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SERVICES. RESOURCES. COMMUNITY.
News from the City of Berkeley
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On the morning of Sunday Nov. 16, plan for alternate routes, delays, and parking restrictions as thousands of runners fill Berkeley streets.
 People traveling through Berkeley on the morning of Sunday, November 16 should prepare for street closures, re-routed bus services, and parking restrictions due to the Berkeley Half Marathon.
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.
Most affected streets – including freeway offramps and sections of Martin Luther King Jr. Way – will be closed as runners move through and re-opened on race day when the event is over. Make plans to use alternate routes – certain 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.
Use the race map or a detailed list of road closures to see the race route, affected streets, and times. Track modified bus routes using AC Transit’s RealTime tracker and service alerts, which will be updated closer to race day.
Expect parking restrictions and street closures for race day activities
Most parking restrictions and street closures will begin early Sunday, November 16, to support the Berkeley Half Marathon. Parking enforcement starts at 12:01 am Sunday, and the first street closures begin at 5:00 am.
Four blocks near or around Civic Center Park in downtown will close on Saturday, November 15.
To avoid ticketing and towing, move your vehicle outside the course area by evening of Saturday, November 15. Pay attention to temporary “No Parking” signs along the route.
In addition, parking near Sports Basement at 2727 Milvia St will be restricted from 5:00 am to 10:00 am Saturday for the 1K Kids’ race.
Streets closed for Berkeley Half Marathon
Review the detour and closure information below. Plan to avoid driving near the course during these times.
Sunday, November 16: Significant street closures
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I-80, eastbound off-ramp to eastbound University Ave: 6:00 am to 12:00 pm.
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I-80, westbound off-ramp to University Ave: 6:00 am to 12:00 pm. Use Gilman or Ashby exits from I-80.
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Off-ramps from I-80/Ashby Ave to Frontage Rd: 6:00 am to 12:00 pm.
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Frontage Road from University Ave to Ashby Ave exit: 6:00 am to 12:00 pm.
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MLK Jr. Way, closed between Allston Way to Addison St: 5:00 am to 2:00 pm.
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MLK Jr. Way, northbound will be closed between Channing Way and Allston Way: 7:00 am to 2:00 pm.
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MLK Jr. Way, southbound will be diverted at Addison St: 5:00 am to 2:00 pm.
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MLK Jr. Way, local access, southbound access between Allston Way and Channing Way: 5:00 am to 2:00 pm.
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Shattuck Ave, closed between Rose St and Amador Ave: 7:25 am to 10:45 am.
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Shattuck Ave, southbound will be closed between University Ave to Center St: 7:25 am to 10:45 am.
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Shattuck Ave, northbound will be closed between Addison St to Rose St: 7:25 am to 10:45 am.
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Telegraph Ave, closed between Dwight Way and Bancroft Way: 7:15 am to 9:45 am.
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Telegraph Ave, southbound will be closed from Howe St to Dwight Way: 7:15 am to 9:45 am.
Intermittent access points on race day
Please allow extra travel time through these areas.
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Shattuck Ave North/South traffic at Channing, Haste, Dwight: Intermittent access allowed from 7:30 am to 9:20 am.
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University Ave traffic going East/West, across Shattuck: Intermittent access allowed from 7:00 am to 8:30 am.
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University Ave traffic going East will be closed at MLK: 8:30 am to 10:30 am.
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San Pablo Ave at Page, Jones, Bancroft, and Channing: Intermittent North/South access allowed from 7:55 am to 11:30 pm.
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Sacramento Ave at Bancroft and Channing: Intermittent North/South access from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm.
Use these cross points for easy access coming and going through Berkeley neighborhoods on the event day:
- 6th St. at University Ave.
- Derby St. at Fulton St.
- Derby St. at Telegraph St.
- Oxford St. at Berkeley Way
- Oxford St. at University Ave.
- Oxford St. at Shattuck Ave.
- San Pablo Ave. at Sacramento St.
- San Pablo Ave. at Page St.
- San Pablo Ave. at Jones St.
- San Pablo Ave. at Bancroft Way
- Sacramento St. at Bancroft Way
- Sacramento St. at Channing Way
- MLK Jr. Way at Dwight Way
For event questions, please refer to the Berkeley Half Marathon website, or email custome...@berkeleyhalfmarathon.com.
Use the high-resolution race map to see impact time details and detours marked in orange.
 The following streets will be closed during portions of the half marathon. See the detailed street closure schedule.
Expect route changes, delays, and parking restrictions as runners fill Berkeley streets on race weekend, with some closures from 7:00 am on Saturday, November 15 and the race starting at 7:30 am on Sunday, November 16.
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 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.
Since 2011, there have been 15 collisions reported at the intersection. Two collisions involved pedestrians, including one fatality. That data placed the intersection on the City’s High-Injury Street network, as identified in the Vision Zero Action Plan.
According to Berkeley police data, the most common factors for collisions were: inattentive turning and signaling; not obeying speed laws; and driving under the influence.
Those factors shaped the proposed changes to the intersection:
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To slow vehicle turning movements, close the northbound slip lane for car traffic
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To reduce pedestrian exposure to moving car traffic, install pedestrian refuge islands in the middle of the crosswalks
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To increase pedestrian visibility to motorists, extend curbs into the street
If you live, walk, commute, or take public transit by the intersection, consider joining the workshop:
For accessibility accommodations, contact Transpo...@berkeleyca.gov.
Read more at berkeleyca.gov.
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 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.
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.
Renters – who make up 60 percent of Berkeleyans – are already protected from illegal evictions and receive special rights in case of displacement from new housing construction.
In effect on November 1, 2025, these changes create more certain paths to approval for applicants without lengthy waits for a public review and 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.
Learn more about how you or others can apply to build a new bedroom or unit on your property.
Read more at berkeleyca.gov.
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 Berkeleyans can apply online for a monthly lottery to get $400 to $1,500 off the purchase of a new electric bicycle – with larger amounts helping lower income residents.
The rebate could cover most or all of the cost of your new e-bike. Those selected will receive a personalized rebate code via email to buy an e-bike within 60 days from one of more than two dozen shops countywide – including five in Berkeley.
This program is being offered by Ava Community Energy, the local electricity provider for virtually all residential and commercial accounts in Berkeley.
Lower-income Berkeley residents may qualify for a rebate of up to $1,500 as well as $250 for locks, lights, and helmets. Income levels are checked by participation in one of two PG&E energy assistance programs: the California Alternative Rates for Energy (CARE) or Family Electric Rate Assistance (FERA). Contact PG&E to check if you are enrolled or eligible in those PG&E programs.
E-bikes can give riders a much-needed boost when climbing tough hills and covering longer distances. The extra pedal power may give you just the boost you need to switch to two wheels. Take advantage of the expanding, citywide network of protected or traffic-calmed bike lanes and streets.
Apply now for a chance for a subsidy to purchase an electric bike. Learn more about the Ava Bike Electric rebate program.
Read more at berkeleyca.gov.
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Upcoming City Events
See details for all upcoming city events.
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Upcoming meetings
- November 13, 10:00am: Policy Committee: Budget & Finance
See details for upcoming city council committee meetings.
- November 10, 6:30pm: Youth Commission
- November 10, 7:00pm: Peace and Justice Commission
- November 12, 9:00am: Wildland Urban Interface Vegetation Code Workgroup
- November 12, 12:00pm: Investment Plans Committee
- November 12, 5:00pm: Commission on Disability
- November 12, 7:00pm: Parks, Recreation, and Waterfront Commission
- November 13, 7:00pm: Zoning Adjustments Board
See details for upcoming boards and commission meetings.
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