Hopkins Corridor
Traffic and Placemaking Study
Project Study Overview
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.
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.
Project Study Timeline
Upcoming Events
- February 2021 Workshop #2 Date TBD
Project Study Resources
Project Study Contact
For questions about the study or further information, please contact:
Ryan P Murray – RPMurray@cityofberkeley.info
Beth Thomas – BAThomas@cityofberkeley.info
