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Walk Bike Berkeley is an all-volunteer organization that advocates for safe, low-stress, and fun walking and biking in Berkeley for people of all ages and abilities. Join us! www.walkbikeberkeley.org

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CalBike @calbike.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Good news: Governor Newsom signed SB 1167! Authored by Senator Catherine Blakespear and co-sponsored by CalBike, the new law draws a clear line between legal e-bikes and high-powered electric devices too often marketed as e-bikes.
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Berkeley Neighbors for Housing and Climate Action @bnhca.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
The video from our joint “Future of Berkeley” candidate forum for districts 8 and 1 is now up! Thanks again to @walkbikeberk.bsky.social and CalDems for co-hosting, and to the candidates for joining! youtu.be/MQViCqABWTg?...
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Berkeley District 1 & 8 Candidate Forum - September 17, 2026
YouTube video by Berkeley Neighbors for Housing & Climate Action
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Berkeley Neighbors for Housing and Climate Action @bnhca.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
The video from our first forum (for districts 4 and 7) is now up! Thanks again to @walkbikeberk.bsky.social and CalDems for co-hosting. Tune in Thursday at 6 for districts 1 and 8! www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4ja...
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Berkeley District 4 & 7 Candidate Forum - September 10, 2026
YouTube video by Berkeley Neighbors for Housing & Climate Action
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Berkeley Neighbors for Housing and Climate Action @bnhca.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Our first joint candidate forum - for Districts 4 and 7 - is tomorrow starting at 6 pm. Register here! us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Berkeley Candidates Forum, D4 and D7. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Berkeley Candidates Forum, D4 and D7. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
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Idothethinking @idothethinking.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
In my latest article on Hopkins bike lanes, rather than being dismissive i tried to earnestly engage with the opposition's arguments while simultaneously reflecting on opportunities to better outreach to neighbors about how liberating electric bikes are. darrellowens.substack.com/p/reflection...
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Reflection on Berkeley’s Bike Lane Drama
Hopkins bike lanes get approved for at least a third time. The drama won’t stop here.
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Berkeley Neighbors for Housing and Climate Action @bnhca.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
It’s election time again! We’re thrilled to partner again with UC’s CalDems and @walkbikeberk.bsky.social! Berkeley voters, clear your calendars for September 10 and 17, 6-8 pm!
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Walk Bike Berkeley @walkbikeberk.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
honored!
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San Francisco Chronicle @sfchronicle.com · 30/07/2026
A proposal to install about a mile of protected bike lanes and remove an estimated 145 parking spaces along a commercial corridor in Berkeley has gained approval despite fierce opposition.
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Controversial bike lane in Berkeley wins approval after heated 8-year saga
A proposal to install about a mile of protected bike lanes and remove an estimated 145 parking spaces along a commercial corridor in Berkeley has gained approval despite fierce opposition.
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Marc Hedlund @marcprecipice.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
“'There is no magic compromise that preserves all parking on Hopkins and makes Hopkins safer for everyone,' advocate Marc Hedlund told the council. 'You have to choose the policy you believe is best for Berkeley — please choose safety for all.'” I'm glad they did.
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Berkeley City Council votes to back Hopkins Street bike lanes
The council narrowly rejected a proposal to study changes that would encourage cyclists to ride on other North Berkeley streets.
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Walk Bike Berkeley @walkbikeberk.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
"’I am deeply invested in ensuring that our streets are safe for all users, pedestrians, cyclists and drivers. And that is why I support bike lanes on Hopkins Street,’ [Mayor Ishii] said. ‘Cyclist infrastructure improves safety for everyone.’”
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Berkeleyside @berkeleyside.org · 29/07/2026
The council narrowly rejected a proposal to study changes that would encourage cyclists to ride on other North Berkeley streets.
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Berkeley City Council votes to back Hopkins Street bike lanes
The council narrowly rejected a proposal to study changes that would encourage cyclists to ride on other North Berkeley streets.
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Walk Bike Berkeley @walkbikeberk.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
About last night’s Hopkins vote: Walk Bike Berkeley applauds Council’s decision to repave and rebalance Hopkins Street with pedestrian, bicycle, and transit improvements. The 7-2 vote clearly demonstrates Council’s commitment to making Hopkins Street smooth, safe, and accessible for all. 1/2
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Walk Bike Berkeley @walkbikeberk.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Good news! Council voted 7-2 tonight to repave and rebalance Hopkins Street with pedestrian, bicycle, and transit improvements, including protected bike lanes! Thank you to everyone who pushed to make Hopkins safe for all!
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Walk Bike Berkeley @walkbikeberk.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
“‘As Berkeley continues to grow,’ Kesarwani wrote, ‘I believe we have an opportunity and an obligation to plan for that growth in a way that allows people, including parents, children, the young who cannot afford a car, and the elderly who cannot safely operate one — to walk or bike safely.’”
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streetsblogsf.bsky.social @streetsblogsf.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
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Action Item: Last Chance to be Heard on Hopkins - Streetsblog San Francisco
"The city needs to support the ability for people of all ages and abilities to remain active and vital in their communities, with or without a car."
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Terry Taplin @taplinterry.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Show up for bike lanes on Hopkins Street virtually or in person to make your voice heard! Berkeley City Council Meeting Tuesday, July 28 | 6 pm BUSD Board Room | 1231 Addison Street Zoom Link / Agenda (#27): berkeleyca.gov/city-council...
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Walk Bike Berkeley @walkbikeberk.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Council votes on Hopkins tomorrow 7/28! Tell them to make the street smooth and safe for all! 👇
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The War on Cars @thewaroncars.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
Another way to say "It could result in 100 lost parking spaces" is "It could result in safer streets for all street users, including drivers."
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Sam Greenberg @samjgreenberg.com · 25/07/2026
fellas Car-Free Telegraph is officially listed in Alameda County Transportation Commission's draft Countywide Transportation Plan with an estimated price tag of $30m. this is a seal of legitimacy-- our county transportation funding agency and the city see it as a top priority! we will deliver this
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Bike East Bay @bikeeastbay.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
North Berkeley's Hopkins protected bikeway debate is coming to a head (again!) with a vote at City Council this Tuesday, July 28. We & our local partners are in support of the council referral, and we encourage you to get involved too! Learn more here: BikeEastBay.org/Hopkins
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Hopkins Street Protected Bikeway Vote at Berkeley City Council - Bike East Bay
Show your support at the final, final, FINAL vote to approve a protected bikeway on Berkeley's Hopkins Street.
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Walk Bike Berkeley @walkbikeberk.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
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Walk Bike Berkeley @walkbikeberk.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
“[Libby] Lee-Egan…installed a traffic counter at her house that sometimes measures drivers whizzing by at 45 [mph], a dangerous condition for any cyclist or scooter rider pedaling alongside them. ‘If it comes down to safety versus parking, we cannot let parking win,’ [she] said. ‘That’s crazy.”
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Walk Bike Berkeley @walkbikeberk.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Take action today to make Hopkins Street smooth & safe for ALL! 🧵 us8.campaign-archive.com?e=c7e1cd29c5...
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Take Action Now for Hopkins! 🚲🚶‍♀️
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Walk Bike Berkeley @walkbikeberk.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
🚨Hopkins Call to Action🚨 Berkeley Council will vote on July 28 about whether to pave Hopkins with ped, bike, and transit improvements. Send them a letter - let’s make the street safe for all! actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
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Make Hopkins smooth and safe for all!
The bottom line: On July 28, Berkeley City Council will vote on whether to repave Hopkins Street with pedestrian, bicycle, and transit improvements (including protected bike lanes). Please send them ...
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George Spies @georgespies.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Car Free HAPPY HOUR this Tuesday! Drake's Dealership Tuesday, July 21, 5:30pm 2325 Broadway, Oakland AC Transit lines: too many to list! BART: 19th St. @bikeeastbay.bsky.social @walkoakbikeoak.bsky.social @tvrr.bsky.social @walkbikeberk.bsky.social @transpoakland.sfba.social.ap.brid.gy
A diverse bunch of advocates, transit nerds, planners, and cyclists sitting in a brick-walled courtyard, listening to a speaker who is off-screen. Clearly a really interesting topic and group of people. Many have beer, cider, or N/S beverages in hand. Delightful!
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Walk Bike Berkeley @walkbikeberk.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
“Ben Gerhardstein, a Walk Bike Berkeley leader, told the City Council on Tuesday, ‘Jamie has the background that the city needs right now to really advance our work to make our streets safe, accessible and smooth for all.’”
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Berkeley Neighbors for Housing and Climate Action @bnhca.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
One more thing this morning! Our allies at @walkbikeberk.bsky.social let us know that the Bike Plan is up for approval on Tuesday! Read more here! mailchi.mp/walkbikeberk...
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Tell Council to approve Berkeley's Bike Plan Update! 🚲
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Walk Bike Berkeley @walkbikeberk.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Berkeley’s long-awaited Bike Plan Update goes to Council for approval next Tuesday, June 16! 🚲 Voice your support! More here 👉 mailchi.mp/walkbikeberk...
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Tell Council to approve Berkeley's Bike Plan Update! 🚲
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Walk Bike Berkeley @walkbikeberk.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Good to see the City making quick, common sense safety improvements where motorists have killed pedestrians. That said, there is still more to do to make Claremont, Marin, and Rose safe.
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Bike East Bay @bikeeastbay.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Our favorite happy hour of the year returns TOMORROW from 5-7:30pm in Old Oakland! We’ll have a bike storytime, a DJ set from DJ Atlus, local business discounts, and of course, Drake’s beer! See you out there. Can't wait to hear where you biked on BTWD!
Flyer for Old Oakland Bike Happy Hour happening Thursday, May 14 from 5-7:30pm!
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Walk Bike Berkeley @walkbikeberk.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Join us for a Bike to Wherever Day ride with Berkeley Councilmembers this Thursday, May 14! Meet at Frances Albrier Community Center by 8:15am. Roll out at 8:30am for a 2-mile ride to City Hall. Bikeshare bikes will be available. bikeeastbay.org/event/berkel...
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Walk Bike Berkeley @walkbikeberk.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Join us for a Bike to Wherever Day ride with Berkeley Councilmembers this Thursday, May 14! Meet at Frances Albrier Community Center by 8:15am. Roll out at 8:30am for a 2-mile ride to City Hall. Bikeshare bikes will be available. bikeeastbay.org/event/berkel...
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George Spies @georgespies.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Woot! The next Car-Free Happy Hour is going to be at Brix Brewing in West Oakland Tuesday the 19th 5:30 - 8 June’s Pizza is right next door! @tvrr.bsky.social @bikeeastbay.bsky.social @walkoakbikeoak.bsky.social @walkbikeberk.bsky.social @eastbayforeveryone.bsky.social
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Seamless Bay Area @seamlessbayareaca.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Andddd just like that, we've passed 60,000 signature gathered by community advocates! We have until the end of May to gather signatures so help get transit funding on the ballot at luma.com/connectbayarea.
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Seamless Bay Area @seamlessbayareaca.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
We just published responses from over 80 Bay Area candidates running in the June Primary sharing their perspectives on making transit a more desirable option, designing our streets to be safer for all, and addressing the transportation sector’s role in climate change.
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Candidate Questionnaire — Seamless Bay Area
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Robert Prinz @prinzrob.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
The first community meeting for the giant, proposed Sutter hospital campus in Emeryville is coming up on Monday, May 18. The development will have a major impact on biking & walking throughout the region, so join this meeting to learn more & ask questions. www.emeryville.org/Development/...
“SUTTER HEALTH
Emeryville Medical Center
COMMUNITY OUTREACH MEETING
Monday | May 18, 2026 at 6:00 PM
MEETING LOCATION
3rd Floor, Atrium
5300 Chiron Way
Emeryville, CA 94608
Join us to learn about Emeryville’s new healthcare campus and share your feedback.
Sutter Health invites you to an in-person community meeting regarding the proposed development of the Emeryville Medical Center Project.
The proposed project includes one new approximately 785,000 square feet
Women and Infants Hospital and one new approximately 55,600 square feet
Medical Office Building. It also includes tenant improvements to convert existing
5555 Hollis St and 5300 Chiron Way to Medical Office and ambulatory care facilities
and the demolition of the existing PDU building to build a new shuttle stop. The
existing parking garage has 1,991 parking spaces, and will support the proposed
and existing buildings on the site.
You can attend the Community Meeting in-person or virtually:
Meeting Location (In-Person)
- Location: 3rd Floor, Atrium, 5300 Chiron Way, Emeryville CA 94608
Zoom (Virtual)
- Zoom Webinar Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82598457740?pwd=4yPfs19FA3
80aCmXgUuQ57PFHVnaaz.1
- Meeting ID: 825 9845 7740
- Passcode: 399976
Sutter Health
5300 Chiron Way Emeryville, CA 94608
QUESTIONS? CONTACT US!
Project Contact:
+1 (415) 762-7439 | emeryvillehospitalteam@gmail.com”
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Walk Bike Berkeley @walkbikeberk.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Exciting that @berkeleyca.gov is adding new Bay Wheels bikeshare stations in key locations across Berkeley! berkeleyca.gov/your-governm...
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Bay Wheels Bike Share Expansion
The City of Berkeley will soon be adding 11 new Bay Wheels bike share docking stations and is gathering community feedback to determine where they should be located.These 11 new stations would add to ...
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City of Berkeley @berkeleyca.gov · 19/04/2026
If you’ve been meaning to get outside and move, this is your window. Walk the Berkeley Waterfront with others on April 22, 12–1:15pm. berkeleyca.gov/commu... Walk the Waterfront staff, ask questions, and connect with others. • Sit & chat at 12 • Walk starts at 12:30
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Waterfront Walk and Talk - April | City of Berkeley
Join us at the Berkeley Waterfront on Wednesday, April 22, for Walk and Talk with our Waterfront Manager, Ali. We’ll “sit & chat” for a bit, then move to a “walk & talk” through the southern Waterfront area.Bring comfortable walking shoes if you plan to walk, a water bottle, and coffee if you’d like. You’re also welcome to purchase a drink at Roaming Bean Coffee.Additional Waterfront Walk and Talks will be on:
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Rebecca Saltzman @rebeccaforec.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
This is the most succinct summary you’ll see on the Hopkins bike lane saga, yet it still fills a thread. Thanks to everyone who continues to fight for a safe Hopkins. A full win is in sight! And after we win let’s fix the process so we never again have to battle for 10 years to make a street safe.
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Buffy Wicks @buffywicks.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
I have done a lot of work to fast-track much-needed housing, and through that work I have seen another area in desperate need of streamlining: transportation projects to increase bicycle and pedestrian safety.
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Walk Bike Berkeley @walkbikeberk.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
Thank you to everyone who spoke up to make Hopkins safe for all! We got what we wanted today! 🎉 The Council committee unanimously recommended adding pedestrian, bicycle, and transit improvements when Hopkins is repaved! Stay tuned, there will be more steps before a final Council decision.
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George Spies @georgespies.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Tomorrow!! Yes, I know the the Berkeley TIC is meeting tomorrow. I'm sorry to have that obvious overlap. However, maybe you can still make it!
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Walk Bike Berkeley @walkbikeberk.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Construction will start soon on exciting Ohlone Greenway improvements! Construction Detour Meeting (Virtual) - April 27, 6:00pm People who walk, bike, or roll along the Ohlone Greenway can attend to learn about upcoming detours between Virginia Gardens and Dartmouth Street. Zoom link 👇
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Ohlone Greenway Safety Improvements Project
Construction Detour MeetingApril 27, 6:00pmPeople who walk, bike, or roll along the Ohlone Greenway can attend to learn about upcoming detours between Virginia Gardens and Dartmouth Street.Join on Zoo...
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Walk Bike Berkeley @walkbikeberk.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Take action TODAY! The Council committee meets tomorrow (Wednesday, 4/15 at 2pm) about Hopkins.
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Walk Bike Berkeley @walkbikeberk.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Take a moment to support making Hopkins safe for ALL!
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🦫 Libby Lee-Egan 🦫 @libbington.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
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Take Action ASAP for April 15 vote on Hopkins
I gather my neighbors to support more housing and better transportation options in my city
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Walk Bike Berkeley @walkbikeberk.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
🚨Hopkins Street🚨 With an important Council committee vote coming on April 15, it's time, yet again, to speak up for pedestrian🚶‍♀️, bicycle 🚲, and transit 🚌 improvements on Hopkins! Take action👇 actionnetwork.org/letters/make...
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Make Hopkins Street Safe for ALL!
On April 15, Berkeley City Council Facilities, Infrastructure, Transportation, Environment & Sustainability (FITES) Committee will weigh in on a proposal several Councilmembers have put forward to repave Hopkins Street without any bike or transit infrastructure improvements. Act now to urge the FITES committee to instead recommend repaving Hopkins with pedestrian, bike, and transit improvements, as approved in an earlier 8-1 council vote. We can't afford to miss this opportunity. Protected bike lanes on Hopkins will provide critical low-stress bicycle connections to schools and other key destinations for people of all ages and abilities. If the City does not create those connections when the street is repaved, there will continue to be a significant gap in the City’s low-stress bike network, likely for decades. Send the committee a letter now to let them know that making Hopkins Street safe for ALL is important to you.
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Marc Hedlund @marcprecipice.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Every ZIP Code along Hopkins has majority support for expanding bike infrastructure. Every district along Hopkins voted for Measure FF (which funds paving + bike infrastructure) and against Measure EE (which promised paving without bike infrastructure). This isn't a culture war; it's consensus.
A map showing Hopkins Street in Berkeley with a legend: "Sept. 2024 poll: Do you support or oppose expanding cycling infrastructure in the city of Berkeley?" The results, shown by the ZIP Codes adjoining Hopkins: 
94702: 77% Support, 20% Oppose, 4% Not Sure. 
94703: 72% Support, 16% Oppose, 11% Not Sure.
94707: 63% Support, 34% Oppose, 3% Not Sure.
94708: 56% Support, 30% Oppose, 14% Not Sure.
94709: 78% Support, 16% Oppose, 6% Not Sure.
94710: 67% Support, 30% Oppose, 3% Not Sure.Election results for Measure EE in 2024, centered on West Hopkins: 53.95% No, 46.05% Yes. All the surrounding districts are majority No, excepting downtown Berkeley (which does not adjoin Hopkins).Election results for Measure FF in 2024, centered on West Hopkins: 58.19% Yes, 41.81% No. All districts in the city are majority Yes.
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George Spies @georgespies.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
Always an excellent time with a great crowd. Newbies are always welcomed! Come ON!! @walkoakbikeoak.bsky.social @bikeeastbay.bsky.social @walkbikeberk.bsky.social Thursday April 16th Headlands Brewing On the Greenway at Gilman! Berkeley
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Walk Bike Berkeley @walkbikeberk.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
“The proposal from Kesarwani and O’Keefe [to pave Hopkins without protected bike lanes] backtracks on the city’s plans and commitments to make Hopkins safe for all road users,’ said Ben Gerhardstein of the street safety advocacy group Walk Bike Berkeley.” www.berkeleyside.org/2026/04/01/h...
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The Hopkins Street battle is back: Berkeley reopens 'toxic' debate over bike lane
A proposal would have Berkeley repave Hopkins without the bike lane that sparked an uproar years ago, effectively killing the project for now.
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