Berkeley, CA

Berkeley, CA works with Genasys on targeted communication system for emergency situations

First responders in Berkeley previously used door-to-door contact for emergency evacuations. The city's partnership with Genasys adopted a zonal approach for TV, social media, and text alerts. City officials use a cloud-based platform to alert impacted residents during natural disasters and public safety situations. The platform models future movement of wildfires, active shooters, and other hazards for more accurate alerts throughout emergencies.

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Berkeley, CA

United States

Berkeley, CA E-Bike Equity Project promotes sustainable active travel by low-income households

The one-year pilot provides e-bikes and safety accessories to 50 residents earning 80% or less of area median income. Participants complete pre-pilot safety courses, report monthly odometer readings, and complete quarterly surveys. Project operator Waterside Workshops provides quarterly inspections and free maintenance throughout the pilot. The E-Bike Equity Project, planned e-bike subsidies, and an expanded sharing fleet expand access to affordable transit options.

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Berkeley, CA

United States

Berkeley, CA is reforming zoning policies to promote affordable housing units and racial equity

The Berkeley City Council is working to overturn restrictive zoning policies to help promote racial equity in the community. The Council passed a resolution to launch a zoning reform process that remove single-family restrictions and legalize buildings with four units of housing. Legalizing fourplexes will allow older adults to subdivide their homes and provide opportunities for lower-income residents to move into more expensive neighborhoods.

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Berkeley, CA

United States

Berkeley, CA launched the Berkeley Open Data Portal

The Berekely Open Data Portal provides unrestricted access to 26 non-confidential, public datasets. These datasets include municipal water usage, employee salaries, crime heat maps, energy consumption, restaurant inspections, registered business licenses, etc.

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Berkeley, CA

United States

Berkeley, CA plans to launch its own cryptocurrency

The city of Berkeley is planning to launch its own cryptocurrency. Investors will be able to use blockchain technology to buy city-issued municipal bonds which the city will repay with interest.

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Berkeley, CA

United States