Streetfilms: Bay Area Street Portraits Profiles Sal Bednarz
In honor of Bike Month, we present part two of our Bay Area Street Portraits from the talented filmmaker, Charlotte Buchen. This week, Charlotte profiles Sal Bednarz, who started Actual Cafe in Oakland:
May 12, 2010
Today’s Headlines
Supes Committee Delays Decision on Proposed Sit/Lie Ordinance (BCN via CBS5, KCBS) Treasure Island Development Plan Approved by Supes Committee (SF Examiner) More on the Mayor’s “Lesson in ‘Muni Math'” (City Insider) Sonoma Transpo Authority Backs Vehicle Registration Fee Increase (Press Democrat) Merc Op-Ed: “Palo Alto Could Do a Better Job Getting People Out of … Continued
May 11, 2010
Eyes on the Street: Church Street at Market Gets Three New Bike Racks
The SFMTA has installed three new bike racks on the southeast corner of Church Street at Market to help accommodate the throngs of bicycle riders who often park their bikes illegally on the Muni island rails. I snapped these photos of the new bike racks this afternoon and one thing rang clear: it's not enough.
April 16, 2010
SFMTA Board Extends Fiscal Emergency, Eyes Parking Meter Extension
The SFMTA Board of Directors voted to continue the agency's declaration of fiscal emergency today, but took a proposal to charge a premium for cable cars and express bus routes off the table, and promised to use some of the $36 million expected from a state windfall to help "defray or delay" a 10 percent service cut scheduled to take effect in a month
March 30, 2010
A Call for Filmmakers: Join the Streetfilms Revolution!
As longtime fans already know, Streetfilms has become the transportation sector's go-to source for livable streets best practices from all over the world. From Ciclovia, to BRT in Curtiba, to Fixing The Great Mistake, Streetfilms are a must-see for any person interested in making the streets in their communities and neighborhoods more people-friendly.
March 22, 2010
San Francisco May Get Its First Green Bike Lane on Fell Street
San Francisco would get its first green bike lane under a new MTA proposal (PDF) to fix the troubled intersection of Divisadero and Fell streets near the entrance to the Arco station, where drivers queuing up to get gas obstruct the bike lane and block the sidewalk, creating hazardous conditions for people who ride bikes and walk.
March 19, 2010