Safe Streets Advocates: “Enough is Enough” — Time to End Traffic Violence
The recent spate of drivers killing or maiming pedestrians has both City Hall leaders and SF agencies running out of excuses for their snail's-pace implementation of measures that would make city streets safer.
November 10, 2014
SFMTA Wants Stop Lights, Not Signs, To Keep Muni’s 5-Fulton Moving
The latest of SFMTA's efforts to speed up Muni lines to run into some neighborhood opposition involves its proposed replacement of stop signs with transit-priority traffic signals. Some Western Addition neighbors have protested a proposal to signalize five intersections on McAllister Street to speed up the 5-Fulton, one of the designated "Rapid" routes receiving upgrades under the Muni Forward program (also known as the Transit Effectiveness Project).
November 7, 2014
Tomorrow: Rally for Vision Zero Action After Spate of Traffic Violence
A coalition of street safety advocates will hold a rally on the steps of City Hall tomorrow morning at 10 a.m., calling upon city leaders and agencies to step up the action on Vision Zero. The event will also serve as a memorial to victims of traffic violence.
November 6, 2014
SF Voters Reject Cars-First Prop L — Will City Hall Finally Take the Hint?
Proposition L was nixed by San Francisco voters yesterday. With nearly all of the votes counted, 62 percent rejected Sean Parker's measure to keep SF in the 20th century by prioritizing free parking and encouraging driving.
November 5, 2014