Day: July 18, 2011
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McCoppin Street Residents to Get Overdue Public Spaces
Residents just north of the Mission District who have lived in the shadow of the Central Freeway are beginning to see a glimmer of light. The city appears poised to move ahead with plans to bring street improvements and green space to the area, including a public plaza at the end of McCoppin Street that abuts the Octavia freeway onramp.
July 18, 2011
Rich People Love Sidewalks, And Other Livability Lessons From USDOT
When asking people what transportation options are important in their communities, why do poll-takers never ask them to choose between different options? Here comes another survey in which people say they want everything and are never asked to make the tradeoffs that come in the real world.
July 18, 2011
This Week in Livable Streets Events
This week, SPUR envisions 100,000 people per square mile and discusses parks as evolving artifacts, the streets repair bond measure goes before the SF Board of Supervisors, TransForum spotlights car-free adventures and heroes, and the San Jose Bike Party celebrates women who ride. Here are the highlights from the Streetsblog calendar: Monday: What would 100,000 people per square mile … Continued
July 18, 2011
Why Carmageddon (and the Wolfpack Victory) Matters
Over the weekend, a team of bicyclists beat an airplane from Burbank to Long Beach, California.
July 18, 2011