Hopkins Corridor Traffic and Placemaking Study

The Hopkins Corridor Traffic and Placemaking Study is a "conceptual design" study, with the primary focus centered around community outreach. Through this study, the City of Berkeley will be collecting placemaking and street design ideas directly from the North Berkeley residents, businesses, employees, and other key stakeholders who frequent this unique and joyful corner of Berkeley. This study is specifically catered to take a holistic approach to "Complete Streets" design, by garnering public feedback through multiple online workshops and working closely with residents and visitors in order to better understand their specific needs, the end result being the delivery of a final conceptual design and preferred set of options for traffic and placemaking improvements along the Hopkins Corridor. The impetus for the study was a Budget Referral approved by the Berkeley City Council in 2018.

Project Study Vision

Hopkins Street is safe and accessible for all modes of transportation and has a historic character that provides lovely, joyful public spaces for residents, businesses, and visitors.    

Project Study Goals

• Improve the safety of walking along and crossing Hopkins Street, achieving zero pedestrian severe injuries by 2028.
• Improve bicycle and vehicular transportation safety and flow along and crossing Hopkins Street, achieving zero severe injuries by 2028.
• Transform Hopkins Street between Sacramento Street and McGee Avenue into a community gathering place with an attractive visual identity and inviting public spaces.
• Manage parking in order to meet the needs of residents and local businesses. 
• Support local businesses by creating a streetscape that attracts customers. 
• Install green infrastructure to protect the Bay while providing visual enjoyment wherever opportunities arise.
• Improve aesthetics all along Hopkins Street, employing a design palette consistent with its historic character.