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Transportation

Car-Free Telegraph Avenue Budget Referral

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Supportive (6)Neutral (1)

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Public comments
8
Last 30 days
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Last discussed Jan 27, 2026.

Public comments (8)

MixedBryce NesbittJan 27, 2026

Expressed support for car-free Telegraph but urged the council to prioritize business access and delivery needs.

City Council (Regular) - Jan 27, 2026 · 59:55 →
SupportiveJacob DadmanJan 27, 2026

Speaking for the Sierra Club, supported car-free Telegraph to reduce car dependency and add green space.

City Council (Regular) - Jan 27, 2026 · 1:02:48 →
SupportiveRebecca MirvishJan 27, 2026

Speaking for Walk Bike Berkeley, supported moving Item 22 to consent and praised long-term advocacy.

City Council (Regular) - Jan 27, 2026 · 1:07:03 →
NeutralAlex KnoxJan 27, 2026

Speaking for the Telegraph Business Improvement District, urged careful financial scrutiny of garage rates and balanced street planning.

City Council (Regular) - Jan 27, 2026 · 1:16:47 →
SupportiveLayla HamidiJan 27, 2026

Urged the council to pass Item 22 to pedestrianize Telegraph north of Dwight.

City Council (Regular) - Jan 27, 2026 · 1:01:46 →
SupportiveMary Lou Van DeventerJan 27, 2026

Spoke in support of Urban Ore's contract renewal and its history of recycling and living wages.

City Council (Regular) - Jan 27, 2026 · 58:35 →
SupportiveShaneJan 27, 2026

As president of Telegraph for People, emphasized the safety hazards of cars and the benefits of a pedestrianized corridor.

City Council (Regular) - Jan 27, 2026 · 1:03:55 →
SupportiveAudrey KramerJan 27, 2026

Speaking for Cal Berkeley Democrats, voiced support for making Telegraph accessible and bike-friendly.

City Council (Regular) - Jan 27, 2026 · 1:04:55 →