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Apply for parking permits, pay or contest a parking ticket, and find on- and off-street parking in Berkeley.

Apply for a residential preferential parking permit or purchase visitor parking passes. Look up parking meter prices and time limits for various commercial areas in Berkeley. Pay your parking ticket online, by phone, or in person. Follow a three-step process to contest your parking ticket. Learn about restrictions for on-street parking, and find an off-street garage or lot. People with disabilities can apply for free parking at City-owned parking garages and request a blue zone near their home.

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Runners on a street

Berkeley Half Marathon on Nov. 13: Street closures, bus route info

Plan for alternate routes, delays, and parking restrictions as thousands of runners fill Berkeley streets on race weekend. Some closures start at 1:00 pm, November 12. Race starts at 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, November 13.  

Telegraph Ave from Russell St

On Oct. 26, learn and give input on plans to redesign Telegraph Avenue

A redesigned Telegraph Avenue will improve safety for people walking, bicycling, and taking transit.

Haste Street parked cars in Southside Area of Berkeley

Paid visitor parking adds another way to travel to certain Southside blocks

Visitors to the area already are the majority who park. Starting October 17, pilot program for paid visitor parking seeks to increase availability, reduce congestion and decrease greenhouse emissions. More sustainable options are easily accessible in the area.

Sunset during UC Berkeley football game

Neighborhood parking restrictions for Cal football games

Avoid $225 parking fines or towing by avoiding certain residential areas. Consider taking public transportation or more sustainable options, such as a shared bicycle or scooter. Home games on Sept. 3, 10, 24; Oct. 22, 29; and Nov. 19, 25.

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