Bike Capacity to Increase on Capitol Corridor Trains
Caltrans and the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (CCJPA) have announced an increase in bicycle capacity on the nation's third-busiest Amtrak line, which serves 16 stations spanning eight Northern California counties, after a survey of riders found that nearly nine percent, or 150,000, of its estimated 1.7 million annual rail passengers rides bicycles.
September 10, 2009
Today’s Headlines
Chronicle Covers Plan to Revitalize Market Street: “Pilot Program to Limit Traffic” DPW to Break Ground Next Week on Divisadero Street Improvements (SF Examiner) BART Service Reductions to Take Effect on Monday (SF Examiner) Muni Inspectors Continue Crackdown on Fare Evaders (The Snitch) Transpo Officials Warn Bay Bridge Project Could Face Another Delay and Cost … Continued
September 10, 2009
San Francisco Moves to Remake Market Street
Five San Francisco agencies, together with a number of community partners, will initiate a series of bold trials this month, which they hope will eventually help transform Market Street into a revitalized, thriving city thoroughfare, bustling with "activated public spaces." In addition to altering traffic patterns, the project intends to convert the streetscape, with art projects in empty storefronts, new mini-plazas and entertainment venues.
September 9, 2009
Today’s Headlines
Boy Stabbed on Muni Bus Afraid to Leave the Hospital But Condition Improving (SF Gate) Chronicle’s Open Forum Takes on Central Subway: Nat Ford Writes in Favor, Gerald Adams Against BIKE NOPA Examines SFgo Program, Which “May Encourage Faster, More Dangerous Driving” Labor Day Parking Ticket Catches a KCBS Reporter by Surprise (KCBS) Treasure Island’s … Continued
September 9, 2009
Streetscast: An Interview with San Francisco Police Chief George Gascón
San Francisco Police Chief George Gascón is considering forming a task force to deal with bicycle and pedestrian issues, and "is very much in favor" of appointing a liaison to the bicycling community, as he begins to weigh a pressing number of livable streets concerns in the city.
September 8, 2009
Streetfilms: The Final Sunday Streets of 2009
Despite a blanket of fog, the last Sunday Streets of 2009 was, from all accounts, a smashing success, one of the most popular so far, with thousands of people enjoying four activity-filled hours of pristine car-free space through Golden Gate Park and the Great Highway.
September 8, 2009
Today’s Headlines
Caltrans Reopens Bay Bridge After Finishing Detour Work and Repairing Crack (SF Gate, Merc) Boy in Intensive Care After Vicious Stabbing on a Muni Bus (Matier & Ross, ABC7, SF Appeal) Four People Injured After Cable Car Collides with a Muni Van (SF Examiner) SF Mayor’s Proposal to Replace Environmental Review Staff with Contractors “Draws … Continued
September 8, 2009
Happy Labor Day
We're taking the day off for Labor Day, even though there's plenty to write about. By now you've probably heard crews discovered a crack in the Bay Bridge and it may not reopen tomorrow as scheduled. An announcement is expected late this afternoon. More coverage from our friends at SF Appeal, KCBS and Transbay Blog. For live bridge construction cams, go here. See you back here tomorrow.
September 7, 2009
Judge Agrees to Delay Hearing to Consider Lifting Bike Injunction
There's word from the City Attorney's office this afternoon that the hearing to consider lifting the bike injunction has been delayed. From the press release:
September 4, 2009