Commentary: Daylighting is Now the Law. But it’s up to Cities to Make it Work
Governor Newsom signed A.B. 413 into law on Tuesday. As explained in the Tweet below from the advocates at Los Angeles-based Streets for All, A.B. 413 will, in theory, make it illegal in California to park "within twenty feet of the vehicle approach side of any marked or unmarked crosswalk or within fifteen feet of any crosswalk where a curb extension is present."
October 12, 2023
City Staff Still Gunning for Hayes Valley Open Street
In a second attempt this year, SFMTA is trying to gut Hayes Street shared space... because cars
October 11, 2023
San Mateo County Continues 101 Widening
Despite all the evidence that induced demand is making things worse, the SMCTA will just keep digging its own hole
October 10, 2023
BART’s ‘Tactile Guideways’ Help Visually Impaired People Navigate
Wayfinding on public transit can be challenging enough for people with 20/20 vision. For the blind and visually impaired, tactile and audible cues are essential. That's why BART employs tactile guideways to help people navigate. And they've hired Erik Huizar, a college student with low vision, to evaluate BART's guideways.
October 9, 2023
This Week: Smart City Cycling, Climate Equity, Mission Bay
Here is a list of events this week.
October 9, 2023
Shakeup at SFMTA
Two of SFMTA's most senior officials are leaving, including the second in command
October 6, 2023
Update on Arguello: State to Provide $1.2 Million for Protected Bike Lanes
Money's now available for yet another safety project on Arguello--will SFMTA finally install protected bike lanes?
October 5, 2023
Updates: School Street Breakthrough, BART Bike Rule Fix
...and Larkspur multi-use path approved
October 2, 2023
This Week: Walk and Roll to School, SFMTA Board, Smart City
Here is a list of events this week.
October 2, 2023