Pedaling the Presidio
"Cycle through scenery, immerse in history on this five-mile, moderate
bicycle ride. A unique program in a unique national park."
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Streetfilms: Green Bike Box and Left-Turn Lane on The Wiggle
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"The Wiggle" is one of San Francisco’s most beloved and cherished bike routes and guides riders the easiest way between two nasty hills. It even has its own Wiki page. It’s so popular, it is hard to stand there at any point of the day and not see mega helpings of cyclists passing thru! (Please […]
SPUR Forum: Parking in Our Cities
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From SPUR: Image courtesy of Flickr user Geoffery Kehrig People with disabilities have trouble finding parking in San Francisco on a daily basis, making it difficult to access their destinations. The city’s Accessible Parking Policy Advisory Committee has developed a package of recommendations to increase access and reduce disabled parking placard misuse. Come hear about the […]
Bay Area Bike Share Releases Pricing and Membership Details
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Bay Area Bike Share just got more official with a new website, Facebook and Twitter account. The Bay Area Air Quality Management District announced the system’s new social media presence along with its pricing and membership details: Membership rates to join Bay Area Bike Share will be $88 for an annual pass, $22 for a three-day pass and $9 for a […]
Walkability Scores Don’t Work For Everyone
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Standard walkability metrics aren't factoring in all the reasons why residents can't or won't travel by foot, a new analysis suggests— and cities need to think beyond the sidewalk, particularly in neighborhoods of color that face the steepest barriers.
THE BRAKE: Should Cities Train Their Own Transportation Advocates?
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On this week's podcast, we explore why it's so hard to get a new crosswalk — for both the citizen and the transportation professional at the other end of the request.
This Week: Converting Offices, Central Subway, Bike to Wherever Day
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Here is a list of events this week.