Stair access to Building 50 from the G1 parking lot and the sidewalk along Chu Road in front of Building 50 will be closed all day starting at 7 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 7, for tree removal and pruning.
Impacts to Bldg. 50 Access Tomorrow
IGB Move-In Rescheduled for November
To ensure safe completion of the construction and building system testing, and to minimize user support disruptions, the move-in date for the Integrative Genomics Building has been moved to Nov. 1. It was previously scheduled for this month. The move-in will be phased in through mid-December. https://jgi.doe.gov/about-us/location/
Lab Parking at LHS Starts Sept. 3
Beginning Sept. 3, Lab parking permit holders will have access to 100 parking spaces at the Lawrence Hall of Science. A new shuttle route, Upper Hill, will run every 15 minutes in the mornings and afternoons between the LHS parking lot and the Lab. Click to see the route and timetable. https://commute.lbl.gov/2019/08/29/lab-parking-at-lhs-starts-sept-3/
Downtown Shuttle Stop Back To Original Location
The downtown Berkeley shuttle stop has returned to its original location on Shattuck near Addison, and it should stay there until early October when continued construction projects will force it to temporarily move again. https://commute.lbl.gov/service/shuttle-buses/
Parking and Shuttle Stop Changes Due to Dirt Removal in Old Town
Approximately 20 parking spaces near the ALS will be barricaded next Tuesday and Wednesday for the removal of dirt from the Old Town construction site from 6 a.m. until noon each day. The ALS shuttle stop will move to McMillan Road at the top of the pedestrian stairs while the dirt is being moved. https://pim.lbl.gov/resource/site-construction-map-updates/
Perlmutter Road At Building 50 Complex Closed This Weekend
Perlmutter Road behind the Building 50 complex will be closed this weekend so that scaffolding from the Pergola Project can be removed. The Building 50B west exit will be closed except for emergencies, but you can occupy the building. Contact Bill Wright at whwright@lbl.gov with questions. https://pim.lbl.gov/resource/site-construction-map-updates/
H2 Parking Lot Closed Tomorrow
The Molecular Foundry’s User Meeting will be held on August 21 and 22. All vehicles will need to be removed from the H2 parking lot (located on the west side of Bldg. 70) by no later than 5 p.m. on Tuesday, August 20. The lot will reopen on Friday, August 23. https://map.lbl.gov/#ctdl-UMAP_2012091840117,ULAY_2013020693788
Cal Move-In Day Is Tomorrow: Expect Traffic Disruptions
Around 5,000 students will be checking in to UC Berkeley residence halls from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, August 20. Those commuting to and from the Lab may experience traffic delays, particularly on the south side of the campus. Click to view the traffic map. https://housing.berkeley.edu/sites/default/files/pdf/SiteMap_Diagram-8.5X11.pdf
Van Added to Blue Route in Afternoon
Starting today, an additional van has been added to the Lab’s Blue Route from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The van was added to help address an increased number of passengers during the summer period. It is scheduled to end on August 30.
511.org Offering $25 to Commuters Who Switch
Contra Costa commuters who pledge to try a non-solo commute option at least once a week are eligible for a $25 incentive from the transportation agency 511.org. Eligibility rules include working or living in Contra Costa County, holding a driver’s license, and currently drive alone. https://commute.lbl.gov/2019/07/31/511-org-offering-25-to-commuters-who-choose-to-not-drive-alone/