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Use the Berkeley Half Marathon race map or a detailed list of road closures to see the race route, affected streets, and times.
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⚠️ Detailed list of street closures: berkeleyca.gov/sites...
Community message: berkeleyca.gov/commu...
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🗺️: berkeleyca.gov/sites...
⚠️ Detailed list of street closures: berkeleyca.gov/sites...
Community message: berkeleyca.gov/commu...
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November 11, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Use the Berkeley Half Marathon race map or a detailed list of road closures to see the race route, affected streets, and times.
🗺️: berkeleyca.gov/sites...
⚠️ Detailed list of street closures: berkeleyca.gov/sites...
Community message: berkeleyca.gov/commu...
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🗺️: berkeleyca.gov/sites...
⚠️ Detailed list of street closures: berkeleyca.gov/sites...
Community message: berkeleyca.gov/commu...
6/6
Make plans to use alternate routes during the Berkeley Half Marathon.
A few intersections will allow intermittent access at various times throughout the morning.
The Berkeley Police Department and event personnel will monitor the course during these times.
5/6
November 11, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Make plans to use alternate routes during the Berkeley Half Marathon.
A few intersections will allow intermittent access at various times throughout the morning.
The Berkeley Police Department and event personnel will monitor the course during these times.
5/6
Track modified bus routes using AC Transit’s RealTime tracker and service alerts, which will be updated closer to race day.
ACT RealTime: www.actransit.org/ac...
Service notices: www.actransit.org/se...
4/6
November 11, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Track modified bus routes using AC Transit’s RealTime tracker and service alerts, which will be updated closer to race day.
ACT RealTime: www.actransit.org/ac...
Service notices: www.actransit.org/se...
4/6
Most affected streets will be closed as runners move through and re-opened on race day when the event is over, including:
- freeway offramps
- sections of MLK Jr. Way, Telegraph, Shattuck
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- freeway offramps
- sections of MLK Jr. Way, Telegraph, Shattuck
3/6
November 11, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Most affected streets will be closed as runners move through and re-opened on race day when the event is over, including:
- freeway offramps
- sections of MLK Jr. Way, Telegraph, Shattuck
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- freeway offramps
- sections of MLK Jr. Way, Telegraph, Shattuck
3/6
If you’ve parked your car on an affected street, move it well before that road’s particular closure time and take note of parking restrictions.
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November 11, 2025 at 1:11 AM
If you’ve parked your car on an affected street, move it well before that road’s particular closure time and take note of parking restrictions.
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Community feedback will be considered alongside other factors, such as cost and feasibility in design and construction.
Public Works will recommend one proposal to the City Council, which will vote on the recommendation in coming months.
Read more and join the event: berkeleyca.gov/commu...
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Public Works will recommend one proposal to the City Council, which will vote on the recommendation in coming months.
Read more and join the event: berkeleyca.gov/commu...
4/4
Nov. 12: Give input to add safeguards at Elmwood intersection | City of Berkeley
Join the virtual workshop and share thoughts on proposals to reduce collisions at the intersection of Derby & Warring streets. Join a virtual community meeting to improve safety for pedestrians and bicyclists at a busy Elmwood neighborhood intersection. At the November 12 event, City staff will present two proposals to improve the intersection of Derby and Warring Streets. Participants will have time to ask questions and submit feedback after the presentation.
berkeleyca.gov
November 7, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Community feedback will be considered alongside other factors, such as cost and feasibility in design and construction.
Public Works will recommend one proposal to the City Council, which will vote on the recommendation in coming months.
Read more and join the event: berkeleyca.gov/commu...
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Public Works will recommend one proposal to the City Council, which will vote on the recommendation in coming months.
Read more and join the event: berkeleyca.gov/commu...
4/4
According to Berkeley police data, the most common factors for collisions were: inattentive turning & signaling; not obeying speed laws; & driving under the influence
Proposed changes focus on:
-Slowing vehicle turn movements
-Reduce pedestrian exposure to cars
-Increase pedestrian visibility
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Proposed changes focus on:
-Slowing vehicle turn movements
-Reduce pedestrian exposure to cars
-Increase pedestrian visibility
3/4
November 7, 2025 at 1:00 AM
According to Berkeley police data, the most common factors for collisions were: inattentive turning & signaling; not obeying speed laws; & driving under the influence
Proposed changes focus on:
-Slowing vehicle turn movements
-Reduce pedestrian exposure to cars
-Increase pedestrian visibility
3/4
Proposed changes focus on:
-Slowing vehicle turn movements
-Reduce pedestrian exposure to cars
-Increase pedestrian visibility
3/4
At the November 12 event, City staff will present two proposals to improve the intersection of Derby and Warring Streets. Participants will have time to ask questions and submit feedback after the presentation.
The intersection is placed on the City’s High-Injury Street network.
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The intersection is placed on the City’s High-Injury Street network.
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November 7, 2025 at 1:00 AM
At the November 12 event, City staff will present two proposals to improve the intersection of Derby and Warring Streets. Participants will have time to ask questions and submit feedback after the presentation.
The intersection is placed on the City’s High-Injury Street network.
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The intersection is placed on the City’s High-Injury Street network.
2/4
These changes create more certain paths to approval for applicants without lengthy waits for a public review & possible appeals. In doing so, they address central issues in the ongoing housing crisis – not just more homes, but also more types of homes for all people.
berkeleyca.gov/commu...
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berkeleyca.gov/commu...
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New zoning changes allow faster, cheaper process to build homes | City of Berkeley
Starting November 1, “Middle Housing” zoning changes encourage building more housing units in Berkeley. Berkeley homeowners seeking to build a new backyard unit or bedroom can now apply for permits that cost less, have clearer standards, and can get reviewed faster.Applicants also have a faster process with more certain outcomes to build small apartments in areas previously limited to single-family dwellings by following a checklist of set guidelines.
berkeleyca.gov
November 6, 2025 at 1:00 AM
These changes create more certain paths to approval for applicants without lengthy waits for a public review & possible appeals. In doing so, they address central issues in the ongoing housing crisis – not just more homes, but also more types of homes for all people.
berkeleyca.gov/commu...
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berkeleyca.gov/commu...
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Renters – who make up 60% of Berkeleyans – are already protected from illegal evictions and receive special rights in case of displacement from new housing construction.
Learn about the City's independent Rent Board, which provides counseling to tenants and landlords: rentboard.berkeleyca...
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Learn about the City's independent Rent Board, which provides counseling to tenants and landlords: rentboard.berkeleyca...
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Berkeley Rent Board
We implement Berkeley’s Rent Ordinance, which regulates most residential rents in Berkeley, and gives tenants protection against unwarranted evictions.
rentboard.berkeleyca.gov
November 6, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Renters – who make up 60% of Berkeleyans – are already protected from illegal evictions and receive special rights in case of displacement from new housing construction.
Learn about the City's independent Rent Board, which provides counseling to tenants and landlords: rentboard.berkeleyca...
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Learn about the City's independent Rent Board, which provides counseling to tenants and landlords: rentboard.berkeleyca...
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These new, City Council-approved changes encourage construction of new units in these neighborhoods, where all height limits would be 35 feet – the height of many existing single-family homes.
These new types of units can range from duplexes to small-scale, multi-family apartments.
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These new types of units can range from duplexes to small-scale, multi-family apartments.
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November 6, 2025 at 1:00 AM
These new, City Council-approved changes encourage construction of new units in these neighborhoods, where all height limits would be 35 feet – the height of many existing single-family homes.
These new types of units can range from duplexes to small-scale, multi-family apartments.
3/5
These new types of units can range from duplexes to small-scale, multi-family apartments.
3/5