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A rendering of parking protected bike lanes on Telegraph for Temescal. Image from OakDOT.

Friday Round-up: Temescal Safety Project Approved, e-Bike Expansion, Twin Peaks Tunnel

By Roger Rudick | Dec 14, 2018 | 2 Comments

Oakland Votes YES on Telegraph safety project: It only took a couple of decades to build a consensus, but today the Oakland City Council finally approved protected bike lanes, bus-boarding islands, and pedestrian safety improvements for the Temescal segment of Telegraph Avenue from 42nd to 52nd. Speakers in favor outnumbered opponents by roughly two to […]

A video capture of a police cruiser, apparently not responding to an emergency, driving in the bike lane. Photo: Ziggy Tomcich

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Cop Races Down Howard Bike Lane

By Roger Rudick | Dec 10, 2018 | 21 Comments

A San Francisco officer, no lights or sirens, captured on video putting cyclist's life in danger by using the bike lane to pass

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Bike Lane Fights Today on Both Sides of the Bay

By Roger Rudick | Dec 4, 2018 | 4 Comments

Temescal protected bike lanes move forward to full city council in Oakland, while Valencia protected bike lanes get approved by SFMTA Board

At this year's SFBC winterfest, members Jenny Folkesson, Beau Smith and their son Lex enjoy a party and help the fight for better bike lanes. All pics Streetsblog/Rudick

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Valencia Vote Looms as SFBC Readies for 2019

By Roger Rudick | Dec 3, 2018

At its annual Winterfest, the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition takes stock and vows to continue the fight for protected bike lanes on Valencia, Howard, Townsend, Embarcadero and the Oakland Bay Bridge

San Francisco during the fires. Photo by Peter Ensrud, Ensrud Photography

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Guest Commentary: Mayor Breed Needs to Make a Real Effort to Reduce Car Emissions

By Kyle Grochmal | Nov 27, 2018 | 8 Comments

By side-stepping reductions in car use, San Francisco falls short on climate change

Rides will be free today on several Bay Area transit systems because of the smoky conditions. Photo: SFMTA

More on Smoke, Bikes on Caltrain, and BART Tunnels for this Weekend Roundup

By Roger Rudick | Nov 16, 2018 | 6 Comments

Lots of news items on this Friday. First, the smoky conditions show no signs of abating, so another reminder to use a mask and be careful out there. Along those lines: Transit Agencies Offer Free Service: To help people avoid long, strenuous walks or bike rides in this toxic air, Mayor Breed has instructed Muni […]

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