Berkeley
California, United States
Size: Midsize City
Region: Pacific
71
City RatingOverall City RankingOut of 2579 cities (97th percentile)
Rank in the U.S.
Rank in Pacific Region
Rank in California
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HELPFUL TIP: INCREASE YOUR CITY RATINGS SCORE BY INCREASING STATE AND LOCAL FUNDING FOR BIKE INFRASTRUCTURE
In 2014, voters in Alameda County approved Measure BB, a half-cent sales tax raising $8 billion for transportation improvements, $651 million of which is dedicated to biking and walking improvements. State and local funding for bike infrastructure is critical to increasing City Ratings scores by creating great bike networks that get more people riding bikes more often. Learn how to secure state and local funding for bike infrastructure here.
Network Score
71
Average Network Score for all cities in 2024 was 28.
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People
68
Access to parts of the city where residents live.
Opportunity
74
Access to jobs and schools.
Core Services
72
Access to places that serve basic needs, like hospitals and grocery stores.
Recreation
68
Access to recreational amenities like parks and trails.
Retail
78
Access to major shopping centers.
Transit
66
Access to major transit hubs.
Berkeley, CA
City Rating Through Time
Score changes over time reflect investments in bike infrastructure, adjustments to speed limits, and OpenStreetMap data quality improvements.
Network Analysis
This interactive map shows high-stress and low-stress areas for bicycling in Berkeley. If you'd like to see interactive versions of this map with additional street-level data, explore PeopleForBikes' BNA tool.
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Improve Your City
The Best Ways to Fund Bike Infrastructure
PeopleForBikes Senior Director for Infrastructure Dave Snyder will discuss how local and state funding for bike projects is essential to take advantage of an unprecedented amount of federal funding that often requires a local match.
How Complete Streets Can Transform Your Community
PeopleForBikes’ Legislative Strategies Guide features the best, real-world examples of policy changes being adopted in communities across the U.S. to create more great places to ride bikes.
Advancing Bike Infrastructure Through Climate Legislation
Bicycles are a crucial component in the fight against climate change, offering a sustainable solution to reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMT) and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.