We’re Taking a Summer Break
Streetsblog San Francisco is taking a week-long summer break. In the meantime, please check out our national coverage at Streetsblog Capitol Hill, along with Streetsblog New York and Streetsblog Los Angeles. We'll be back to a normal publishing schedule on August 8th. Have a great week!
August 1, 2011
Streets Bond Measure Headed to November Ballot
Editor's note: This is the first in a series of occasional stories on the "2011 Road Repaving and Street Safety Bond."
July 29, 2011
Eyes on the Street: Dangerous Rincon Hill Intersection Gets New Crosswalks
SFMTA crews have installed new continental crosswalks at the intersection of Harrison and Main streets, seven years after pedestrian advocates in Rincon Hill began lobbying the agency for changes following the death of retired SF State journalism professor Beverly Kees. In addition, the pedestrian countdown signals have been timed to give pedestrians a four-second head start.
July 26, 2011
Streetscast: An Interview with New SFMTA Chief Ed Reiskin
One thing seemed clear about Ed Reiskin at today's press conference announcing that he has been chosen to lead the SFMTA: he gets it.
July 21, 2011
Bicyclist Involved in SoMa Crash Dies
A 25-year-old bicyclist who was involved in a crash with a delivery truck in SoMa yesterday has died from her injuries, the San Francisco Medical Examiner has confirmed. Nancy Ho of San Francisco was pronounced dead at San Francisco General Hospital shortly before 11 last night. She is the first bicyclist to die from a collision with a vehicle on San Francisco streets this year.
July 21, 2011