Despite Rain Threat, First 2011 Sunday Streets Graced with Some Sunshine
Despite the prevailing threat of rain, the clouds scattered for yesterday's first Sunday Streets of 2011 from Fisherman's Wharf to China Basin, allowing intermittent sunshine to grace the San Francisco waterfront. The event attracted thousands of people, including Mayor Ed Lee, who were able to tuck away their umbrellas and enjoy the car-free streets.
March 21, 2011
Cameron Beach Remembered as Dedicated Transportation Professional
Some sad news from the SFMTA today. SFMTA Board Director Cameron Beach died last night after apparently suffering a heart attack. A semi-retired transportation consultant and former chief operating officer of the Sacramento Regional Transit District, Beach was 62. He had served just over four years on the SFMTA Board.
March 19, 2011
Woman Dies After Being Struck by Crane Truck Driver in SoMa Crosswalk
A 72-year-old woman walking in a crosswalk was struck by a driver steering a crane truck on 2nd Street and Townsend this morning, and later died at a hospital in San Francisco's third pedestrian fatality of 2011.
March 18, 2011
Eyes on the Street: SFMTA Crews Remove Sharrows on Sutter/Post Streets
SFMTA crews have removed the sharrows in the center lanes on long stretches of Sutter and Post Streets, eliminating a confusing design that didn't seem to be at all popular with bicyclists. The problem now is there are no amenities for bicyclists on those portions of Bicycle Route 16.
March 17, 2011
Can Nat Ford Keep His Job as SFMTA Executive Director?
Now that it appears unlikely SFMTA Executive Director/CEO Nat Ford is headed to D.C., the focus turns to whether the veteran transit professional can keep his job in San Francisco. While no one we spoke to at City Hall was willing to publicly talk about whether Ford should stay or go, there is a growing concern that he has lost credibility.
March 17, 2011