Streetsblog’s Beginnings: Founder Aaron Naparstek to Speak in SF Tuesday
Streetsblog founding editor Aaron Naparstek will be in SF to serve as the keynote speaker at the SF Bicycle Coalition's Golden Wheel Awards on Tuesday evening. We thought it'd be a good opportunity to look back on how Streetsblog San Francisco came to be, and get Naparstek's take on what's changed in the city since we launched at the start of 2009.
July 11, 2014
Avalos Ready to Champion Freeway Ramp Closures at Balboa Park Station
Balboa Park Station could become a safer transit hub by 2020 if the city moves forward with proposals to close one freeway ramp and re-align another, as recommended in a study recently completed by the SF County Transportation Authority. Although the proposal hasn't received much public attention, it's sure to face a tough political fight when it's eventually implemented, said D11 Supervisor John Avalos, who chairs the SFCTA. Avalos said the project is worth implementing, and he's eager to champion the plans as soon as they can move forward.
July 10, 2014
Outer Sunset Kids Urge Drivers to Slow Down Through DA-Funded Program
"Keep Sunset Slow" -- that's the message from kids in the Outer Sunset urging drivers to slow down and save lives this month.
July 9, 2014
Did “Restore Balance” Petitioners Lie About Sunday Meters for Signatures?
Petitioners for the "Restore Transportation Balance" initiative aimed at enshrining cars-first policies apparently made false claims about the state of Sunday parking metering to collect signatures.
July 8, 2014