This Week in Livable Streets Events
This week, learn the untold history of Market Street, join a discussion about the future of federal transportation funding and then explore the rich labor history of San Francisco by bike. Here are the highlights from the Streetsblog calendar:
November 15, 2010
Help Us Build a Better, Sustainable Blog: Take the Streetsblog Reader Survey
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November 11, 2010
SFMTA Approves Four New Bike Corrals
An SFMTA hearing officer has approved four new bike corrals that will be installed of front of Mike's Bikes in SoMa, Timbuk2 in Hayes Valley, the Butler and the Chef restaurant in South Park and Thieves Tavern/Box Dog Bikes on 14th Street. A total of four parking spaces will be converted into on-street parking for 46 bikes.
November 10, 2010
Plan Would Improve Sidewalk Conditions for N-Judah Riders in Cole Valley
A plan [pdf] to widen the sidewalks and install transit bulbs on Carl Street at Cole and Stanyan is headed to the SFMTA Board after being approved at an engineering hearing this morning, though not without controversy. Even though it would significantly enhance safety and convenience for passengers at all three stops, and improve dwell times, it has drawn vociferous opposition from some neighbors who are upset by the prospect of losing nine parking spaces.
November 5, 2010