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More on Smoke, Bikes on Caltrain, and BART Tunnels for this Weekend Roundup
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:
November 16, 2018
Due to Gentrification Concerns BART to Put 24th/Mission Bike-Share Dock at Library
After a contentious vote, board approves a bike share location near but not at train station
November 15, 2018
Smoky Conditions Reminder of Dangers from Everyday Pollution
The smoke from the Butte County fires is horrible, but the "normal" pollution we tolerate does even more damage to our health
November 14, 2018
Eyes on the Street: Dangerous Bridge by Lazear Elementary on 29th in Oakland
State transportation agency has opened an on-ramp-style bridge by an elementary school
November 2, 2018
Design for Embarcadero Protected Bike Lanes Presented; Advocates Scoff at Timeline
The Embarcadero will have two-way, protected bike lanes on the water side of the street--in four years. The new designs were presented to the public Thursday evening, on the second level of the Ferry Building.
October 26, 2018
Plans Advance for Bay Bridge Bike/Ped Path to San Francisco
Although still no funding source has been identified to build it
October 24, 2018
Contest Finalists to Help Plan Bay Area’s Future
The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) and the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) announced late yesterday the selection of six "transformative transportation projects" and six "transformative operational strategies" as finalists in itsĀ Horizon initiative. The contest solicited long-range ideas for improving mobility in the Bay Area by 2050.
October 23, 2018
Book Review: Learning from the Fietser Kings
New book explains how the Netherlands set the benchmark for all others when it comes to safe streets and people-first city planning
October 18, 2018
S.F. Ranked Near Top for Cycling, Mayor Pushes SoMa Safety, More e-Bikes and Scooters
A few short round-up stories on bicycling, scooters and road safety to start out your weekend.
October 12, 2018
Eyes on the Street: Oakland’s New DOT Builds Some Sweet Protected Bikeways
The Lakeside Green Street Restoration project is not finished, but this is a good beginning
October 9, 2018