Palo Alto, Choked By Famously Free Parking, May Consider Pricing the Curb
For the first time in 15 years, Palo Alto's outdated parking policies are being reviewed, and planners will consider recommending sustainable parking principles in the downtown core to better manage the supply. The affluent Silicon Valley city has not had a comprehensive examination of its parking strategies since 1997, when it installed four color-coded parking zones downtown. There is a two-hour limit in each zone but all curb parking is free.
July 30, 2012
Will San Mateo County Finally Fix a Dangerous Overpass for Cyclists?
For the second time in a year, San Mateo County transportation officials are seeking funding for a proposal to improve conditions for bike riders at a dangerous highway interchange where a big-rig driver with a history of fatal collisions killed a 47-year-old Los Altos woman riding her bicycle less than two years ago.
July 11, 2012
Sunnyvale Latest City to Consider Anti-Harassment Law for Bike Riders
A groundbreaking law adopted in Los Angeles almost one year ago that allows bicycle riders to take civil action against drivers who harass them continues to generate local and national interest, with Sunnyvale becoming the latest city to consider enacting protections.
July 9, 2012
In Silicon Valley, an Emerging Bike Movement
Editor's note: This story marks the return of former Streetsblog San Francisco editor Bryan Goebel, who will be contributing occasional pieces.
April 20, 2012
A Few Thoughts as I Depart Streetsblog San Francisco
Today was my last day as editor of Streetsblog San Francisco. Just like the day I published my first story, I spent the morning talking to bicyclists at a trouble spot. One of the great joys of this job has been interviewing people in the field. Some of my best moments have been spent talking to strangers. I've learned so much from those encounters.
September 30, 2011
Advocates: Caltrain Needs to Address Challenges for Cyclists at SF Station
San Francisco police returned to the Caltrain station at 4th, King and Townsend streets this morning to warn bike commuters not to ride on the sidewalk one day after a sting that resulted in a number of citations for people on bikes. Bike advocates complained, however, that Caltrain has known for years the station presents a challenge to bicyclists, and said the agency's inaction has allowed conflicts between bicyclists and pedestrians to continue.
September 30, 2011
SFPD’s Selective Enforcement of Bike Commuters at Caltrain Station
A number of Streetsblog readers are reporting that officers from the San Francisco Police Department were ticketing bicyclists riding on the sidewalk near the Caltrain station at 4th and King this morning. But they were not ticketing any of the drivers blocking the bike lane, which forces many bicyclists onto the sidewalk.
September 29, 2011
Tell Governor Brown: Sign SB 910, Safe Passage Bill for Cyclists
The California Bicycle Coalition is hearing that Governor Jerry Brown is getting pressure from the California Highway Patrol and AAA to veto SB 910, the safe passage bill for bicyclists. Known as the "Give Me 3" bill, it would require drivers to give people on bikes at least 3 feet of space when passing from behind. It cleared both houses of the Legislature with overwhelming support, and is awaiting the governor's signature.
September 28, 2011