Pedestrianized Telegraph Avenue Support Letter from Sierra Club NAC Group
January 26, 2026
We are writing to express our strong support for a pedestrianized Telegraph Avenue. By limiting or removing private vehicles on the one-way section of Telegraph, Berkeley can become a leader in reclaiming urban green space, reducing car dependence,...
Sierra Club letter opposing electronic billboards in Oakland
January 26, 2026
The Sierra Club writes to express our opposition to the proposed installation of electronic billboards at the Lake Temescal site. While our organization has maintained a national stance against highway billboard proliferation since 1969, we are most...
Letter in Support of Proposed Development at 2274 Shattuck (former UA Theater)
April 15, 2025
To promote more equitable housing options while reducing negative climate impacts, we are writing to express our strong support of the 2274 Shattuck project to create multi-family housing on the site of the old UA Theater.
Letter in Support of Missing Middle Housing in Berkeley
March 27, 2025
We are writing again in continued strong support of Berkeley’s intent to promote “missing middle” housing, both in terms of zoning reform and reducing other restrictions on housing construction, as well as affirmatively furthering fair housing.
Letter in Support of More Holistic TDM Approach to Berkeley Ferry
March 27, 2025
The Sierra Club Northern Alameda County Group strongly encourages Berkeley to take a more holistic, non-single occupancy vehicle-centric approach to planning for future ferry passenger capacity at the Berkeley Marina.
Oakland City Council: Continue to Sell Measure U Bonds
December 4, 2024
The Sierra Club Northern Alameda County group strongly urges Oakland to continue to sell Measure U bonds to fund street repaving and improvement projects in Oakland.
Sierra Club Letter on Estuary Park Master Plan
November 22, 2024
The Sierra Club and our members express our strong support for the City’s plan for renovating and expanding Estuary Park—the City’s major park with access to the waterfront and the Estuary.
Richmond-San Rafael Bridge Public Pathway Pilot Project
November 22, 2024
Dear San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission Members:
We, the undersigned organizations, urge you to reject the Metropolitan Transportation Commission and Caltrans staff’s BCDC permit amendment request to close the...
Letter on Vision 980 Study
August 16, 2024
August 7th, 2024
Dina El-Tawansy District Director Caltrans District 4 111 Grand Ave Oakland, CA 94612
Re: Vision I-980 Study
Dear Director El-Tawansy and Vision 980 Team,
On behalf of the Sierra Club, I am writing to express our support for...
Letter on Inclusionary Zoning in Oakland
August 16, 2024
August 7th, 2024
Oakland City Council
1 Frank H Ogawa Plaza, Oakland, California 94612
Dear Councilmembers,
We are writing to provide input to the City of Oakland as it explores inclusionary zoning (IZ) policies to meet the required number...
