Month: July 2010
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Yes, You Can Move the Needle on Public Support for a Gas Tax Hike
Last
week, USA Today reported rather gleefully that the
U.S. gas tax has never been lower. Having remained unchanged at
18.4 cents per gallon since 1993, American drivers are now paying half
as much in inflation-adjusted gas taxes, per 1,000 miles driven, that
they did in 1975. We can pretty much forget about investing in new and
expanded transit systems -- or even just holding up our bridges -- as
long as this is the case.
July 7, 2010
Today’s Headlines
Ray LaHood “Alarmed” by Lobbying Effort to Reframe Distracted Driving Debate (NYT) Temporary Transby Terminal Set to Open on August 7th (SF Gate, SF Business Times) Sen. Boxer Touts Doyle Drive Project as Jobs Booster in Campaign Event (SF Examiner, SF Gate) Jury Deliberations Delayed in Mehserle Trial (SF Gate) Calm Urged After Verdict (LAT) … Continued
July 7, 2010
SFMTA Board Votes to Partially Restore Muni Service That Was Cut in May
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) Board, which runs Muni, voted today to partially restore service that was cut in May, contingent on the Board of Supervisors approving several actions and freeing up a one-time disbursement of county sales tax revenue.
July 6, 2010
Eyes on the Street: Muni Buses Block Green Bike Lanes for the 4th
We're pretty sure this happens every July 4th, but bicyclists headed westbound up Market Street toward Van Ness, and especially those turning right from Polk, got quite a surprise Sunday afternoon to find rows of Muni buses -- along two blocks -- queued up in the bike lanes. The difference this year is the bike lanes are green and separated with soft-hit posts, some of which looked pretty beat up after being run over by the buses.
July 6, 2010
Weekly ARCO/ BP Protest
Demand a safe bikeway on Fell St. while protesting BP's destruction of the Gulf. Ongoing protests.
July 6, 2010
The Freedom to Not Drive
The thought of the day comes to us from the island of Oahu, where
Doug Carlson writes the "Yes to Rail" blog. Carlson advocates for
construction of the Honolulu rail system, recent
recipient of a key approval from the Federal Transit
Administration.
July 6, 2010
This Week in Livable Streets Events
This week is all about getting out of the house and out of the car. Discover parklets in your neck of the woods and cruise to work on your bike for Gas-Free Friday. Then, get ready for the weekend as Sunday Streets rocks the Mission all over again. Here are this week's highlights:
July 6, 2010
Today’s Headlines
SFMTA Board to Hold Public Hearing Today on Restoring Muni Service (SF Examiner) Woman Injured in 2006 Muni Crash on Market St. to Receive $750k Claim (SF Examiner) SFMTA Will Stop Paying Six Muni Operators for Work as Union Reps (City Insider) Fourth of July Marked 150th Anniversary of First Market St. Rail Line (SF … Continued
July 6, 2010
BART Board Swears in New Police Chief, Approves Livermore Alignment
Editor's note: We're taking Monday off. Enjoy the long weekend and see you back here Tuesday!
July 2, 2010
SFMTA Implements Changes at Fell Street ARCO, But Is It Better?
At the corner of Fell Street at Divisadero it's frightening to witness the minute-by-minute close calls between drivers and cyclists on a one-way arterial that resembles the freeway it was once proposed to be. Some drivers, on a speeding high from their descent down the hill to the problematic stretch that precedes the intersection, jostle for space, lean on their horns, yell expletives and generally have no regard for the right of way of bicyclists, let alone each other, as they queue up to turn left onto Divisadero or get gas at the ARCO BP station, which has now become the scene of weekly protests.
July 2, 2010