Mica Transpo Bill Would Have Dire Impact on California Transit
Public transit programs in California could take a $468 million annual hit under the proposed transportation bill unveiled last week by Rep. John Mica (R-FL). The Mica plan would also potentially result in the loss of 17,565 annual jobs, according to an analysis [pdf] by Transportation for America. Overall, T4A predicts the scaled-down bill would result in a 37 percent reduction in federal investments in public transportation when compared to current levels.
July 11, 2011
Powell Street Promenade Taking Shape, Ribbon-Cutting Set for Wednesday
The Powell Street Promenade, billed as the marquee project of San Francisco's Pavement to Parks program, is starting to take shape along two blocks of Powell Street near Union Square, and will be officially unveiled to the public in a ribbon-cutting ceremony with Mayor Ed Lee on Wednesday.
July 8, 2011
SF Civil Grand Jury Rips Central Subway, Calls for a Redesign
The grand jury issued a damning report on the planned Central Subway this morning, calling on the SFMTA to redesign the project "to better serve the San Francisco population," and hire an independent auditor to determine whether the $1.5 billion price tag is realistic, given the pattern of increasing estimates, and the fact that city will have to pick up any cost overruns.
July 7, 2011
Will New Trader Joe’s in Nob Hill Bring More Car Traffic?
Trader Joe's announced last week that it is moving into a new location on Nob Hill, at the southwest corner of California and Hyde streets, where the lease for Cala Foods expires in late December. It's a dense, transit-rich neighborhood that sits along the California cable car line. Given the popularity of TJ's four other San Francisco locations, which cater largely to motoring shoppers, will it bring more cars and congestion to the neighborhood?
July 6, 2011
Thank You for Supporting Streetsblog San Francisco
Our June fundraising campaign has come to a close, and I want to thank each one of you who donated to Streetsblog San Francisco. While we didn't quite hit our $25,000 goal, we did raise $18,000, and that's a cause for celebration. Thank you!
July 1, 2011