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SFPD Chief Suhr Misses the Point of the “Bike Yield Law”
SF Police Department Chief Greg Suhr doesn't seem to grasp the point of the "Bike Yield Law" proposed by Supervisor John Avalos.
September 22, 2015
Majority of Supes Back the “Bike Yield Law” to Be Introduced Tomorrow
The "Bike Yield Law" proposed by Supervisor John Avalos is poised to be approved by the Board of Supervisors.
September 21, 2015
Northern Station Leads Rise in SFPD “Focus on the Five” Citations
SFPD traffic citations issued for "Focus on the Five" have hit an all-time high of 32 percent, as the SF Examiner reported earlier this week.
September 18, 2015
Study: SF’s Severe Traffic Injuries Have Been Heavily Underestimated
The number of severe traffic injuries inflicted on San Francisco's streets has been grossly underestimated, according to hospital researchers.
September 11, 2015
SF’s New “Sustainability Fee” Set to Include a Big Incentive to Build Parking
The city's proposed Transportation Sustainability Fee -- which would be assessed on new development to speed up construction of walking, biking, and transit infrastructure -- moved forward today with approval from the SF Planning Commission. The commission approved a maximum rate slightly higher than the city had initially proposed but far lower than what some livable streets advocates wanted.
September 10, 2015
New SFMTA Safe Driving Video Is Required Viewing for City Truckers
The SFMTA has produced the city's first training video to teach truck and bus drivers safe urban driving practices and highlight the extra care needed to operate in close proximity to people walking and biking on city streets.
September 9, 2015
SFBC, 3 Supervisors Say Law Should Let Cyclists Treat Stops as “Yield” Signs
The SF Bicycle Coalition announced its "unfettered support" today for a "Bike Yield Law" that would enable cyclists to treat stop signs as yield signs and cautiously roll through when there is no cross-traffic.
August 24, 2015
Signs of Lax Enforcement of Car Restrictions on Market Street
Nearly two weeks in, the bans preventing private auto drivers from turning on to most of lower Market Street have, by all accounts, made the street safer and more efficient.
August 21, 2015
Bike Station Opens at Civic Center BART After Two Years of Delay
A bike parking and repair station opened at Civic Center Station today, providing BART and Muni Metro riders secure parking for 89 bikes, accessible only with a paid key card. Bike racks with another 60 spots were added outside the paid station area, adding to 63 existing rack spots.
August 18, 2015
Will the Bay Area Continue to Reduce Driving With Improved Transit?
Commuters in the Bay Area ditched cars faster than in any other major metropolitan area between 2006 and 2013, according to a new U.S. Census report. With studies showing that car traffic in San Francisco is declining, the report is one more sign that efforts in SF and the region to attract commuters to transit, walking, and biking may be working.
August 17, 2015