The Berkeley City Council approved a resolution to allocate $1.25 million for infrastructure updates to comply with California's new daylighting law, which mandates no parking within 20 feet of crosswalks. The law, aimed at improving safety for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians alike, is slated for enforcement in April, with fines of $64 for violations. The funding will facilitate curb painting, educational outreach, and necessary infrastructure updates, prioritizing 918 intersections identified based on collision data and pedestrian traffic, despite the initial burden on the general fund until 2026 when citation revenue begins.
According to city council documents, Berkeley officials identified 918 priority intersections based on collision data and high pedestrian volumes.
It's an unfunded mandate, and our goal is to do the best with what we have, stated Councilmember Cecilia Lunaparra.
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