SF’s Freeway-Like Streets Increase the Risk From Distracted Drivers
Distracted driving in SF is no accident. A new map of cell phone use by drivers in SF reveals where drivers are most likely to use a mobile device, increasing the risk of crashes and injuries, and the pattern is unmistakable.
March 31, 2015
Chiu Bill Would Let Muni Cameras Ticket Drivers Cruising in Transit Lanes
Assemblymember David Chiu has proposed a bill to give Muni greater authority to keep transit-only lanes and bus stops clear of cars using the enforcement cameras that are now on every bus.
March 30, 2015
Eyes on the Street: Polk’s Extended, Unprotected Bike Lane Blocked By Cars
This week the SFMTA extended the southbound bike lane on Polk Street from Post up to Union Street. The stripes are in, and the bike lane symbols are still being stenciled.
March 27, 2015
SFPD Explains: Driver Won’t Be Charged for Killing Cyclist at 14th & Folsom
Three witnesses told SFPD investigators that Charles Vinson, 66, biked through a red light when he was killed by a driver at 14th and Folsom Streets on March 2, according to police officials.
March 27, 2015
“Vie Bikes” Looks to Make Cargo Biking Accessible for SF Families
More San Francisco parents are discovering that cargo bikes are the new family minivan. But while it's increasingly common in SF to spot a parent pedaling their helmeted offspring around, cargo bikes and motorized bikes remain off the radar of most families looking for better ways to get around the city.
March 26, 2015
Supervisors Want More Bicycling Classes in Their Districts at Less Expense
Several supervisors say they'd like to see city-funded bike education classes distibuted more equally among their districts, and to attract more participants to reduce the per-person cost of the program.
March 25, 2015
SFMTA to Install Three More Digital Bicycle Counters
The SFMTA plans to install three more bicycle counters with digital displays on busy biking streets. They will be placed "at visible locations on high volume bicycle corridors," though the exact spots haven't been finalized, according to a city planning document. "Potential locations include Market Street, Valencia Street, and the Embarcadero."
March 24, 2015
All Muni Buses Now Have Transit Lane Enforcement Cameras
Muni has installed front-facing cameras on every Muni bus to ticket drivers who double-park in transit-only lanes.
March 24, 2015