Aaron Bialick
Aaron was the editor of Streetsblog San Francisco from January 2012 until October 2015. He joined Streetsblog in 2010 after studying rhetoric and political communication at SF State University and spending a semester in Denmark.
Recent Posts
SFMTA Board of Directors Meeting
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Schedule and agendas
SFMTA Board of Directors Meeting
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Schedule and agendas
SFMTA Board of Directors Meeting
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Agenda
SFMTA Open House: L Taraval Improvements
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From SFMTA: Join us at an open house to learn about proposed improvements for the L Taraval! The L Taraval Rapid Project includes pedestrian safety and transit priority proposals that will make it safer for people walking, and increase the reliability of Muni. A suite of improvements are proposed along Taraval St, including: New or […]
SFMTA Open House: San Bruno Ave Improvements
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From SFMTA: Join us to discuss safety, transit and parking improvements for San Bruno Ave! The San Bruno Ave Multimodal Improvement Project includes pedestrian safety, transit priority and parking management proposals that will make the street safer for people walking, increase the reliability of Muni, and address parking availability in the neighborhood. Thanks to those […]
SFMTA Open House: Lombard Street Improvements
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From SFMTA: Join us at our second open house to learn about proposed improvements to Lombard Street! The city looks forward to making great change along Lombard Street, the gateway to San Francisco. As a first step, safety improvements along with utility upgrades are being coordinated with the Caltrans repaving project to ensure residents and visitors are safe to enjoy the area […]
Community Meeting on SF General Hospital Parking and Transit
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From SF Health Network: City and County of San Francisco (CCSF) is hosting a community meeting to update you on activities and proposed plans for changes at SFGH and in the surrounding vicinity. This meeting will be next Wednesday, September 30th from 6:00 to 7:30 pm in the 2nd floor cafeteria of the San Francisco General Hospital […]
Bayshore Multi-Modal Facility Study Open House
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From SF Planning Dept.: Join the City & County of San Francisco to discuss the Bayshore Multi-Modal Facility Study. The Study will analyze alternatives, recommend a location and conceptual design, and provide an implementation plan for a multi-modal facility in the Bayshore area. At the open house, staff will ask for your input on preferred […]
Census: 95% of New SF Commuters Since 2006 Don’t Drive Solo
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As San Francisco’s economy booms, a lot more people are commuting, and very few are doing it in a car. Between 2006 and 2014, the city saw a net growth of about 86,400 commuters, and 95 percent of them don’t drive, according to data from the US Census American Community Survey. The ACS numbers provide the best available […]
The “Bike Yield Law”: It’s How Captain Sanford Rolls, Too
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Even John Sanford is not immune to practicing the safe, common-sense ethic that most people on bikes use to negotiate stop signs. SFPD’s Park Station captain is the latest officer to be filmed within the Park District executing the completely normal practice of slowing and yielding, and not necessarily coming to a full stop, during a ride with bike advocates last […]
KTVU Stays Classy With Fearmongering Segment on “Bike Yield Law”
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What KTVU’s sensationalistic bike coverage lacks in integrity, it compensates for in consistency. The Fox affiliate’s segment on the proposed “Bike Yield Law” yesterday kept the bar low in manufacturing controversy, featuring a bedside interview with a single mother recovering from injuries after being hit by a bicycle rider earlier that day. KTVU reporter Amber Lee glossed over the […]
What’s Next for Me — I’m Joining the SFMTA
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Since I announced my departure from Streetsblog, folks have asked about my next move. Well, I’m not going far: I’ve accepted a position on the SF Municipal Transportation Agency’s public relations team. In this new chapter, I’m excited about working directly on projects that advance better transportation options in the city. To start out, I’ll be working in […]