Bikes Now Get Green Waves Along Folsom, North Point, Fulton
The SFMTA has recently re-timed traffic signals to give green waves for bicycle riders on three street segments: North Point from Stockton to Polk Streets, Folsom from 15th to 24th Streets, and Fulton from Laguna to Steiner Streets.
May 7, 2014
“MonkeyParking” — A Testament to the Absurdity of Free Car Storage
A new app called "MonkeyParking" being tested in San Francisco has made the rounds in local media this week for its bizarre driver-to-driver payment system. Here's how it works: A driver leaves her car in a valuable parking spot and tells other app-using drivers that she is willing to move it for a price of up to $20.
May 6, 2014
Driver Johny Castillo-Alonzo, 26, Killed by Light-Running Driver on C. Chavez
Johny Castillo-Alonzo, 26, of Daly City was killed while driving at Cesar Chavez and Folsom Streets after another driver ran a red light and broadsided his car at about 2:20 a.m. on Saturday, according to reports. Police are still looking for the man, who fled on foot. He had hit Castillo-Alonzo's car at such high speed that it crashed into a third car and a residential building, KTVU reported.
May 5, 2014
Eyes on the Street: Easier Bike Navigation at Market and Buchanan
Doing the Wiggle should be a little easier, thanks to new green-backed sharrows and plastic posts installed by the SFMTA last week. These help bike commuters navigate the entrance to the Duboce bikeway, at Market and Buchanan Streets.
May 5, 2014
Today’s Headlines
Driver Killed by Red Light-Running Driver Who Fled on Foot at Cesar Chavez and Folsom (KTVU, ML) Coverage of the Polk Contra-Flow Bike Lane Opening (ABC, CBS, SFBay, SF Examiner) Another Great Sunday Streets: “When Cars Are Back… Everyone Needs to Pay More Attention” (KTVU) Bike to Work Day This Thursday: Time Again for Free … Continued
May 5, 2014
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The Streetsblog spring pledge drive got off to a strong start in its first week -- thanks to everyone who donated and moved us toward our goal of 400 donations by June 1. Keep the momentum going and make a tax-deductible gift today to media that matters to livable streets in San Francisco.
May 2, 2014
Standing Up to the Naysayers: Tales of Livable Streets Leadership From NYC
Re-shaping city streets almost always runs up against some level of opposition -- it's part and parcel of physically changing what people often see as their territory. Whether residents get to have safer streets, however, often comes down to the elected leaders who stand up to the naysayers.
May 2, 2014
Mayor Lee Doesn’t Care For Parking Tickets, Un-“Civil” Muni Riders
Ask Mayor Ed Lee what he has to say about Muni, and he'll talk about how its riders need to be "a lot more civil." But if you tell him how much you hate worrying about parking tickets -- wow, he really feels your pain.
May 1, 2014