January 2019 – July 2022
As part of the recent Chemical Reduction Project that identified chemicals that are no longer needed, the Lab will be working with a specialized vendor to treat the identified chemicals on site this weekend. Several parking lots will be closed, and entry to some buildings may be limited at times. https://ehs.lbl.gov/2021/01/14/chemical-reduction-project-restricts-access-to-some-lab-areas-this-weekend/
The access road behind Building 67 will be closed to vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic from 7:00 a.m. until approximately 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 14, to accommodate equipment for sprinkler repair work. https://commute.lbl.gov/2021/01/13/access-road-behind-building-67-closed-on-jan-14/
Parking permit stickers will not be issued for 2021 and parking permits can no longer be used for site access. As a reminder, all personnel must use their Lab-issued security badge to come onsite. Essential personnel do not need permits to park onsite at this time. https://commute.lbl.gov/service/parking/
There will be no shuttle service during winter break (Dec. 24 – Jan. 3). The last shuttle before the break is Wednesday, Dec. 23 at 8:00 p.m. Service will resume on Monday, Jan. 4, at 5:30 a.m. Rides must be requested using the TripShot app or online at lbnl.tripshot.com. https://commute.lbl.gov/service/shuttle-buses/
Required fire hydrant flow tests may cause delays on the section of Lawrence Road between Bldgs. 54 and 23 on Monday, Nov. 16, from 7:45 to 9:45 a.m. Water flow may briefly delay vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic and access to parking near Bldgs. 54 and 2. Flaggers will direct traffic.
511 Contra Costa is offering a limited number of $150 to $300 rebates to residents of Contra Costa County who purchase a class 1, 2, or 3 e-bike or a professionally installed conversion kit after Oct. 1. These rebates are limited so check to see if rebates are still available in your city. https://511contracosta.org/biking/electric-bicycle-rebate/
The section of Lawrence Road near Bldg. 37 will be reduced to one lane on Oct. 1 from 7 to 11 a.m. to allow for nearby crane lift activities. Flaggers will direct traffic. Use caution in this area. For more information, contact Richard Reisinger (707-980-5670). See the map for more details. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eEMAjNpBi51k5zR4wjnuxj9b2tT2IaCi/view?usp=sharing
Shuttle Operations Manager Broyce Batchan is a busy man. The former University of Montana football player is a volunteer youth basketball coach for the East Bay Soldiers AAU club. He coaches his 16-year-old son, and his wife is a hip-hop and neo-soul performer. Learn more about Broyce in this 3Q4. https://stratcomm-elements.lbl.gov/2020/08/13/three-questions-for-shuttle-operations-manager-broyce-batchan/
Blackberry Gate, Chu Road, and Perlmutter Road will close from 12:01 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Use Strawberry Gate for vehicle access during that time. Limited access will be allowed via Blackberry Gate for certain circumstances, including access to Bldg. 88. Check status.lbl.gov for updates. https://pim.lbl.gov/2020/09/08/road-closure-for-b59-crane-lift-all-day-saturday-9-12-9-13/
In this 3Q4, shuttle driver Benjamin Martinez explains how he and his wife closed their dental office in Mexico in 2009 and came to the US. After a month of job hunting, he was hired to drive shuttles. He enjoys spending time with family, is an avid fisherman, and loves model trains. https://stratcomm-elements.lbl.gov/2020/08/16/three-questions-for-shuttle-driver-ben-martinez/