Today’s Headlines
Sacramento Bicyclist Hit and Killed By Car (Sac Bee) SF Appeal: “What’s SFPD Supposed to Be Doing On Muni?” State Senator is Constant Critic of High Speed Rail Project (CHSRB) Palo Alto Wants to Study High-Speed Rail Tunnel (Merc) Sacramento Officials to Discuss State of Regional Transit (Sac Bee) Stim Funds Have CA Highway Projects … Continued
March 19, 2009
Eyes on the Street: A Curb Cut We Can Believe In
If you've pedaled or walked Sutter Street lately, or happen to live on Sutter like me, you've probably noticed the curb ramps and streets being torn up. It's all part of DPW's $1.2 million Sansome and Taylor Street Pavement Renovation Project, which began in early February. According to the DPW's Christine Falvey:
March 18, 2009
Today’s Headlines
SF Supes Chiu and Dufty “Outraged” Over Raid on Muni Funds; Dufty Calls Hearing (SF Gate) SF Examiner: “Transit Fare Hikes Becoming Norm” More on the Transbay Terminal Wrangling (SFBG) Three Developers Compete to Build Housing Near Transbay Terminal (SF Gate) Sales of Hybrid Cars Way Down (LAT) Berkeley Grad Student Surveys Oakland’s Diverse Neighborhoods … Continued
March 18, 2009
Streetscast: An Interview with District 4 Supervisor Carmen Chu
San Francisco Supervisor Carmen Chu represents the Sunset District, which includes some of the city’s major thoroughfares: the Great Highway, 19th and Sunset avenues and Sloat Boulevard. She was appointed to her post by the Mayor in 2007 and elected last November.
March 17, 2009
MTA Mulls Scenarios for Moving Bike Plan Forward
The MTA is considering a number of scenarios for moving the Bicycle Plan forward when the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) is finalized and the bike injunction lifted. One being
discussed is a rare joint meeting of the Planning Commission and MTA Board
with an appearance by Mayor Gavin Newsom to certify and adopt the EIR along with the Bicycle Plan.
March 16, 2009
Muni Considers Fare Hikes, Service Cuts as Deficit Grows to $129 Million
The MTA is now considering fare increases and service cuts to deal with a deficit that has grown to $129 million. The shortfall has worsened because of the state budget crisis, the sinking economy and the elimination of the State Transportation Assistance fund.
March 13, 2009
Today’s Headlines
Should Transbay Terminal Accomodate 12 High-Speed Trains an Hour? (Transbay Blog, SF Gate) Turkey Launches High-Speed Train (Financial Times) BART Director Tom Radulovich Says Riders Should Be Offered Discounted Passes (SF Examiner) BART Board Also Considering Implementing Fare Hike Earlier Than Expected (KCBS) Vallejo May Get $4.2 Million Grant to Build Transit Center (Vallejo Times … Continued
March 13, 2009
AC Transit Board Votes to Raise Fares
For the first time in four years, the AC Transit Board of Directors has voted to raise cash fares, beginning July 1st, to help offset a staggering $57 million deficit. It means the cost of adult bus fares will go up from $1.75 to $2.00. From the press release:
March 12, 2009
Today’s Headlines
AC Transit Board Votes to Raise Fares (SF Gate, Coco Times) A Rundown of the Fare/Service Cuts Facing Bay Area Transit Agencies (Santa Rosa CityBus) Study: Calif. Coastal Cities Must Plan for a Rise in Ocean Levels (SF Gate, LAT, Merc) Van Jones will Take Role as White House Green Jobs Advisor (Alternet) Agency Squabbling … Continued
March 12, 2009