Day: June 11, 2010
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Muni Operators Reject Concessions Proposal
Muni drivers rejected a concessions proposal today that would have saved the SFMTA $18.7 million over the next two years and allowed the agency to fully restore service by next July.
June 11, 2010
EBBC Monthly Meeting: Introducing your community bike organizations
"Ever wanted to fix your own bike? Want to find out who accepts bike
donations? This month, EBBC Education Coordinator and Cycles of Change
staff member, Isaac Rodriguez, will be facilitating a panel with local
bicycle community organizations throughout the East Bay. Find out what
these groups are doing to encourage bicycling at the grassroots level,
where their shops are located, and how you can get involved. You'll here
from well established groups that have paved the way as well as groups
have recently formed. Come and meet some of the various
members/organizers who are making a difference with local youth and
adults."
June 11, 2010
June Pedestrian Safety Advisory Committee Meeting
In addition to our normal meeting, we will be hearing a presentation from Dr. Rajiv Bhatia titled as follows:
June 11, 2010
Pedestrian Struck By Cab Driver at Market and 5th
A pedestrian was struck and seriously injured by the driver of a cab near the intersection of Market and 5th Street this afternoon.
June 11, 2010
San Francisco Will Explore Bringing Car-Share to the Curbside
San Francisco could eventually see car-sharing come to the curbside after the Planning Commission voted yesterday to urge the city to explore the idea of allowing on-street car-share pods. The commission also voted to start a process of updating the city's guidelines for car-share requirements in new buildings.
June 11, 2010
San Francisco Company Seeks to Expand Street Trees’ Reach
San Francisco's urban forest may look bushy and green, but below ground it's suffering.
June 11, 2010
Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Accessibility
A few months ago, we had a discussion in this space
about the question of whether
mobility is a basic human right. Many commenters expressed concern
that framing the issue this way was counterproductive, leading to the
impression that people in our society should have the right to jet
anywhere they want at a moment's notice. Here's what commenter Mark
Walker had to say then:
June 11, 2010
Today’s Headlines
Muni Union Set to Vote Today on Labor Concessions (City Insider) BART Directors Approve Budget with No Fare Increases or Service Cuts (SF Gate, Merc, KCBS) How to Revive Oakland’s Economy? Student Suggests Streetcar Line (SF Gate) Living in the O: “Berkeley City Council Coming Around on BRT” New Hybrid Buses Set to Roll Out … Continued
June 11, 2010