Berkeley is updating its Bicycle Plan and focusing on community concerns about street and intersection safety. Initially adopted in 2017, the plan sets ambitious goals, including the elimination of bike-related deaths by 2025 and injuries by 2035. In a recent survey, residents expressed fears about safety, prompting city officials to gather additional feedback through a listening tour. The planning consultant, Alta, is working on a series of recommendations for new bike lanes and intersection improvements. The city's efforts aim to ensure a safe environment for all users, including cyclists and mobility devices.
As the city prepares its updated Bicycle Plan, the community's concerns about safety at intersections and on the streets are being prioritized.
Berkeley adopted its current Bicycle Plan in 2017, setting ambitious goals to eliminate bike-related deaths by 2025 and injuries by 2035.
In 2024, although no cyclists were killed in Berkeley, 95 crashes involving cyclists led to injuries, highlighting ongoing safety challenges.
The city aims to create a welcoming environment for all users of the bike lanes, including cyclists, mobility scooters, and power chairs.
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