This company helps public-sector agencies measure and improve the performance of their transportation systems. Services include freeway and transit performance measurements, incident management and info distribution. The business is located in downtown Berkeley, one block west of the UC Berkeley campus.
This building, home to many of Berkeley's nonprofits, is a nonprofit itself and a green building to boot. The lobby boasts a small art gallery and open design. The whole building provides meeting spaces for committed activists to meet and exchange ideas.
Berkeley's Northside Travel is a Certified Travel Counselors approved travel agency. It offers travel planning services for individuals and businesses, including cruises, airline tickets, lodging reservations and land tours. There are several agents on staff to help clients with their travel needs.
Ben's Moving & Trucking specializes in local moves (generally within a 100-mile radius) in the Northern California area. It is a small family-owned company that specializes in packing, moving and unpacking. There are no jobs too big or too small for Ben's. Moving and packing materials are available, as is a packing specialist who can organize and prepare materials before the move takes place. Hourly rates are $120 an hour for two men and a truck. Additional movers and packers are $50 an hour each. Contact Ben's for a free estimate.
Golden Bear Storage, covering a quarter of a block in West Berkeley, has a wide range of storage lockers. Units between 24 and 200 square feet are available. Clients who rent for three months or more receive an extra month free.
The Union of Concerned Scientists is an association over 250,000 strong. The organization has a commitment to a creating a safer world and environment through independent research and citizen action. The business offices participate in green practices and the company is Better Business Bureau accredited and given a four-star charity rating by Charity Navigator.