestrian was killed, Berkeley eyes safety upgrades for Claremont Avenue

Claremont Avenue is already scheduled for repaving in 2027. Berkeley will study how it can be safer for pedestrians and cyclists.

www.berkeleyside.org

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Robert Prinz @prinzrob.bsky.social · Jul 15

This article highlights Fremont's record-setting protected intersection construction (18 built, 15 more on the way), & how they're critical to encouraging participants from
@bikeeastbay.bsky.social's free adult learn to ride classes & other new city cyclists.
www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...

The Dutch Intersection Is Coming to Save Your Life

Inspired by road safety innovations widely used in the Netherlands, several US cities are installing street crossings that can better protect pedestrians and bicyclists.

www.bloomberg.com

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Alfred Twu @alfredtwu.com · Jul 10

Claremont Avenue in Berkeley needs to be 1 lane each way to slow traffic down to a safer speed. The street doesn't get much traffic as the 2nd lane was originally a streetcar track.

Part of the Oakland section of Claremont has already been narrowed to 1 lane.

Walk Bike Berkeley @walkbikeberk.bsky.social · Jul 10

Our statement on the pedestrian who was killed by a motorist on Claremont yesterday. 😢

Walk Bike Berkeley is deeply upset that a pedestrian was killed when a motorist hit them on Claremont Avenue on July 8th. This tragic, preventable death on a known high-injury street again highlights that the City must step up its Vision Zero efforts to eliminate severe and fatal collisions. We call on the City to make Claremont safe for people walking and biking - particularly students at John Muir Elementary - when the road is repaved in 2027, if not earlier.

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Walk Bike Berkeley @walkbikeberk.bsky.social · Jul 10

Our statement on the pedestrian who was killed by a motorist on Claremont yesterday. 😢

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Walk Bike Berkeley @walkbikeberk.bsky.social · Jul 9

Another tragic, preventable pedestrian death in Berkeley.

We strongly agree with this neighbor:

“Claremont is an incredibly dangerous street and Berkeley … doesn’t seem to be doing much about it," she continued…”The road needs a diet."
www.berkeleyscanner.com/2025/07/09/t...

Update: Pedestrian dead after Claremont Avenue crash

Berkeley police closed Claremont from Woolsey Street to Prince Street during the investigation.

www.berkeleyscanner.com

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Alfred Twu @alfredtwu.com · Jun 27

Recap of Berkeley Middle Housing:

- Majority of the 102 public comments in favor

- City Council votes 9-0 to rezone most of the city's low density residential zones to 70 units per acre, ~8 homes per lot. Old zoning only allowed 1-2

Thank you to everyone who worked to make this happen! 🏘️
#berkmtg

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Alfred Twu @alfredtwu.com · Jun 27

Marin Ave is one of the steepest streets anywhere, with slopes reaching 25%.

The proposed safety improvements are a good start, but more is needed, especially now that apps are directing drivers unfamiliar with this street onto it as a shortcut.

Walk Bike Berkeley @walkbikeberk.bsky.social · Jun 26

“Ben Gerhardstein of Walk Bike Berkeley described the proposal as ‘common sense’ improvements to make the street safer, but said [they don’t] go far enough ‘to prevent future tragedies.’

The group wants the city to study limiting downhill traffic on Marin.”
www.berkeleyside.org/2025/06/26/m...

Berkeley aims to curb deadly crashes on Marin Avenue with stop signs and bollards

There've been five crashes leading to fatalities or severe injuries since 2015 on upper Marin. The city hopes new safety features will help.

www.berkeleyside.org

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Walk Bike Berkeley @walkbikeberk.bsky.social · Jun 26

“Ben Gerhardstein of Walk Bike Berkeley described the proposal as ‘common sense’ improvements to make the street safer, but said [they don’t] go far enough ‘to prevent future tragedies.’

The group wants the city to study limiting downhill traffic on Marin.”
www.berkeleyside.org/2025/06/26/m...

Berkeley aims to curb deadly crashes on Marin Avenue with stop signs and bollards

There've been five crashes leading to fatalities or severe injuries since 2015 on upper Marin. The city hopes new safety features will help.

www.berkeleyside.org

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Walk Bike Berkeley @walkbikeberk.bsky.social · Jun 25

We were proud to support paid parking at the Berkeley Marina. This common sense policy furthers the City’s sustainable transportation goals and helps address budget challenges.
www.berkeleyside.org/2025/06/25/b...

Berkeley to start charging to park at 3 lots in Marina’s South Cove

Amid budget challenges, the city will also raise the cost of a residential parking permit from $66 to $85 next year.

www.berkeleyside.org

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Walk Bike Berkeley @walkbikeberk.bsky.social · Jun 24

“‘The faster we get this done, the more lives we save [and] the more injuries we prevent,’ [Julia] Moss said. ‘I think we all feel that urgency.’”
www.berkeleyside.org/2025/06/24/b...

Street safety activists think Berkeley is on verge of a ‘huge transformation’

They hope money from Measure FF will help Berkeley finally make progress on its “Vision Zero” pledge to end deadly traffic crashes.

www.berkeleyside.org

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Walk Bike Berkeley @walkbikeberk.bsky.social · Jun 24

Reminder: The City is holding an online meeting about Telegraph Ave safety and transit improvements on Wednesday, June 25. Tune in!

Walk Bike Berkeley @walkbikeberk.bsky.social · Jun 12

Weigh in on how the City should make Telegraph south of Dwight better for people walking, biking, and taking transit!

Attend the June 25 online meeting and take the survey by July 3.
berkeleyca.gov/community-re...

Help improve mobility by foot, bike, or bus on Telegraph

Give input at June 25 meeting or use online survey by July 3 to give input on priorities and concept designs. Use an online workshop or survey to let us know how to improve safety for pedestrians and ...

berkeleyca.gov

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Walk Bike Berkeley @walkbikeberk.bsky.social · Jun 12

Weigh in on how the City should make Telegraph south of Dwight better for people walking, biking, and taking transit!

Attend the June 25 online meeting and take the survey by July 3.
berkeleyca.gov/community-re...

Help improve mobility by foot, bike, or bus on Telegraph

Give input at June 25 meeting or use online survey by July 3 to give input on priorities and concept designs. Use an online workshop or survey to let us know how to improve safety for pedestrians and ...

berkeleyca.gov

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Benjamin Fry @bluejekyll.bsky.social · Jun 4

MLK shouldn’t even be considered an arterial through this section. The street is so unsafe that all the stores on it through this neighborhood struggle.

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