Due to a crane lift operation for the Bldg. 50 Pergola Project, Perlmutter Road will be closed and some parking in the area will be blocked from 4 a.m. on Saturday to 6 p.m. on Sunday. https://pim.lbl.gov/resource/site-construction-map-updates/
Centennial Tree Removal Project Begins Today
A six-week tree removal project on Centennial Road from Grizzly Peak to Memorial Stadium starts today, leaving parts of Centennial closed or limited to one lane between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Go the website for details on limited access via Grizzly and Strawberry Gates and changes to the Orange Route. http://commute.lbl.gov/
LHS Parking, Upper Hill Shuttle Offline in December
Due to tree work on Centennial Drive, Lab parking at the Lawrence Hall of Science and the Upper Hill shuttle servicing that lot will be offline through the month of December. Service will restart on Jan. 2.
Tree Removal Project on Centennial Begins Next Monday
A six-week tree removal project on Centennial Road from Grizzly Peak to Memorial Stadium starts Monday, Dec. 2, leaving sections of Centennial closed or limited to one lane of traffic between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. If you use Grizzly and Strawberry Gates, go to the website for details. https://commute.lbl.gov/
Sweeper Van Added To Morning Blue Route
The morning Blue route shuttles are filling faster, so a sweeper van will follow the shuttle bus to pick up any staff left at stops. The van will run from the downtown BART stop to Building 65 along the Blue route from 7:25 to 9:20 a.m. During this trial, the ALS Express will not be in operation. https://commute.lbl.gov/2019/11/21/als-express-on-hold-van-used-as-sweeper-in-the-morning-instead/
Get Text Alerts on Shuttle Disruptions
Any number of issues can disrupt the Lab’s shuttle bus schedule. Get quick notifications about these disruptions by signing up for text or email NextBus alerts. Visit nextbus.com, click “My NextBus” to create an account, then select “Watch Route Alerts.” https://commute.lbl.gov/2019/10/25/all-lab-shuttles-now-in-nextbus-alert-service/
Assisted Parking in Pit Lot Starts Monday, Nov. 18
Attended parking in Lot D, known as “The Pit,” begins Monday, Nov. 18, increasing lot capacity by up to 40 vehicles. The lot attendant will be available to park vehicles Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. After 6:30 the attendant will put your key in a lockbox and text the code. https://commute.lbl.gov/2019/11/14/assisted-parking-in-pit-lot-starting-monday-nov-18/
Shuttle 101 #5 – Pull the Cord to Exit Shuttle
Pull the cord to signal you want off at the next stop. The cord is near the top of the windows. When you pull the cord, there is an audible alert and the “STOP REQUESTED” sign at the front of the shuttle lights up. If this doesn’t happen, alert the driver by calling out “next stop” to let them know. https://commute.lbl.gov/2019/08/09/shuttle-101-tips-for-riding-the-labs-shuttles/
Top Five Ways to Get to the Lab
Shuttle, train, bike, walk, car, or van pool. They all get you to the Lab, but which is the best for you? Learn more about each of these options and try an alternative. https://commute.lbl.gov/2019/10/28/top-five-ways-to-get-to-the-lab/
Bike Safety Workshop on Wednesday, Nov. 13
The East Bay Bike Coalition is holding a bike safety workshop at the Lab on Wednesday, Nov. 13, from 11 a.m. to noon in Bldg. 70A-3377. This workshop is for both motorists and cyclists, who both play a critical role in bicycle safety. https://commute.lbl.gov/2019/11/07/workshop-for-motorists-and-bicyclists-wednesday-nov-13/