Berkeley Climate Equity Action
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A voice for climate action that leaves no one behind. Focused on Berkeley, California.
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Ava has helped 2,746 people get on e-bikes since last July. Apply for Ava Bike Electric for a chance to receive an instant rebate of $400 to $1,500 off a new e-bike. Drawings take place every month through September 2026.
Visit AvaEnergy.org/bike-electric or the link in our bio to apply!
Visit AvaEnergy.org/bike-electric or the link in our bio to apply!
January 12, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Ava has helped 2,746 people get on e-bikes since last July. Apply for Ava Bike Electric for a chance to receive an instant rebate of $400 to $1,500 off a new e-bike. Drawings take place every month through September 2026.
Visit AvaEnergy.org/bike-electric or the link in our bio to apply!
Visit AvaEnergy.org/bike-electric or the link in our bio to apply!
A bike bus has started in Piedmont, due to an AC Transit bus line getting cut. But that’s okay, since a bike bus is “funner.”
www.ktvu.com/news/piedmon...
www.ktvu.com/news/piedmon...
Piedmont kids ride bikes together after AC transit bus route eliminated
A group of elementary school students in the East Bay rode to school together on Friday morning as part of a community-led effort known as a "bike bus."
www.ktvu.com
January 12, 2026 at 4:38 AM
A bike bus has started in Piedmont, due to an AC Transit bus line getting cut. But that’s okay, since a bike bus is “funner.”
www.ktvu.com/news/piedmon...
www.ktvu.com/news/piedmon...
The king tide episode has illustrated the future of rising sea levels. But short term thinking about adaptation can lead to bad outcomes. Here is some detailed thinking from a Cal professor.
So much to say about this. First of all, the cost estimates for adaptation in Marin are wrong. They only consider the costs of keeping tidal waters out- not the cost of coping with rising groundwater behind walls and levees, which is the real hidden flood problem
www.sfchronicle.com/climate/arti...
www.sfchronicle.com/climate/arti...
It’s one of the wealthiest parts of the Bay Area — but can Marin fix its $17 billion problem?
Marin County is one of the wealthiest parts of the Bay Area. But there is no easy way to conjure up the estimated $17 billion to address sea level rise and emergency flood threats.
www.sfchronicle.com
January 10, 2026 at 7:07 PM
The king tide episode has illustrated the future of rising sea levels. But short term thinking about adaptation can lead to bad outcomes. Here is some detailed thinking from a Cal professor.
Another 2,746 e-bikes are on East Bay streets, thanks to rebates from @avaenergy.org and @alamedacountyca.bsky.social.
You can sign up for the monthly rebate drawing at avaenergy.org.
oaklandside.org/2026/01/08/a...
You can sign up for the monthly rebate drawing at avaenergy.org.
oaklandside.org/2026/01/08/a...
Over 2,000 East Bay residents bought e-bikes with vouchers in the last 6 months
A $10 million fund from Ava Community Energy and Alameda County was used to reimburse e-bike buyers. Meanwhile, a new study shows laws haven’t kept up with e-bike collision risks.
oaklandside.org
January 9, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Another 2,746 e-bikes are on East Bay streets, thanks to rebates from @avaenergy.org and @alamedacountyca.bsky.social.
You can sign up for the monthly rebate drawing at avaenergy.org.
oaklandside.org/2026/01/08/a...
You can sign up for the monthly rebate drawing at avaenergy.org.
oaklandside.org/2026/01/08/a...
Former Berkeley council member Rigel Robinson has a thoughtful new post on how Paris is making their streets safer for all.
"It’s said that a city’s infrastructure is a direct reflection of its social values. Paris’ streets today, these are streets that say welcome."
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"It’s said that a city’s infrastructure is a direct reflection of its social values. Paris’ streets today, these are streets that say welcome."
substack.com/home/post/p-...
Streets
A few years ago, the first time I visited Paris, Taylor and I joined a fantastic bike tour led by one Pierre, a French graduate student in history.
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January 8, 2026 at 8:35 PM
Former Berkeley council member Rigel Robinson has a thoughtful new post on how Paris is making their streets safer for all.
"It’s said that a city’s infrastructure is a direct reflection of its social values. Paris’ streets today, these are streets that say welcome."
substack.com/home/post/p-...
"It’s said that a city’s infrastructure is a direct reflection of its social values. Paris’ streets today, these are streets that say welcome."
substack.com/home/post/p-...
You may know that @avaenergy.org has a rebate program for e-bikes. But so does the @airdistrict.bsky.social. When you trade in an old gas-burning car you can get money for e-bikes and transit.
Find these and other incentives through your community energy provider - avaenergy.org/go-electric/...
Find these and other incentives through your community energy provider - avaenergy.org/go-electric/...
The Bay Area Air District's Clean Cars for All program helps you retire an older vehicle (model year 2007 or earlier) and receive $7,500 to buy a new e-bike & cycling accessories. You can use the remaining funds for public transit. More: 511cc.org/cc4amobility @ccta.net @bikeeastbay.bsky.social
January 7, 2026 at 10:51 PM
You may know that @avaenergy.org has a rebate program for e-bikes. But so does the @airdistrict.bsky.social. When you trade in an old gas-burning car you can get money for e-bikes and transit.
Find these and other incentives through your community energy provider - avaenergy.org/go-electric/...
Find these and other incentives through your community energy provider - avaenergy.org/go-electric/...
Here's a music video celebration of the Rose Garden, from singer/songwriter Alexis Harte and director Josh Peterson.
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Your Rose Garden
A musical short film celebrating the Berkeley Rose Garden, built by the WPA in the 1930s and a living, vital community space to this day. Learn more at https://www.yourrosegarden.com/ Singer/Songwrit...
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January 7, 2026 at 5:57 PM
Here's a music video celebration of the Rose Garden, from singer/songwriter Alexis Harte and director Josh Peterson.
vimeo.com/1069400426?f...
vimeo.com/1069400426?f...
The Oil & Gas Administration is promoting pollution, suing Petaluma and Morgan Hill for trying to fight climate change.
www.reuters.com/legal/govern...
www.reuters.com/legal/govern...
US sues two California cities over limits on gas in new buildings
The Trump administration sued two California cities on Monday, seeking to block local laws that restrict natural gas infrastructure and appliances in new construction.
www.reuters.com
January 6, 2026 at 7:26 PM
The Oil & Gas Administration is promoting pollution, suing Petaluma and Morgan Hill for trying to fight climate change.
www.reuters.com/legal/govern...
www.reuters.com/legal/govern...
Too often the City of Berkeley takes action on street safety only after someone has been killed or hurt. Our #visionzero strategy is literally ambulance chasing.
Mayor Mamdani wants to be proactive. Maybe @adenaishii.bsky.social will too. And not just with daylighting, which is already state law.
Mayor Mamdani wants to be proactive. Maybe @adenaishii.bsky.social will too. And not just with daylighting, which is already state law.
Mayor Mamdani said over the weekend that he wants the Department of Transportation to add daylighting before someone has been killed rather than wait to ban parking at intersections after a completely avoidable tragedy. nyc.streetsblog.org/2026/01/05/m...
Mamdani: Daylighting Before Death! - Streetsblog New York City
The mayor wants the Department of Transportation to add daylighting before someone has been killed rather than wait to ban parking at intersections after a completely avoidable tragedy.
nyc.streetsblog.org
January 6, 2026 at 2:35 AM
Too often the City of Berkeley takes action on street safety only after someone has been killed or hurt. Our #visionzero strategy is literally ambulance chasing.
Mayor Mamdani wants to be proactive. Maybe @adenaishii.bsky.social will too. And not just with daylighting, which is already state law.
Mayor Mamdani wants to be proactive. Maybe @adenaishii.bsky.social will too. And not just with daylighting, which is already state law.
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Seems like getting your drivers license revoked after going 100 mph+ should be the norm, rather than one possible outcome of an experimental pilot program.
www.latimes.com/california/s...
www.latimes.com/california/s...
January 5, 2026 at 4:38 PM
Seems like getting your drivers license revoked after going 100 mph+ should be the norm, rather than one possible outcome of an experimental pilot program.
www.latimes.com/california/s...
www.latimes.com/california/s...
The highway patrol hands out 1,600 citations monthly to drivers exceeding 100 mph. Now the DMV can review cases and “potentially” suspend or revoke licenses before a court decision.
Think they’ll actually do it?
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Think they’ll actually do it?
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
Speeding In California Could Now Get Your License Immediately Suspended
Think twice before channeling your inner Fast & Furious on California highways. California just rolled out a new pilot program that’s basically the state’s way of saying, “We’re done playing around wi...
www.yahoo.com
January 4, 2026 at 2:17 AM
The highway patrol hands out 1,600 citations monthly to drivers exceeding 100 mph. Now the DMV can review cases and “potentially” suspend or revoke licenses before a court decision.
Think they’ll actually do it?
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
Think they’ll actually do it?
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
A #SparetheAir Alert has been issued for January 1. Personal fireworks and residential wood burning are expected to cause localized elevated pollution levels. Light rain and winds are not expected to be sufficient to disperse pollution. Wood burning is banned on New Year's Day.
December 31, 2025 at 3:03 AM
A #SparetheAir Alert has been issued for January 1. Personal fireworks and residential wood burning are expected to cause localized elevated pollution levels. Light rain and winds are not expected to be sufficient to disperse pollution. Wood burning is banned on New Year's Day.
Starting in March, Bay Area electricity bills are going to jump 20-50%, as @pge4me.bsky.social imposes fixed charges. Small consumers, like apartment dwellers, single people, and solar owners will see the biggest jump. @berkeleyside.org @jessearreguin.bsky.social
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What happens when utilities raise the fixed charge and lower the energy charge?
Shifting utility costs from usage rates to fixed monthly fees may penalize efficiency and fail to provide the financial incentive necessary to drive widespread electrification.
pv-magazine-usa.com
December 30, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Starting in March, Bay Area electricity bills are going to jump 20-50%, as @pge4me.bsky.social imposes fixed charges. Small consumers, like apartment dwellers, single people, and solar owners will see the biggest jump. @berkeleyside.org @jessearreguin.bsky.social
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pv-magazine-usa.com/2025/12/30/w...
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Last year we saw a record-breaking amount of separated bikeways built......and this year there were even MORE!
Check out photos, project details, observations and our 3 favorite projects at the link below. Thanks @prinzrob.bsky.social for putting it all together!
Check out photos, project details, observations and our 3 favorite projects at the link below. Thanks @prinzrob.bsky.social for putting it all together!
My annual roundup of new East Bay separated bikeways via @bikeeastbay.bsky.social is live, w photos & details for a record 35 facilities across 10 cities.
BikeEastBay.org/2025protectedbikeways/
BikeEastBay.org/2025protectedbikeways/
December 23, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Last year we saw a record-breaking amount of separated bikeways built......and this year there were even MORE!
Check out photos, project details, observations and our 3 favorite projects at the link below. Thanks @prinzrob.bsky.social for putting it all together!
Check out photos, project details, observations and our 3 favorite projects at the link below. Thanks @prinzrob.bsky.social for putting it all together!
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If you haven’t yet, check out my interactive map of new 2025 East Bay separated bikeways, with photos & info for all 35 locations!
How many of these have you biked yet? Any favorites?
bikeeastbay.org/2025protecte...
How many of these have you biked yet? Any favorites?
bikeeastbay.org/2025protecte...
December 23, 2025 at 11:32 PM
If you haven’t yet, check out my interactive map of new 2025 East Bay separated bikeways, with photos & info for all 35 locations!
How many of these have you biked yet? Any favorites?
bikeeastbay.org/2025protecte...
How many of these have you biked yet? Any favorites?
bikeeastbay.org/2025protecte...
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Our next Ava Bike Electric drawing is tomorrow! 🚲⚡️💸
Apply by 11:59 PM tonight to be in this month's drawing for a chance to receive an instant rebate of $400 to $1,500 off a new e-bike.
Drawings take place every month through 09/26. Visit AvaEnergy.org/bike-electric or the link in our bio to apply!
Apply by 11:59 PM tonight to be in this month's drawing for a chance to receive an instant rebate of $400 to $1,500 off a new e-bike.
Drawings take place every month through 09/26. Visit AvaEnergy.org/bike-electric or the link in our bio to apply!
December 22, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Our next Ava Bike Electric drawing is tomorrow! 🚲⚡️💸
Apply by 11:59 PM tonight to be in this month's drawing for a chance to receive an instant rebate of $400 to $1,500 off a new e-bike.
Drawings take place every month through 09/26. Visit AvaEnergy.org/bike-electric or the link in our bio to apply!
Apply by 11:59 PM tonight to be in this month's drawing for a chance to receive an instant rebate of $400 to $1,500 off a new e-bike.
Drawings take place every month through 09/26. Visit AvaEnergy.org/bike-electric or the link in our bio to apply!
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The full spiked 60 Minutes CECOT package, clean & subtitled. 1/5
December 23, 2025 at 1:28 AM
The full spiked 60 Minutes CECOT package, clean & subtitled. 1/5
Isn’t this a beautiful Berkeley scene? Look at that gorgeous RED CURB!
December 22, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Isn’t this a beautiful Berkeley scene? Look at that gorgeous RED CURB!
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It’s time for legislation assigning liability to AV companies for EVERY infraction of traffic laws. Enforced by audit of the car’s logs, not by cops on the street.
@jessearreguin.bsky.social @buffywicks.bsky.social
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@jessearreguin.bsky.social @buffywicks.bsky.social
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Tesla’s ‘Mad Max mode’ points to a big problem for self-driving cars
Mad Max mode exposes a risk for AV innovation. To stay competitive, computer-powered cars are emulating human drivers.
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December 19, 2025 at 4:43 PM
It’s time for legislation assigning liability to AV companies for EVERY infraction of traffic laws. Enforced by audit of the car’s logs, not by cops on the street.
@jessearreguin.bsky.social @buffywicks.bsky.social
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@jessearreguin.bsky.social @buffywicks.bsky.social
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Join El Cerrito/Richmond Annex Walk & Roll for a vigil for a safer San Pablo Ave next Mon, Dec 22, 2-2:30 pm, at the corner of San Pablo & Waldo.
Donna Revecho, 66, was struck by a car in this crosswalk in November; she died three weeks later.
We need to stop tragedies like this, join us Monday.
Donna Revecho, 66, was struck by a car in this crosswalk in November; she died three weeks later.
We need to stop tragedies like this, join us Monday.
December 18, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Join El Cerrito/Richmond Annex Walk & Roll for a vigil for a safer San Pablo Ave next Mon, Dec 22, 2-2:30 pm, at the corner of San Pablo & Waldo.
Donna Revecho, 66, was struck by a car in this crosswalk in November; she died three weeks later.
We need to stop tragedies like this, join us Monday.
Donna Revecho, 66, was struck by a car in this crosswalk in November; she died three weeks later.
We need to stop tragedies like this, join us Monday.
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Asking pedestrians to cross a five-lane, 74'-wide street with no signal or refuge is inviting them to die.
This tragedy, and the countless before it on Caltrans-owned San Pablo Avenue, are the inevitable consequence of car-first, safety-last design.
This tragedy, and the countless before it on Caltrans-owned San Pablo Avenue, are the inevitable consequence of car-first, safety-last design.
Join El Cerrito/Richmond Annex Walk & Roll for a vigil for a safer San Pablo Ave next Mon, Dec 22, 2-2:30 pm, at the corner of San Pablo & Waldo.
Donna Revecho, 66, was struck by a car in this crosswalk in November; she died three weeks later.
We need to stop tragedies like this, join us Monday.
Donna Revecho, 66, was struck by a car in this crosswalk in November; she died three weeks later.
We need to stop tragedies like this, join us Monday.
December 18, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Asking pedestrians to cross a five-lane, 74'-wide street with no signal or refuge is inviting them to die.
This tragedy, and the countless before it on Caltrans-owned San Pablo Avenue, are the inevitable consequence of car-first, safety-last design.
This tragedy, and the countless before it on Caltrans-owned San Pablo Avenue, are the inevitable consequence of car-first, safety-last design.
I'll point out that this fatal collision occurred on a so-called Bicycle Boulevard, Berkeley's pretend and failed effort at traffic safety.
www.berkeleyside.org/2025/12/15/f...
www.berkeleyside.org/2025/12/15/f...
Scooter rider dies after crashing into parked car in Berkeley
A man in his 30s died from head injuries after crashing into a car on California Street in Central Berkeley Saturday evening, police said.
www.berkeleyside.org
December 15, 2025 at 7:20 PM
I'll point out that this fatal collision occurred on a so-called Bicycle Boulevard, Berkeley's pretend and failed effort at traffic safety.
www.berkeleyside.org/2025/12/15/f...
www.berkeleyside.org/2025/12/15/f...
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275 kids and parents just went on a perfect family bike ride through Berkeley, and never once worried about their safety.
Why? Their neighbors organized, and put on a safe, cheerful Kidical Mass. This is the most rewarding stuff I’ll ever do. I think we have more fun than the kids.
Why? Their neighbors organized, and put on a safe, cheerful Kidical Mass. This is the most rewarding stuff I’ll ever do. I think we have more fun than the kids.
December 13, 2025 at 11:41 PM
275 kids and parents just went on a perfect family bike ride through Berkeley, and never once worried about their safety.
Why? Their neighbors organized, and put on a safe, cheerful Kidical Mass. This is the most rewarding stuff I’ll ever do. I think we have more fun than the kids.
Why? Their neighbors organized, and put on a safe, cheerful Kidical Mass. This is the most rewarding stuff I’ll ever do. I think we have more fun than the kids.
Dear @jessearreguin.bsky.social and @buffywicks.bsky.social,
I hope you have had a chance to study this article and the data, and will write legislation to reform DMV.
And @governor.ca.gov, I hope you will sign it.
I hope you have had a chance to study this article and the data, and will write legislation to reform DMV.
And @governor.ca.gov, I hope you will sign it.
Earlier this year, the director of CalTrans presented this chart to members of the state Senate’s Transportation Committee, showing a dramatic rise in deaths on California's roads.
No lawmakers asked about the chart. Or what CalTrans was doing about it.
1/9
No lawmakers asked about the chart. Or what CalTrans was doing about it.
1/9
December 13, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Dear @jessearreguin.bsky.social and @buffywicks.bsky.social,
I hope you have had a chance to study this article and the data, and will write legislation to reform DMV.
And @governor.ca.gov, I hope you will sign it.
I hope you have had a chance to study this article and the data, and will write legislation to reform DMV.
And @governor.ca.gov, I hope you will sign it.
It's time to make a Zero Zone around your home, especially in the Berkeley Hills. Here's the story of one Berkeley homeowner, journalist @toddwoody.bsky.social, who had to balance his love of his gardens with safety for himself and his neighbors.
www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
My Costly Race to Prepare for California’s Next Inferno
Wildfire prep demands expensive upgrades and relandscaped backyards. The question is whether any one homeowner can succeed on their own.
www.bloomberg.com
December 12, 2025 at 10:37 PM
It's time to make a Zero Zone around your home, especially in the Berkeley Hills. Here's the story of one Berkeley homeowner, journalist @toddwoody.bsky.social, who had to balance his love of his gardens with safety for himself and his neighbors.
www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...