Wiener to SFMTA: Don’t Warn Double-Parkers, Cite Them
Typo correction: The SFMTA says commercial vehicles are only allowed to double park when there is no legal parking space nearby.
March 13, 2015
Mayor Lee Won’t Say Saving Lives Is More Important Than Car Parking
Mayor Ed Lee shocked safe streets advocates when he told Streetsblog two weeks ago, "We shouldn’t promote bicycle safety over pedestrian safety over cars and parking" on Polk Street. "I think they’re all going to be important."
March 12, 2015
SFMTA to Study Safety Upgrades for the Richmond’s North-South Bike Routes
The SFMTA plans to study safer walking and biking routes on five of the Richmond District's north-south streets, which connect the Presidio and Golden Gate Park.
March 11, 2015
Folks for Polk Pub Talk With Supervisors Scott Wiener, Julie Christensen, and London Breed
From Folks for Polk:
March 11, 2015
Eyes on the Street: The Oak Street Bike Lane Is Now Protected
At long last, the Oak Street bike lane has physical protection from motor traffic. Long-awaited concrete planters were completed last week.
March 10, 2015
Painted Bulb-Outs Arrive at Howard Street — Are More Coming Soon?
One year and four months after SF's first painted curb extensions came to Sixth Street, the SFMTA has implemented its second set at three intersections on Howard Street, in tandem with a wider and greener bike lane.
March 9, 2015
Howard Bike Lane Gets Wider and Greener — Will Protection Come Soon?
The Howard Street bike lane in SoMa, between Sixth and Tenth Streets, was widened and got some green paint this week. While it's no protected bike lane, we've already heard from bike commuters who say the buffer zone and contrast make the ride a bit more comfortable.
March 6, 2015
Police Ticket Cyclists Who Fail to Navigate Market and Octavia’s Bad Design
Police were seen ticketing people on bikes navigating a poorly-designed junction at the dangerous Market Street and Octavia Boulevard intersection yesterday in the latest "People Behaving Badly" segment from KRON 4's Stanley Roberts.
March 5, 2015