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Building Division
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We can only give morning or afternoon windows for inspections at this time. Inspections may take more or less time than the inspectors might estimate. |
City Clerk
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The next Emeryville municipal election is the first Tuesday of November 2009. |
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No, the City does not provide this service to the public. However, there are several private notary publics in the City. For more information, contact the Emeryville Chamber of Commerce. |
Community Services
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The Red Cross has information on the Swine Flu More... |
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You may call Dan Wynn at (510)459-5105 |
Community Services - Registration
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Sign-up for these programs and many more immediately by visiting Emeryville’s activenet on-line registration website. Activenet |
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Please visit our How to Register for Programs and Activities page for more information on how to register. How to register |
Eco Food-Ware Ordinance
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Compostable food service-ware can be collected along with food scraps and yard trimmings and transported to a large-scale composting facility. It is ground up and composted in long piles at high temperatures and then sold as a high-quality soil amendment to farmers and lanscapers. |
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Most of it is now. Compostable products, such as corn starch utensils, can be purchased at some local grocery stores and from wholesale distributors. Encourage your retailer to carry these products and other items that make our community more sustainable. For a complete listing of retailers, view the Wholesale Distributor List |
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To stop climate change it is crucial to keep compostable material out of the landfill. Under compaction, it turns into methane, a potent greenhouse gas. Only compostable material that has been collected separately in our homes and businesses can be made into organic soil products for food crop production. |
Economic Development & Housing
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go to the Housing department and there will be a list of available housing by types of property |
Fire Prevention Bureau
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Any construction that adds to the floor area or volume of an existing building; any structural modifications; any work related to fire alarm, detection, extinguishing or fire safety; any modifications to the electrical wiring, existing fire alarm, detection or extinguishing systems or related components. |
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Fees are based on job valuation, with a minimum fee of $90.00. Contact the Building Divison at (510) 596-4310 for additional information. |
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Normal turnaround time for initial review comments and / or approval is 4-6 weeks. |
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A minimum of three (3) sets of plans and supportive calculations or documentation is required. |
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You can schedule an inspection by calling Deputy Fire Marshal George Warren (510) 596-3759 or by e-mail |
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Fire Code Permits are specialized permits that are issued (a) to a business for a particular operation (welding, rack storage, etc) or annual permits (Assembly - occupancies). A permit also serves as a method of advising the Fire Department of activities or operations within the city which have life safety importance. |
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A Knox Box is a device to ensure secure emergency access program access for the fire departments and property owners. Each Knox Box is purchased by a property owner and keyed to a single master key controlled by the fire department The Knox Box allows the fire department to have immediate access to a building at any time for a fire or medical emergency without inflicting significant damage to doors. For more information or to obtain a Knox Box contact Deputy Fire Marshal George Warren (510) 596-3759 or by e-mail at gwarren@ci.emeryville.ca.us
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The program provides for regular inspection of all buildings in Emeryville. The goal is the prevention of fires and removal of safety risks to Emeryville businesses. This program increases the safety of businesses as well as ensures a high degree of code compliance. |
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On average, businesses are inspected every two(2) years, with problematic certain operations inspected every year. |
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The inspection fee is assessed as per the current City of Emeryville Master Fee Schedule. |
Fiscal Challenges
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The City of Emeryville has worked to maintain excellent City services and has a well-earned reputation for effective fiscal planning and budgeting. Although Emeryville has demonstrated good fiscal stewardship over the past several years and has been able to balance the budget, the cost for essential services is still greater than existing revenues, due to the economic downturn, and the City is projecting a deficit. |
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The recession that began in December 2007 has brought about significant declines in City revenues and will result in a $1.667 million reduction for the current fiscal year from what was budgeted and anticipated. Additionally, the State continues to balance its budget problems on the backs of cities and counties. Some recent State budget fixes propose new borrowing, which could cost Emeryville hundreds of thousands. |
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To reduce costs, the City has:
- implemented a hiring freeze and lay-offs of 8% of the City’s workforce;
- reduced street sweeping and tree trimming throughout the City; and
- froze senior management salaries
These cost cutting measures are expected to save the City approximately $1.3 million; still leaving a gap of $776,000 in the coming year. Without additional revenue, this gap will only continue to increase over time. |
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The basic costs of providing high quality services and creating vibrant and livable community have increased over time. Although our revenues been strong in the past, the current economic downturn has caused our revenues to decrease, not matching the cost to provide vital City services. In fact, the State’s recurring takeaways and the dramatic economic downturn have both resulted in declining revenues. In Emeryville, our two largest sources of revenue are sales tax and hotel tax. The current recession has had a negative and profound impact on our local budget. Unfortunately, the annual operating deficit will continue to grow given the structural imbalance between revenues and expenditures. While the City does have an Economic Uncertainty Fund, it is expected to be fully depleted in just over 3 years. |
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Many residents live in Emeryville because it provides a higher quality of life than surrounding cities. In fact, the City has conducted two surveys to assess resident priorities and satisfaction, and over 80% of residents expressed high approval with the City and services. The City has worked to meet the wishes of residents for higher quality of life projects such as additional parks, but these projects increase the City’s maintenance needs. Supporting the services that make Emeryville a great community is important to our quality of life. Emeryville residents and businesses enjoy the benefits of our clean, safe, and well-maintained city. |
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To further address our fiscal challenges, the City Council has placed Measure K on the November 2009 ballot to increase the current Card Room fee by just 1%. This proposal would not impact the majority of Emeryville residents, but will assist in closing our budget shortfall. The city is also considering at other potential finance measures in the future. |
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We want to hear your ideas and thoughts about Emeryville’s fiscal challenges. If you would like more information, please call City Manager Patrick O’Keeffe at (510) 596-4371, or email to pokeeffe@emeryville.org.
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Human Resources
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You can be notified of our current positions by going to www.calopps.org and click on Creating A Personal Profile Link. You will be able to choose the cities and jobs you would like to be notified for as well as set an application to keep on file. www.calopps.org |
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No. We do not accept resumes or applications for positions that are not currently open. |
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Yes, if you applied online you will receive an email notice that your application has been received. |
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Once you apply for a open position you will receive a notification of whether you are moving on to the next phase in the recruitment either by email. |
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You can apply for any open position online by clicking on the Current Job Openings link or by going directly to www.calopps.org. You may also use our computer at the front desk of City Hall to apply. Current Job Openings |
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Not unless the job announcement states it. Be sure to read the job announcement for all required material that needs to be submitted with your application. |
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No, you must apply for each position separately. This ensures that there is no misunderstanding in the position you are applying for. |
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You may obtain a typing certificate from most temporary agencies. Please note that typing certificates obtained from an online typing service will not be accepted. Please check the job announcement for minimum requirements. To view a list of sampling agencies to obtain a typing certificate from click on Typing Certificates |
Planning Division
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Please view the Land Use Map from the new General Plan, found at the link below, to determine the land use for an individual property. You can zoom in on the map for more detail. If you are having trouble determining the zoning, please contact Arly Cassidy, the Assistant Planner, at (510) 596-4362 or acassidy@emeryville.org. Land Use Map |
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There is often confusion about whether a property is within the City of Emeryville or not. Having 94608 as your zipcode does not automatically mean the property is in Emeryville. The best way to determine this is to look at the Zoning Map, found at the link below. If you are still uncertain, please contact the Assistant Planner, Arly Cassidy, at (510) 596-4362 or acassidy@emeryville.org. City Boundry Map |
Police Department
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Please call the Criminal Investigations Section Sergeant at (510) 596-3731. |
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If your vehicle was found with expired registration, the Police Department charges a fee of $30 (cash only & exact change). Current registration and a valid driver’s license must be provided at the time of the vehicle release. The towing company will also charge fees for the release of the vehicle. Emeryville Police Department is open 24 hours/7 days a week for vehicle releases. |
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You must obtain a vehicle release from the law enforcement agency that took the original stolen report. Bring the vehicle release & a current valid driver’s license to the Emeryville Police Department. If you do not have a valid driver’s license, you must bring a person with a valid driver’s license to drive the vehicle away. You will then retrieve your vehicle at the towing facility in Oakland. |
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Not all seized or recovered property can be returned. If you would like to inquire about recovering your property, please call the property clerk at (510) 596-3712. |
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Yes. Fingerprinting is done by appointment only Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 3:00 pm (excluding holidays). You must make an appointment with the property clerk at (510) 596-3712. |
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We encourage people to call the police department when witnessing suspicious activity. Please call the main phone number, which is (510) 596-3700. DIAL 911, only if the crime is life threatening or there is imminent danger of a violence. If you are using a cell phone, make sure you program the following emergency phone number for the Emeryville Police Department (510) 596-3737. When you dial 911 on a cell phone, the call is directed to the California Highway Patrol, who has to transfer the call to the local police agency where you are located. This can take several minutes, so please program your cell phone with your local law enforcement agency emergency phone number. |
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The Emeryville Police Department contracts their animal service through the City of Piedmont. Please call the Emeryville Police Department at (510) 596-3700. |
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To find out about job openings the in the Emeryville Police Department, click |
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Traffic citations are handled by the Superior Court, Traffic Division 661 Washington Street Oakland, CA 94607. They are open Monday – Friday from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (excluding holidays). You may pay your ticket in person or by mail. You can contact them at (510) 268-7673. |
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Ensure that the violation that you were cited for has been corrected (i.e. registration current, headlight functioning, etc.). You must bring your citation to any law enforcement agency or flag down an officer in your community to have them sign off on it as to verifying that the violation has been corrected. As a precaution, it is advised to make a copy of the citation (front and back) before mailing it (in case it becomes lost). Most agencies have a correction fee, so be sure that it is mailed in with the citation. The Emeryville Police Department’s correction fee is $10.00. |
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All violators will receive a $351 citation with a copy of the photographs. A convicted red-light violation will have the penalty of one point on your driving record. Traffic school is an option for those who meet the court requirements, and information can be obtained through the Superior Court. If you have received a red-light citation at an intersection equipped with digital video, you can view your photo/video by going to www.photonotice.com, enter city code EMC. For further questions, please call the Traffic Division at (510) 596-3723. |
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Complete the enclosed form as best as you can and forward the information provided to Redflex (provide an address for Redflex), also make a copy & forward the form to the driver if you know who the driver is. For further questions, please call the Traffic Division at (510) 596-3723. |
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Parking penalty payments may be sent by mail to the address below. The penalty fees for your violation is listed on your citation. Please write the citation number on your check and mail WITHIN TEN (10) WORKING DAYS FROM THE DATE OF YOUR CITATION. Emeryville Police Department Parking Enforcement Center P.O. Box 5010 San Ramon, CA 94583 To pay by Visa or Mastercard, call 1-800-281-PARK or go to www.ezpaycorp.com |
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To appeal a parking citation, call (510) 596-3700 to request a Parking Citation Appeals Request form and have it mailed to you directly, request one in person Monday thru Friday from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (excluding holidays) on the second floor of the Emeryville Police Department building or you may access one by the internet, just click here to download/print the form. Fill this form out completely and submit with any paperwork that you wish to use as proof for your appeal. Mail it to the Emeryville Police Department Traffic Division, 2449 Powell Street, Emeryville , CA 94608 or return it to the Police Services on the second floor of the Emeryville Police Department building during the above hours. Please do not send original paperwork, only copies You should receive a response within seven to ten business days of filing your appeal. Any further questions can be answered by reading the back of the appeal form. |
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Yellow zones are for vehicles with commercial plates only that are actively loading and unloading items. |
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A commercial plate contains one number followed by one letter, then five numbers (i.e. 5A12345). |
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We have street sweeping signs posted in Emeryville. Street sweeping is done on the first, second, third, and fourth Thursdays of each month. We do not have street sweeping if there is a fifth Thursday in the month. The first and third Thursdays of each month, street sweeping is done on the north and west side of the street. The second and fourth Thursdays of each month, street sweeping is done on the south and east side of the street. Street sweeping is from 8 am to12 noon. |
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You must contact the property manager regarding the vehicle because the vehicle is parked on private property. |
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Contact the police at (510) 596-3700 and report the description (color, make, model and if possible year) and location of the car. The vehicle will be tagged and removed after 72 hours, and will be towed. |
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You must obtain a VIN verification form from your local Department of Motor Vehicle’s office, then you can go to any law enforcement agency to be filled out by an officer or technician or if you are in Emeryville, you can call (510) 596-3700 to have an officer or technician respond to your location. |
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Emeryville Police Department is open 24 hours a day/7 days a week to file a report for crimes that occurred in Emeryville. If you are filing the report in person at 2449 Powell Street, 2nd floor, after 5:00 pm, please use the red phone in the lobby across from the elevators to notify dispatchers you would like to file a police report. |
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Involved parties may obtain a copy of a report in person at the Emeryville Police Services front counter Monday – Friday from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (closed on holidays). The 1st copy is free and each additional copy is $20.00 (cash only & exact change). If you are unable to pick-up a copy, you may maila self-addressed envelope with your name, date/time/location of occurrence and case or event number to the Emeryville Police Department. If you are not a victim but you represent a business, you must bring in a valid state identification card, and a request letter on business letterhead authorizing you to obtain a copy and $20 in cash only. |
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If you are a party to the action and listed on the actual report, the first copy is free. Thereafter, it will be $20 for reports and $18 for event histories (cash only & exact change). Please have the case or event number available. You may contact (510) 596-3700 for more information. |
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If you are unable to pick-up a copy, you may mail us a signed request and a self-addressed envelope with your name, date/time/location of occurrence and case or event number. |
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Unfortunately you will not be able to obtain a report unless you are listed on the actual report. |
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Dog licenses are $5 for 1 year or $10 for 3 years (cash only & exact change) and may be obtained at the Emeryville PD Police Services front counter Monday - Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Please bring proof of current rabies vaccination. |
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You must contact the City of Emeryville to purchase a business license, then contact the Emeryville Police Department at (510) 596-3723 x607 to schedule an appointment for a taxi cab inspection. On the day of your appointment, copies of the following are needed: Proof of current registration, proof of current insurance, and a receipt showing that you paid the taxi cab permit fee to the City of Emeryville. Fees are paid to the City of Emeryville, 1333 Park Avenue. Their phone number is (510) 596-3790. The Emeryville PoliceTraffic Division will inspect your taxi to ensure it meets all safety standards. You must also schedule an appointment with the property clerk by calling (510) 596-3712 for picture identification. If all safety standards are met, a taxi cab permit will be issued.
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Public Works
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Assuming your submittal is error free, you should receive payment within 35 days of submittal. |
Redevelopment Agency
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Information on available commercial space in Emeryville can be found on the Commercial Assistance page. This information is updated approximately every six months, usually in the spring and fall.
Properties that are available either for sale or lease below market rates are infrequently available, and typically are provided only under special circumstances. Please contact the Economic Development and Housing Department at (510) 596-4350 to inquire if any such properties are currently available. |
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For the loan program, businesses (exceptions below) with a demonstrated need for Agency assistance which are either currently located on, or are planning to locate to, San Pablo and Park Aves. are eligible for this program. Both existing and start-up enterprises are eligible under the loan program.
For the façade grant program, all commercial facades (exceptions below) which are either currently located on, or are planning to locate to, San Pablo and Park Aves. in Emeryville are eligible for this program.
Ineligible businesses under both programs, regardless of location, are gun stores, liquor stores, pornography stores, massage parlors, pawn shops, check cashing businesses, cigarette stores, video game, and gambling establishments. |
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The Emeryville Redevelopment Agency has two programs to assist small businesses. There is a low-interest loan program, which can be used to help finance tenant improvements and non-movable equipment purchases. There is also a façade grant program, which reimburses commercial property owners for commercial signage and storefront improvements. |
South Bayfront Pedestrian-Bicycle Bridge & Horton Landing Park Improvement
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The project involves the design and construction of a pedestrian-bicycle bridge over the railroad
tracks near the Bay Street Center. The project includes the ramps and connections from the
bridge to existing or proposed projects. On the west side, it will connect to Ohlone Way and the
Bay Street parking garage. On the east side, it connects to the future Horton Landing Park. |
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The City of Emeryville is building this new bridge to expand alternative transportation options,
improve access between shopping and employment areas, and improve connections between
recreational bicycle and pedestrian trails. |
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The City has allocated approximately $8 million toward the project for construction and design.
This project is included in the 2007-2011 Capital Improvement Program, and is funded by the
Redevelopment Agency. |
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The project is on regional bicycle and pedestrian corridors. The bridge will connect to the
Emeryville Greenway on the east side and will provide a path across the railroad tracks to
connect to the Bay Trail to the west. It will also provide convenient access from central
Emeryville to the Bay Street Center. |
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The bridge design team is currently studying a variety of bridge concepts that will fit the site and
the City’s budget. These will be ready for public review at the next public meeting in February
2008. The bridge will be visible from many different viewpoints, and it is the design team’s goal
to have an aesthetically pleasing bridge! |
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The preliminary design phase will finish this spring, and the design and permit process will then
take approximately one year. Construction will begin in the spring of 2009, and will also take
approximately one year. The bridge opening is scheduled for the spring of 2010. |
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The bridge and ramps are being designed to meet ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act)
requirements and be a Class 1 bicycle path. The maximum slope anywhere on the ramps is 5
percent. Stairs will be provided at each end of the bridge for a more direct route for pedestrians. |
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The bottom of the bridge structure needs to clear the railroad tracks by approximately 23 feet.
With a maximum slope of 5 percent, the ramps will need to be approximately 500 feet long. |
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Yes, the ramps on the west side will connect to the Bay Street parking garage. A marked path
will lead from the ramps to the existing elevator. There will not be access to the elevator during
non-business hours, however. |
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An elevator on the east side is not included in this project. |
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The bridge, ramps, and paths will be well lit, and are being designed to be visible by the
surrounding areas. |
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The City Council and the Project Committee are guiding the planning of the bridge, with
support from City Staff and the Fire Department. The Project Committee includes residents,
bicyclists, City Council members, and representatives from the adjacent businesses, Novartis and
Bay Street. |
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There are several ways to participate:
• Attend public workshops such as these. There will be two additional workshops in the
future. The next workshop will be in February 2008 and will focus on concepts for the
bridge design.
• Make comments at City Council meetings when the project is discussed. The City Council
usually discusses the project on the third Tuesday of the month.
• Observe Project Committee meetings. These meetings are announced and the agendas
and minutes are posted on the project website (see below).
You may also contact Ignacio Dayrit, City Project Manager, at (510) 596-4356 or at
idayrit@ci.emeryville.ca.us. |
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