At a community meeting Thursday night, locals chimed in about new bike lanes, parking, bus stops, pedestrian crossings and more.
Jose Fermoso
Jose Fermoso reports on traffic and road safety for our sister site The Oaklandside.
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January was Berkeley’s worst month for potholes on record
Winter storms led to more requests to fix potholes than the city had received in a single month for at least 13 years.
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East Bay bicyclists frightened by string of recent car attacks
Cars are being used as “literal weapons,” bike advocates say. According to witnesses, cars chased, rammed and doored bicyclists in separate incidents this weekend.
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Atmospheric rivers could dump up to 7 more inches of rain on Berkeley by Tuesday
The National Weather Service is predicting two storms: one on Saturday and a second from Sunday evening to Tuesday afternoon. The storms could be windier than the last.
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You’ll be able to bike from Berkeley to San Francisco in 2030
A dedicated bike and pedestrian trail connecting the East Bay and San Francisco has been in the works for over a decade.
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Bike advocate Dave Campbell announces he’s leaving the East Bay after 24 years
Campbell showed bicyclists how to organize to make streets safer for everyone. And he made advocacy fun.
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Where to watch the 2022 World Cup in the East Bay
Cheering on the USA, Mexico, Senegal, or South Korea? Here’s some gathering spots in Berkeley and Oakland for international soccer’s greatest competition.
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How ranked-choice voting works in Berkeley elections
You don’t have to settle for one candidate. You can pick up to five in certain Berkeley races through the city’s instant-runoff process.
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After mistakes in 2020, is Alameda County ready for the 2022 election?
A judge rejected a public records lawsuit brought by two voting rights organizations hoping to pressure the county to hand over voting data.
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East Bay Bike Party cyclists reeling from hit-and-run
Organizers of the monthly rides — which often traverse Oakland and Berkeley — say it’s just another example of aggressive behavior by people behind the wheel.
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Everything Berkeley residents need to know about the 2022 election
How to register and vote, what’s on the ballot, voters’ rights, and other Nov. 8 election essentials.
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San Pablo Avenue’s massive redesign is entering a new phase. Here’s where it stands.
Upgraded bus stops in Berkeley, and new bike and bus lanes in Oakland and Emeryville, are among the new features being planned for the thoroughfare in Alameda County.
