Ben Gerhardstein

Pushing for #SafeStreets in Berkeley.

[Ben Gerhardstein @bgerhardstein]

Thrilled that Adena Ishii will be Berkeley’s next mayor!

Adena ran an incredible campaign, clearly emphasizing her commitment to safe streets. I’m heartened that Berkeley voters responded favorably.

[Walk Bike Berkeley @WalkBikeBerk]

Breaks our heart to share that the pedestrian hit at Rose St and Josephine yesterday has died.

Update: https://t.co/50EDPVlRiC

[Walk Bike Berkeley @WalkBikeBerk]

Upsetting news. A motorist severely injured a pedestrian on Rose Street this evening. We hope this person has a full recovery. Berkeley needs to renew its focus on #VisionZero. ❤️‍🩹
https://t.co/50EDPVlRiC

[East Bay Young Democrats @EBYD]

Kick-Ass Youth of the Year
@BerkSafeStreets Leads
@brandonyung1
@mirvswerve
@bgould4berkeley

[Ben Gerhardstein @bgerhardstein]

HUGE NEWS! Thankful for everyone who pitched in to make this happen!

[Yes on FF @BerkSafeStreets]

🚨 Election Update: Measure FF passed!

Berkeley voters just approved Measure FF, a groundbreaking measure will provide more than $250M over 14 years for street repair, repaving, and life-saving safety infrastructure. The measure was placed on the ballot by volunteer signature gatherers who collected thousands of signatures. This is a huge win and demonstrates both broad support for safer streets and the effectiveness of our grassroots organizing. In addition to better maintained, smoother streets, this means we can expect more improvements such as better sidewalks, flashing beacons, raised crosswalks, traffic calming, protected bike lanes, landscaping, and signal prioritization. To learn more about the Measure and how it will improve Berkeley’s streets, visit https://t.co/JJZNlLVOot!

With about two thirds of votes counted, Measure FF has received more than 60% approval. Although more votes have yet to be counted, this incredibly positive result indicates that it’s clear FF has passed!

From beginning to end, this campaign was a truly community-driven, grassroots endeavor. Thank you to every volunteer who gathered signatures, canvassed, put up a lawn sign, and talked to family or neighbors about the measure. Our collective voices and actions will lead to real change on Berkeley’s streets to make them safer, more accessible, more sustainable, and smoother — all while avoiding greater maintenance obligations in the future. You did it!

[Yes on FF @BerkSafeStreets]

Watch the election results roll in with us!Yes on FF Election Night Watch Party Spats in Downtown Berkeley on Tuesday, Nov 5 at 8:00pm. See you there! ❤️‍🔥

[Ben Gerhardstein @bgerhardstein]

This Saturday! Help get out the vote by joining the ROLL TO THE POLLS bike ride!

Meet at San Pablo Park at 11am. We’ll do a circuit of the ballot drop-boxes in Berkeley.

Put a VOTE sign on your bike, or just come along and cheer.

RSVP: https://t.co/NlM1SS19Yj

[Ben Gerhardstein @bgerhardstein]

It’s Halloween. Let’s acknowledge that walking and biking on Berkeley’s streets can be scary! 🫣 💀⚠️‼️

Here’s my “Measure” FF costume.

✔️Yes on FF!
🚫No on EE!

[Yes on FF @BerkSafeStreets]

Check out this incredible video by @WalkBikeBerk featuring @viggyswam with a Yes on FF mention at the end! https://t.co/cQs32NUkSW
Vote Yes on FF and No on EE by Nov 5 to make Berkeley’s streets accessible to all ages and modes of transportation! 🗳️

[Yes on FF @BerkSafeStreets]

We ❤️ spotting signs on bikes! Request one today at https://t.co/M5PdpnhBFo

[Terry Taplin🚰🏳️‍🌈🥑🌹🚲🚍✍️🏾 @TaplinTerry]

“The seriousness of our elected leaders can be measured by whether they think these people need to be defeated or pandered to.”

I could not have said it better myself.

[Rigel Robinson @RigelRobinson]

There's a chaos caucus in our politics. The seriousness of our elected leaders can be measured by whether they think these people need to be defeated or pandered to.

@RashiKesarwani, you're a warrior. Keep at it.

https://t.co/oGX3hbzNdB

[🏳️‍🌈 Lori Droste @loridroste]

ICYMI: An audience member attempted to assault @RashiKesarwani last night, furious over modest neighborhood changes. Anti-housing anger has reached an absurd level—why the irrational resistance to these common sense housing solutions?

[Mayor of Berkeley, CA @adenaishii]

So excited for this! I’m leading a ride to get out the vote.🚲

🌳Saturday November 2nd, meet at 11am at San Pablo Park. Swipe for details ➡️

[Yes on FF @BerkSafeStreets]

Election Day is less than two weeks away! Help secure victory for safe streets in Berkeley by spreading the word:

Yes on FF ✅
No on EE 🚫

Donate, volunteer, and request a lawn sign at https://t.co/M5PdpnhBFo

[Ben Gerhardstein @bgerhardstein]

I biked this with three kids the other day. We all loved it. Go Emeryville!

[Ana Vasudeo @Ana4Berkeley]

Our students need to feel safe while walking or biking to school. Please vote yes on Measure FF!

[🏳️‍🌈 Lori Droste @loridroste]

Honored to partner with the esteemed city auditor @JennyTheAuditor to encourage voters to Vote NO on Measure EE. The auditor won a national award for her audit of our crumbling streets. She knows what’s needed to fix them. https://t.co/FWhQyQxkgw

[Jenny Wong, #StopAsianHate 王儷蓉 @JennyTheAuditor]

Berkeley has rocky roads. What to do in the upcoming election? It’s very simple. YES on FF. NO on EE.

See op-ed by @loridroste and me.

[Ben Gerhardstein @bgerhardstein]

Let’s get out the safe streets vote!

Roll to the Polls on Nov 2 with Adena Ishii and other pro-bike Berkeley candidates!

Sign up & info: https://t.co/NlM1SS0C8L