Berkeley's city manager sent a letter this week to the mayor outlining concerns about the ongoing Hopkins Corridor Project. Following that letter, an upcoming council meeting set to discuss the project was canceled. As a result, a bicycle lane proposal is now on hold.
Berkeleys city manager sent a letter this week to the mayor outlining concerns about the ongoing Hopkins Corridor Project. Following that letter, an upcoming council meeting set to discuss the project was canceled. As a result, a bicycle lane proposal is now on hold.'s city manager sent a letter this week to the mayor outlining concerns about the ongoing Hopkins Corridor Project. Following that letter, an upcoming council meeting set to discuss the project was canceled.
The letter cited significant operational concerns including vacancies within the Transportation Division of the Public Works Department. The approved plan also fails to meet fire code.The letter stated a segment of the project is in the Very High Fire Danger Severity Zone and is a designated evacuation corridor. Under the proposed changes the area does not ensure safe access for first responders during a civilian evacuation.Council members were also copied on the letter."I was surprised by the letter," said Donna DeDiemar.
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