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Breed Defends Record on Safer Streets for Biking; Plus: Other Supes Respond
Supervisor London Breed has issued a statement explaining her Twitter comments yesterday on safer streets for bicycling which led her to delete her account. Breed had responded to an inquiry sent out by Twitter user Patrick Traughber to every city supervisor and a few other city officials, asking, "In your opinion, what is the biggest obstacle to creating safer streets for bicycling in San Francisco?"
September 20, 2013
The Faulty Assumptions Behind Supervisor London Breed’s Bike Tweets
In response to a Twitter inquiry this morning about what she deems to be "the "biggest obstacle to creating safer streets for bicycling," D5 Supervisor London Breed blamed "the bad behavior of some bicyclist" [sic]. She then argued with several Twitter users before suddenly deleting her Twitter account.
September 19, 2013
Temporary Bikeway Provides Glimpse of Bike-Friendly Embarcadero
KTVU: "So far, it seems to be working, and that has critics concerned."
September 17, 2013
Eyes on the Street: More Green-Backed Sharrows on Market Street
The SFMTA continues to paint green-backed sharrows along lower Market Street in the wake of a re-paving by the Department of Public Works. The new markings have been spotted as far east as Fourth Street.
September 11, 2013
SFBC: City Commits to Pilot Redesign of Folsom With Separated Bikeways
Hi everyone, greetings from New York. Aaron is currently away on a well-deserved break from running Streetsblog SF. He'll be back next week delivering the livable streets news. In the meantime, consider this post an open thread about this development:
September 6, 2013
Civic Center Bike Station Delayed Another Year, Riders Left Crossing Fingers
The bike station that was supposed to be installed at Civic Center Station in June won't come for at least another year, according to BART Bike Program Manager Steve Beroldo. No word yet on what's caused the delay, but Beroldo said the station hasn't even been fully designed yet (it's at "95 percent"). BART does have full funding to build the station, however.
August 9, 2013
Revamped Bike Parking Requirements Clear Final Hurdle at Board of Supes
A citywide overhaul of bicycle parking requirements for new development will be adopted after the Board of Supervisors approved the legislation unanimously on Tuesday.
July 25, 2013
Tonight: Tell the SFMTA What You Think About Its Proposal for a Safer Polk
Thanks to Lisa Ratner for shooting this video on Polk last Friday.
July 25, 2013
SFCTA Board Approves Funding For Masonic, Second Street, and More
Federal funding for street redesigns on Masonic Avenue, Second Street, and other improvements was unanimously approved yesterday by the Board of Supervisors, acting as the board of the SF County Transportation Authority.
June 26, 2013
SFMTA Tests Bike/Ped Wayfinding Signs During America’s Cup
The SFMTA has installed 40 temporary wayfinding signs at 27 locations to guide people walking and biking to the America's Cup races starting next month, according to agency spokesperson Ben Jose. Though the SFMTA installed wayfinding signs for walking during the preliminary races last summer, this may be the first time the city has provided estimated travel times and distances for people on bikes.
June 25, 2013