Enforcement, Paint Solve 19th Avenue Sidewalk Parking Problem
Some San Francisco drivers have turned over a new leaf on 19th Avenue in the Sunset, where they have adopted the habit of parking on the street, in stark contrast to the previous widespread practice of parking partially or entirely on the sidewalk.
December 14, 2009
This Week in Livable Streets Events
Whether you celebrate Hanukkah, Christmas, or just new bike lanes, this is the season to say thanks. Cyclists will get multiple chances to do so this week, plus another shot at the holiday lights tour. Here are the highlights. Tuesday: SFCTA Board Meeting. The last TA meeting of 2009: get your fill of allocations and … Continued
December 14, 2009
Cameron Beach Grills MTA Staff on Slow Speeds in Twin Peaks Tunnel
MTA Director Cameron Beach expressed his frustration today about slowed Muni vehicles that have nothing to do with traffic congestion or frequent bus stops: for almost as long as he's been a director, Beach complained, trains in the Twin Peaks tunnel between Castro and West Portal stations have been operating well below their historical speed of 50 miles per hour.
December 8, 2009
Some Crowding and Confusion, but Muni Service Changes Mostly Smooth
It wasn't without grumbling, but commuters this morning made it through the biggest changes to Muni's bus network in over 30 years, and the MTA wasn't sent scrambling to fix any huge problems.
December 7, 2009
This Week in Livable Streets Events
Coming off a heady week in which San Francisco got its first bike lanes in years, there’s plenty more advocacy work to do: East Bay bus rapid transit and non-motorized access to the Bay Bridge are two of the big items. There’s also plenty of pure fun, with a holiday lights ride and a bicycle … Continued
December 7, 2009
Today’s Headlines
No Major Problems Saturday as Muni Rolls out Service Changes (SFGate) Mayor Newsom: Muni System Changes will Improve Efficiency (SF Examiner) Drop in Ridership Causing Financial Problems for BART (KCBS) More on Plan for Mid-Market Mall with 201-Space Parking Garage (SFGate) Victim Recovering from Hit-and-Run Crash in the Presidio (KCBS) Sheriff Recommends Charges Against School … Continued
December 7, 2009
Transit Advocates Will Push Lawmakers to Rethink Transit Funding Cuts
At California State Assembly Committee on Transportation meetings this morning and Tuesday, the California Transit Association (CTA) and public transit agency representatives will discuss the challenges that state funding cuts have imposed on transit providers. Today's hearing is at the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board Room. The Tuesday hearing takes place in the Sacramento Regional Transit District Board Room.
December 4, 2009
Today’s Headlines
Bail Set at $5 Million for Muni Stabbing Suspect (SFGate, KGO, SF Appeal) Muni Drivers’ Union Head Rips Upcoming Service Changes (The Snitch) A Last Look at the 26-Valencia (Mission Loc@l) Increased Muni Operator Absenteeism Eating up Scarce Funds (SF Examiner) Three Children Injured by out-of-Control Driver in Daly City (KGO) BIKE NOPA Has Pictures … Continued
December 4, 2009
As Muni Prepares for Route Changes Saturday, Deeper Service Cuts Loom
This Saturday will bring wide-ranging changes to Muni, a broad reorganization of the city's transit system that MTA Executive Director Nat Ford called the most complex service changes in a generation. But while this round of changes will be virtually net-neutral in terms of overall service and revenue, Ford said the MTA's looming $19 million mid-year budget deficit will force the agency to consider much deeper future service cuts.
December 2, 2009