SFPD Blames Victim for Biking Through Red Light But Won’t Cite Evidence
Contrary to initial reports, the SFPD says Charles Vinson, 66, ran a red light on his bike when he was hit and killed by a driver at 14th and Folsom Streets on March 2.
March 23, 2015
Four Protected Bike Signals Coming to Polk Street By May
Today the SFMTA announced details about the first package of safety upgrades coming to Polk Street in the next few months. They include signals at four intersections that will give southbound bike traffic a separate phase from drivers turning right, making Polk the second street in SF to get the configuration.
March 20, 2015
SFPD Sends 86-Year-Old Driver On Her Way After She Injures Mom and Child
An 86-year-old driver hit a 45-year-old mother and her 5-year-old daughter in a crosswalk yesterday at 20th Avenue and Buckingham Way, outside the Stonestown Galleria mall. According to KTVU, the driver was taken away in an ambulance "for an undisclosed ailment" but was soon returned to her SUV to drive home. The police said "they didn't need to impound the vehicle because they have the evidence they need to investigate."
March 19, 2015
As Tenderloin Crosswalks Get Safer, KPIX Weeps for Lost Parking Spots
The SFMTA recently implemented a simple measure to improve visibility at crosswalks in the Tenderloin, a neighborhood with very high concentrations of both pedestrian injuries and children.
March 18, 2015
Most Lyft Customers in SF Sign Up to Share Their Trips
As of January, a majority of Lyft trips in San Francisco use the ride-hail app's "Lyft Line" carpool feature, according to the company, meaning most passengers are looking to share rides with other people taking similar trips.
March 17, 2015
Eyes on the Street: Idiots Continue to Park in the Oak Street Bike Lane
Looks like some tickets are in order.
March 17, 2015
Wiener’s Prop B Yields More Money Than Expected for Muni, Safe Streets
SF voters may get more money than anticipated for better transit and safer streets from the passage of Proposition B, a measure crafted by Supervisor Scott Wiener to increase the share of general funds for transportation based on population growth.
March 16, 2015