4 changes you'll notice on Southside Berkeley's redesigned streets

"People cross the redesigned intersection of Bancroft Way and Telegraph Avenue near UC Berkeley. New infrastructure along several streets in the Southside neighborhood near campus were part of a $16.5 million project to improve safety for pedestrians, bicyclists and bus riders. Credit: Ximena Natera Berkeley has wrapped up work on its most extensive project yet that aims to make it safer and easier for pedestrians, bicyclists and bus riders to get around."

"The $16.5 million project known as Southside Complete Streets has transformed several roads in the neighborhood near UC Berkeley, adding features such as bright-red bus lanes, Kermit-green protected bike lanes and a raft of other changes that bring a touch of Copenhagen to the blocks around campus. Most of the features have been in place for months, but crews recently finished final touches such as utility connections and new plantings."

"This project makes it easier to walk, bike, scooter or take transit choices that are healthier and more sustainable for our community and our planet, Mayor Adena Ishii told the crowd of bike advocates, public works staff and local officials. A cyclist rides down Dana Street, along one of the new bike lanes installed as part of the Southside Complete Streets project. Credit: Ximena Natera for Berkeleyside"

Berkeley finished the $16.5 million Southside Complete Streets project, transforming several roads near UC Berkeley with new infrastructure. The project added bright-red bus lanes, Kermit-green protected bike lanes, and other changes modeled after Copenhagen streets. Crews completed final touches including utility connections and new plantings. The upgrades aim to make walking, biking, scooting and transit use easier, healthier and more sustainable for the community. The plan did not include closing the north end of Telegraph Avenue to private cars or creating a plaza-style street due to insufficient funding. City leaders framed the project as a model for future street redesigns.

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