Berkeley

No consultation, no warning... they just ripped out a protective island and curbs

"The City Council talks about climate urgency, they talk about banning combustion engines," said Yung. "But there's no car-free options for Telegraph? Really?"

The legislation, entitled "BerkDOT: Reimagining Transportation for a Racially Just Future" creates a new city Department of Transportation that will be responsible for traffic stops, ticketing, and parking enforcement.

Berkeley police blame pedestrians who wear dark clothing, look at their phones, for their own injuries and deaths

New entrances and a new plaza opened late last week

Berkeley's Bike Plan calls for protected bike lanes on Milvia St., one of its most heavily used bikeways. But those lanes won't be built for years. Walk Bike Berkeley wants the city to work faster.

Caltrans plans to add a pedestrian beacon at a busy crossing, but will it make anything safer for bicyclists?

Berkeley christened two protected bike lanes today, one on Hearst Avenue on the north side of the UC Campus, and the other on Bancroft, on the university's southern border. "Hopefully, this is the first of many," said Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguin, during the celebratory event on Hearst. "Let's make every street in our city a complete street."