It’s Official: Governor’s Budget Shorts Public Transit Once Again
Governor Schwarzenegger's budget (PDF), unveiled today at a Capitol press conference, confirms what transit agencies and advocates across the state have been fearing: a $1.5 billion proposed scheme to divert funds that would otherwise provide critical relief to California's struggling transit agencies.
January 8, 2010
Video of 19-Polk Bus Crash Shows Both Drivers Running Stops
The MTA has released DriveCam video of a crash involving a 19-Polk bus and a pickup truck on De Haro and 18th Streets in Potrero Hill early yesterday morning that left seven people injured. The press release from spokesperson Judson True said "the video appears to show that the Muni bus rolled through its STOP sign on De Haro Street and the truck ran its STOP sign."
January 7, 2010
Streetsblog SF Anniversary Party and Fundraiser
Streetsblog San Francisco turned a year old this month, and to
celebrate our successes, and look ahead to 2010, we're throwing a
party! Join us January 21st from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at the LGBT Center at 1800 Market Street
for a Streetsblog SF Anniversary Party and Fundraiser. We'll provide
the music, food and drinks, you provide your wit and cheer. Valet
bicycle parking will be provided by the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition. Music by B-Haul (Tasty). And food provided, in part, by a generous donation from Nico Martin Presents.
January 4, 2010
Happy Holidays! We’ll See You Here Again in 2010
The Streetsblog San Francisco crew is taking Christmas and New Year's off, and we'll be back in 2010 ready and charged to provide some hard-hitting livable streets coverage. We'll also be celebrating our one-year anniversary. That's right, Streetsblog is about to turn a year old. Can you believe it?
December 22, 2009