Washington Elementary and Berkeley High School Safe Routes to School
Summary
SCH Number
2025090708
Public Agency
City of Berkeley
Document Title
Washington Elementary and Berkeley High School Safe Routes to School
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/16/2025
Document Description
The project aims to enhance pedestrian and bicycle safety around Washington Elementary and Berkeley High School. Proposed improvements include the installation of leading pedestrian intervals, curb extensions, a traffic circle, high-visibility crosswalks, signage, revised drop-off/pick-up zones, and other traffic calming measures.
Contact Information
Name
Hyunkyung Yoon
Agency Name
City of Berkeley
Job Title
Assistant Transportation Engineer
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Berkeley
Counties
Alameda
Regions
Citywide, Northern California, San Francisco Bay Area
Cross Streets
McKinley Ave, Bancroft Way, Channing Way, Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Center St., Haste St.
Schools
Washington Elementary School, Berkeley High School
Other Location Info
McKinley Ave between Bancroft Way and Channing Way. Martin Luther King Jr. Way between Center St and Haste St. Milvia St between Center St to Allston Way. Harold Way between Allston Way and Kittredge St.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Sec 21080.25
Reasons for Exemption
The project includes pedestrian and bicycle safety improvements within the existing public right-of-way in an urbanized area, such as curb extensions, high visibility crosswalks, leading pedestrian intervals, and a bicycle boulevard traffic circle. These modifications are designed to reduce conflicts between vehicles and active transportation users, and qualify for a statutory exemption under Public Resources Code §?21080.25(b)(1).
County Clerk
Alameda
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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