Year: 2009

Today on the Streetsblog Network, a couple of very thought-provoking posts.

More headlines over at Streetsblog Capitol Hill

Supervisor Bevan Dufty has called for the MTA and the SFPD to provide an update to the public on SFPD's Bus Inspection Program, and the agencies have agreed to do so at a November 9 Board of Supervisors committee meeting. The presentation will include an update on the trial program to track officers' Muni ridership by requiring them to tag their TransLink cards as they enter and exit transit vehicles.

"Come and speak your mind about bicycle issues in San Francisco. This eleven member committee meets once a month and advises the Board of Supervisors on all matters bicycle."

"Every month, the SFBC Bike Buddies hit the street to acquaint new riders with common or challenging bike commute routes in San Francisco with a Route Ride. In November, learn the best routes from downtown to the Western Addition, highlighting McAllister Street; new riders are encouraged."

"Come join Different Spokes (DSSF), the San Francisco Bay Area's GLBT cycling club for our monthly Jersey Ride, held the second Saturday of each month. All are welcome. The ride offers different distance and level options. The ride starts from Peet's in the Castro. There are three options so you can go at your own pace and distance. The rides split and regroup in Tiburon where we have lunch together as a group."

"Whether you're a Reid Brothers fan, a Richmond District history hound, or just fancy a nice ride around the neighborhood, come along on this non-athletic, non-academic architecture tour. From the turn of the 20th Century through its first few decades, James and Merritt Reid designed an impressive number of San Francisco's buildings, from theaters to hotels, office towers to townhouses, bandshells to barns. We'll take a look at nine of the Reids' Richmond District projects that help round out the collection (catch the third annual Reid Bros in SF ride on January 16)."

"This four-hour in-classroom, introductory course is perfect for new cyclists and those want to feel more comfortable riding on city streets. Class will cover the basics for how to choose the right bike and properly fit a helmet. Learn tips for the safest ways to ride in traffic, techniques to avoid or deal with road hazards and emergency maneuvers along with other useful gems of knowledge, like the best way to lock up your bike and how to use a bike in combination with public transit, and cyclists' legal rights and responsibilities."

"Join the Good Roads Crew to nail the trouble with Folsom. This prime bike route has the roughest, most hazardous surfaces in SOMA. (If you think others are worse, let us know and we’ll get to them, too). From 10th to the Embarcadero we’ll bike, walk, take notes, and get pics. Expect lots of spray paint around the potholes and cracks. Help us document how much Folsom needs resurfacing -- or, at the very least, wide-patch paving -- for cyclists to ride safely. Serious business but good cheer follows with drinks and lunch."