Welcome to the website of the Richmond Street Neighbors Association in El Cerrito, California. We believe people are the primary experts on their own lives.

We live in cities that are governed democratically “of the people, by the people, for the people.” Thus the nature of the urban environment must be defined by the people.

The project’s proposed changes for Richmond Street will not improve safety. Instead, it will create new hazards for all El Cerrito residents using Richmond Street.

The City of El Cerrito’s project violates the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by not accounting for residents with mobility challenges, which will increase isolation and reduce independence.

Bike lanes are celebrated as solutions for cyclist safety, environmental sustainability, public health and urban transformation, yet the reality is far less rosy.

While reducing carbon emissions is a worthy goal, the Richmond Street Complete Streets Improvement Project will have the opposite effect.

The City of El Cerrito is pursuing the Richmond Street Complete Streets Improvement Project despite significant financial concerns.

Property values are directly tied to accessibility and convenience. The removal of 60% of Richmond Street’s street parking will devalue homes.

The City asserts it conducted extensive community engagement; however, Richmond Street residents were not adequately consulted.

Despite the City of El Cerrito’s claims of heavy bicycle traffic on Richmond Street, actual usage data does not support this assertion.

When considering what we want our street, most of us would prioritize a safe, clean and quiet environment with good community engagement.

The Richmond Street Complete Streets Improvement Project, when implemented as proposed, is severely flawed.