Located at the end of Bolivar Drive on the east side of Aquatic Park, the existing Dreamland Playground is a beloved children’s playground built in 2000. The Dreamland area also includes a parking lot, restrooms, picnic areas, and other amenities.  Stormwater infrastructure improvements are needed in this area, and with the increasing frequency and severity of maintenance and repairs needed…

The City of Berkeley Public Works Department will be rehabilitating the street pavement at several locations throughout the City.TimelineConstruction is expected to begin in September 2024 and will take approximately five months to complete depending on weather and unforeseen conditions. Construction in the immediate vicinity may not extend for this entire period. Standard work…

The Grizzly Peak Vegetation Management Project aims to reduce fire risk, improve hillside wildfire evacuation routes, and create safer conditions for the community along Grizzly Peak Boulevard.By removing dangerous plants and thinning vegetation in wildlands along roadways next to Grizzly Peak Blvd., we create a fuel break—an area with less flammable material that helps to slow the spread of…

The City of Berkeley's Transportation Division conducted a comprehensive Intersection Safety Assessment at Ada Street and California Street. Based on the findings, the City proposes a series of safety…

This is a Measure T1 Phase 1 project. With 1,500 rose bushes, 250 varieties of roses, and views of the San Francisco Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge, the Berkeley Rose Garden is a popular attraction for both residents and tourists.  The…

The City is replacing existing pay-and-display pay stations with new pay-by-plate pay stations. The existing pay-and-display machines require you to display a ticket printed by the kiosk on your dashboard (or use ParkMobile for contactless payment), and the pay-by-plate machines require that you enter your license plate number at the machine (or use ParkMobile for contactless payment). The new…

Adeline Street runs from South Berkeley to Shattuck Avenue and is a main arterial connection to Oakland. This project improved approximately 4,000 linear feet of pavement from Ashby Avenue to Derby Street and included protected bicycle lanes, bus boarding islands and high visibility crosswalks. This project also included ADA improvements along the project streets, and bike facilities on Adeline…

Project BackgroundThe Parker-Addison Mobility and Safety Improvements Project was created as a result of the Council approved Berkeley Bicycle Plan (2017) and Pedestrian Plan (2020) which identify and recommend infrastructure improvements to ensure all modes of transportation are safe, comfortable, and convenient for people of all ages and abilities. The primary goals of the project involve…

This project will resurface approximately 2.6 miles of City streets, and consists of pavement rehabilitation and surface seal. In addition to street pavement, the project incorporates many other improvements as part of a “complete street” approach that repairs or replaces street infrastructure such as curb ramps, curbs, sidewalks, drainage inlets and pipes, gutters, street signage, and striping.…

This project will resurface approximately 1.9 miles of City streets, and consists of pavement rehabilitation and surface seal.  In addition to street pavement, the project incorporates many other improvements as part of a “complete street” approach that repairs or replaces street infrastructure such as curb ramps, curbs, sidewalks, drainage inlets and pipes, gutters, street signage, and…