SFPD Issues Rare Press Release on Hit-and-Run Crash of Bicyclist, Young Son
The San Francisco Police Department -- in a rare public display of concern for bicyclists -- has issued a press release on the hit-and-run on Valencia Street last Wednesday involving a bicyclist and his 4-year-old son, who was riding in the back on a tandem extension. It asks for the public's help tracking down the driver of a "gray SUV or gray Chrysler PT Cruiser" (with a partial plate of "KAY" and a heart symbol) who is responsible for the crash:
July 9, 2009
Today’s Headlines
BART Labor Talks Continue With “More Ground” to Cover; Midnight Deadline Tonight (ABC7, CBS5) Former State Senator Don Perata Blasts Proposed Oakland Airport Connector (KCBS) Mercury News Editorial Urges Legislators to Get High-Speed Rail Poison Out of Budget While the SF Examiner Rips HSR Funding As “Pork” Spending and a “Luxury” Cities Aren’t Getting Their … Continued
July 9, 2009
Today’s Headlines
Mayor Newsom, Supervisors Back Parking Meters in Golden Gate Park (SF Examiner) BART Labor Talks Continue; Unions Avoid Issuing Strike Notice (KCBS, BCN via CBS5) Mission Loc@l Writer Spends 24 Hours on the 14-Mission SF Gate: “Projects Begin to Emerge for Upper Market” More on Legislators Caving in to Peninsula NIMBYs over High-Speed Rail (CHSRB) … Continued
July 8, 2009
Eyes on the Street: Stenciler Urges Drivers to Keep Clear of Bike Lane
A mystery stenciler/good citizen isn't waiting for the MTA to implement measures to stop the mess of drivers seeking cheap gas from continuing to obstruct the bike lane on Fell Street at Divisadero. Early Sunday morning, someone stenciled "keep clear" signs in the bike lane, and painted antlers on the bicyclist symbol.
July 7, 2009
Today’s Headlines
State Budget Provision Could Delay SF to SJ High-Speed Rail, Jeopardize Stim Funds (Merc) High-Speed Rail Line Would Be a Boon For Bakersfield (Bakersfield Californian) Researchers Work on Ways for Drivers to Identify With Their Cars Even More (AP) Research Says Carpooling is the Fastest Way to Commute Along the Peninsula (Merc) State Reverses Plan … Continued
July 7, 2009
Streetscast: An Interview with MTA Chair Tom Nolan
Tom Nolan is a veteran of local government. A former San Mateo County supervisor, he's served on the boards of numerous public agencies, including SamTrans, Caltrain and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission. He views his current position as chair of the MTA Board of Directors as his "civic responsibility."
July 6, 2009
Today’s Headlines
Teen in Critical Condition After Being Hit by Driver in Sepastopol Crosswalk (Press Democrat) Woman Eating on a Bench Struck by SUV in Marin County (Marin IJ) Santa Rosa City Councilperson Attacked, Robbed While Riding on Bike Path (Press Democrat) What Should SF Do With Its Empty Lots Now That the High-Rise Boom Has Slowed? … Continued
July 6, 2009
Today’s Headlines
We're taking the day off. Enjoy the long holiday weekend everyone! See you back here Monday morning.
July 3, 2009
Bicyclist, Young Son Injured in Hit-and-Run Crash on Valencia Street
A San Francisco bicyclist is asking for help locating witnesses who may have seen a hit-and-run crash Wednesday on Valencia Street -- one of the city's most popular bicycling corridors -- that left him with a broken back. Andrew Bennett wrote about the crash in an email he sent to the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition:
July 2, 2009
East Bay Bicycle Coalition Volunteer Night: Volunteers ‘n Veggies
Join us for a special edition of EBBC Volunteer Night. This month we're moving Volunteer Night to Thursday - why? So we can enjoy the Fruitvale Village Farmer's Market right outside our office! We'll be setting up tables on the patio outside our office, so there will be plenty of room for everyone to enjoy each other's company, take in the Farmer's Market, and munch on some tasty treats.
July 2, 2009