Month: August 2012
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Despite Skewed Parking Math, Planning Commission Approves 55 Laguna
The SF Planning Commission unanimously approved a major housing development at 55 Laguna Street yesterday, despite an excessive amount of car parking that livable streets advocates say should be lowered under stricter parking maximums.
August 17, 2012
Walking Rates in America Improve, Still Pitiful
There's a new report out from the Centers for Disease Control that finds nearly 40 percent of American adults had not walked for a ten-minute period in the previous seven days. Yikes.
August 17, 2012
Next Tuesday: Public Meeting on Creating a 5-Fulton Limited Muni Line
To help speed rush hour trips on the 5-Fulton line, Muni is proposing a limited-stop service during the morning and afternoon peaks. SFMTA staff and D1 Supervisor Eric Mar will hold a meeting on Tuesday in the inner Richmond District for the public to weigh in on the proposed route.
August 16, 2012
Woman Injured By Shuttle Driver in Crosswalk at 18th and Dolores Streets
A woman was injured in a crosswalk by a shuttle driver at 18th and Dolores Streets, next to Dolores Park, at about 12:40 p.m. today, according to reader Patrick Santana.
August 16, 2012
What’s It Like to Bike to Work on Separated Lanes? “Awesome.”
Dottie at Network blog Let's Go Ride a Bike has had an experience I think most of us would envy.
August 16, 2012
SFMTA Looks to Tackle Abuse of Handicap Parking Placards
Aiming to reduce handicap parking placard abuse, the SF Municipal Transportation Agency is in the early stages of an effort to reform state laws that enshrine free parking privileges for placard holders.
August 15, 2012