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Car traffic on Martin Luther King Jr. Way heading northbound

Join workshop to make walking, biking to Downtown schools safer

Learn and share thoughts about improving road safety near Berkeley High and Washington Elementary on October 29.

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Apply now to be Berkeley’s next Poet Laureate

Berkeley poets, apply by October 31, 2025, to serve as Berkeley’s 2026-2027 literary ambassador, collaborate with other artists, and earn a $5,000 honorarium.

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Help shape safety, health for all in Berkeley

October 28-November 6: Come in person to an exhibit, share your thoughts on potential policies to shape Berkeley’s development and programs.

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Host your event at a Berkeley park or facility

From birthdays to weddings, block parties to sports teams—reserve Berkeley parks, courts, and facilities for your next event.

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October is National Pedestrian Safety Month

Drivers are urged to slow down and be alert for pedestrians

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National Walk and Roll to School Day is October 8

Join our community to celebrate safe, active trips to school

A bicyclist bikes uphill on the protected bike lane on Bancroft Way

Southside: Now safer and easier to walk, bike, take transit

Overhaul of Southside streets improves safety, ease and reliability – while connecting to city, regional bike and transit networks.

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Apply for subsidy to buy an electric bicycle

Berkeley residents can enter monthly lottery to win rebate of up to $1,500 to buy an e-bike, making it even easier to bike around Berkeley.