In January 1925, Berkeley officials explored implementing boulevard stops to manage traffic flow and enhance safety on major streets. This initiative arose from various traffic issues, including speeding and reckless driving, as highlighted by a Gazette report featuring Police Chief August Vollmer's comments. Alongside these discussions, the city celebrated the early signs of spring as Japanese plum trees began to blossom on Hillegass Avenue, echoing a picturesque past, even as the neighborhood's architectural character remained largely unchanged.
The discussion in Berkeley in January 1925 about managing street traffic highlights early attempts to improve road safety and reduce accidents by implementing boulevard stops.
The report from the Berkeley Daily Gazette also emphasizes the physical beauty of early spring, with Japanese plum trees starting to bloom in a city transitioning from winter.
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