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Council moves car‑free Telegraph budget referral to consent amid broad public support
Summary
The council moved item 22 — a budget referral to study and fund a car‑free Telegraph Avenue north of Dwight — onto the consent calendar after multiple public speakers and council members expressed support; sponsors said the project could use LRDP settlement and Measure FF funds.
The Berkeley City Council on Jan. 27 added a budget referral intended to fund initial phases of a car‑free Telegraph Avenue (north of Dwight) to the consent calendar, advancing the long‑running initiative for pedestrianizing the corridor.
Council member Humbert and Vice Mayor Luna Parra were among sponsors thanked for advancing the item. During the consent discussion, council members and multiple members of the public…
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