After input from throughout the Lab population, the Lab is changing its parking policy to moderately expand permit eligibility and eliminate blue triangle parking permits. Upon implementation in the fall, blue triangle spaces will be open to those with a blue or yellow (general) parking permit. To support this change, new parking permits will be […]
Email from Ellen Ford: Annual Commute Update and Review
Colleagues, In January 2019, we started a series of emails to communicate about an important subject to all of us at the Lab: transportation, commuting, and parking. The email opened with: It’s no secret that parking on the hill is tough, and as we continue to grow with new opportunities for scientific and infrastructure development, […]
Traffic Delay on Portion of Lawrence Road Feb. 19-28
Traffic will be limited to alternating use of one lane on a portion of Lawrence Road near the Centennial Road overcrossing Feb. 19-20 and 26-28. Engineers are conducting soil testing in that area as part of a geotechnical study. The drilling activity will also temporarily close about 20 parking spaces along Lawrence Road near Strawberry […]
Van Added to Blue Route in Afternoon
A van has been added to the Lab’s Blue Route in the afternoon to handle the increased number of passengers. The additional van will run from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The van will be in place for the next few weeks to help with the summer crush of students.
Construction in Berkeley Impacting Orange Shuttle Route
The Orange shuttle route will be changed from May 20 to June 15 due to construction on Bancroft from Telegraph to Ellsworth. Two Lab shuttle stops will be closed, Bancroft Way and College Ave, and Bancroft Way and Telegraph Ave., from May 20 through approximately June 15. The Gayley Road and Bancroft Way, and […]
Earlier Start and More Stops for Potter Street Route Starting Monday
Based on rider feedback, the Potter Street route shuttle will start an hour earlier at 7:08 a.m. beginning Monday, May 13. New neighborhood stops have been added, including three stops on Dwight Way, one near the Stanford Avenue and Adeline Street merge, and a stop at the Ashby BART station.
One Day Per Week: Bicycling…a Clean, Healthy, Sustainable Commute Option
One Day Per Week: Bicycling is an excellent option to explore. Staff made over 60,000 commute trips on their bicycles last year. Go here for details on safe cycling, the Bike Shuttle Express, and more.
One Day Per Week: Use Lab Shuttles to Reach Work
One Day Per Week: The shuttles make numerous stops on the Hill and around campus, as well as the Downtown Berkeley and Rockridge BART stations. Click here to learn more about routes, schedules, and destinations.
Electric Vehicle Discount Offer Available to Lab Employees
Lab employees are eligible for a steep $10,000 discount on the purchase of a Nissan Leaf, in addition to other federal and state rebates. Offer ends March 31. More>
Carpool, Vanpool Workshops on Nov. 30
Learn how to use the ridesharing app Zimride. Bring a laptop or smart phone. Those who post a new ride between Nov. 18 and Dec. 7 are eligible for prizes. The workshops take place at 11 a.m. in Bldg. 90-3122 or 12:30 p.m. in Perseverance Hall.
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