Muni “Double Berthing” on Hold Two to Four Weeks, Pending CPUC Approval
Muni may finally launch "double berthing" in its Metro stations in two to four weeks, "barring anything we can't think of," according to Muni Operations Director John Haley.
February 5, 2015
Eyes on the Street: Embarcadero Bike Lane Gets Greater Priority at Battery
The southbound Embarcadero bike lane was re-aligned and painted green this week to smooth out a tricky junction where people on bikes have to merge with right-turning drivers between Sansome and Battery Streets.
February 4, 2015
New Data Shows Most Trips in SF Are Made Without a Private Automobile
San Franciscans don't drive nearly as much as previously thought, according to new SFMTA survey data. But the needle hasn't moved much in recent years either.
February 3, 2015
Hearst Corp Backs Off Bid to Tear Out Annie Alley Street Plaza
The Hearst Corporation has withdrawn its appeal against the Annie Alley street plaza [PDF] after talks with city planners and the Yerba Buena Community Benefit District.
February 2, 2015
New Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf: “Time to Re-Envision Our Roads”
New Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf showed promise as an executive with a smart vision for her city's streets at the annual kick-off party for Young Professionals in Transportation's SF Bay chapter this week.
January 30, 2015
Coming to 13th Street: SF’s First Downtown Parking-Protected Bike Lane
San Francisco may get its first downtown parking-protected bike lane on 13th Street this spring. The SFMTA will be taking comments on the plans at a hearing tomorrow morning.
January 29, 2015
Eyes on the Street: Muni’s New 55-16th Street Line Spotted Early
Muni's new 55-16th Street line was sighted in service on Monday, with buses making runs between the 16th Street BART station and Mission Bay, nearly a week ahead of the official launch date on Saturday. Kyle Barlow sent in these photos of buses making stops at the University of California SF hospital, set to open next week, and said the buses were taking passengers.
January 28, 2015