Today’s Headlines
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By
Bryan Goebel
9:14 AM PDT on September 22, 2011
- Muni Driver Runs Over Bicyclist’s Arm, Drives Away (SF Examiner)
- Bicyclist Hurt by Driver on Hwy 1 Near Davenport (Santa Cruz Patch)
- Places With High Numbers of Cyclists are Safer for Pedestrians (Streetsblog NY)
- Idaho Town Outlaws Texting for Pedestrians Crossing the Street (Desert News)
- SFMTA Board Director Brinkman Wants City to Consider Speed Cams (City Insider)
- Chuck Nevius on Free Muni for Young People: “Good Idea Needs More Thought”
- Plans for Walnut Creek BART Transit Village “Back on Track” (Coco Times)
- BART Board to Discuss Fare Increase Program, Financial Outlook (SF Exam)
- Today is World Car-Free Day, Living in the O Writer Plans to Celebrate in a Taxi
- Mayoral Candidate Phil Ting Offers $1,000 for Best Towing App (City Insider)
- Oakland City Council Looks to Revamp Building Inspection (SF Gate)
- Golden Gate Transit Expected to Approve WiFi for All Buses (SF Examiner)
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Bryan Goebel is a reporter at KQED Public Radio in San Francisco. A veteran journalist and writer, he helped launch Streetsblog SF in 2009 and served as editor for three years. He lives car-free in the Castro District.
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