Month: July 2010
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Judge Expected to Issue Decision Monday in AC Transit Labor Dispute
Lawyers for AC Transit and the Amalgamated Transit Union squared off in an Oakland courtroom today in the ongoing dispute over a new contract. After two hours of arguments, Superior Court Judge Judith D. Ford indicated she would issue a ruling as early as Monday, but AC Transit attorneys predicted a final agreement might take much longer, and the legal ordeal could potentially drag into early next year.
July 30, 2010
House Approves Transpo Spending Bill After Stripping Out $ for Livability
The
House of Representatives passed its 2011 appropriations bill for
Transportation and Housing and Urban Development yesterday,
significantly increasing the amount going to both highways and transit
while decreasing spending overall. A fight over $200 million in funds
for the Obama Administration's new livability initiatives, however,
showed that substantive changes in federal transportation policy will
remain difficult to achieve until Congress tackles the long-term
transportation reauthorization bill.
July 30, 2010
Wiggle to the Market
"Bring your bike and a helmet and receive reusable bags, coupons for free produce and frequent biker cards. The group will then ride the Wiggle to the Upper Haight Farmers' Market to redeem coupons, shop and enter a raffle."
July 30, 2010
SFBC Valet Bicycle Parking at Party on Block 18
"It's the second bi-annual block party on 18th Street featuring the tastiest neighbors in Gourmet Gulch. Locally made and crafted food and beer, children's entertainment, a pie contest, DJs and of course SFBC's own free valet bicycle parking. All proceeds benefit the Women's Building, BuenDia Family School, 826 Valencia, Next Course & Pie Ranch."
July 30, 2010
SFBC Valet Bicycle Parking at the Ferry Building Saturday Farmers Market
"Pedal to the Ferry Building to fill up your panniers with local bounty
and park your bike with the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition. All 52
weeks a year, the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition will be providing
complimentary valet bike parking."
July 30, 2010
WTF Night at the Bike Kitchen
"WTF night at the Bike Kitchen is for women, trans/gender queer folks, femmes, or anybody else that has had gender be a barrier to learning mechanics. No one turned away!"
July 30, 2010
SF Bicycle Advisory Committee meeting
"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."
July 30, 2010
SFBC New Network Route Ride: Beach to Bay
"Join the SF Bicycle Coalition on a relaxed ride from the Beach to the Bay, visiting some of the most newest bike lanes in town. We'll also be visiting new bike lanes (and soon-to-be bike lanes!), new sharrows, and visit other improvements to the San Francisco's Streets. Come join us for fun, slow riding, and to see the network grow!"
July 30, 2010
Pedaling the Presidio
"Cycle through scenery, immerse in history on this five-mile, moderate
bicycle ride. A unique program in a unique national park."
July 30, 2010