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The Top 5 Times Mayor Lee “Traded Safety for Convenience” on SF’s Streets
Mayor Ed Lee says he'll veto the Bike Yield Law because he's "not willing to trade away safety for convenience."
September 29, 2015
Boulder’s Protected Bike Lane Removal Would Be Just the 4th Nationwide
Michael Andersen blogs for The Green Lane Project, a PeopleForBikes program that helps U.S. cities build better bike lanes to create low-stress streets.
September 29, 2015
Mayor Lee Vows to Veto Bike Yield Law
Updated at 6:46 p.m. with image of Mayor's veto letter at the bottom.
September 28, 2015
The “Bike Yield Law”: It’s How Captain Sanford Rolls, Too
Even John Sanford is not immune to practicing the safe, common-sense ethic that most people on bikes use to negotiate stop signs. SFPD's Park Station captain is the latest officer to be filmed within the Park District executing the completely normal practice of slowing and yielding, and not necessarily coming to a full stop, during a ride with bike advocates last month.
September 24, 2015
The World’s Nuttiest Bike Lane NIMBYs Live in a San Diego Beach Community
Think you've read about every possible NIMBY objection to bike lanes? Think again. These recent comments from a public meeting in San Diego’s affluent Coronado beach community are definitely, um, different.
September 24, 2015
Governor Brown Signs Law Allowing Bicycle Ticket Diversion Programs
A new law just signed by Governor Jerry Brown will make it possible for bicyclists who are ticketed for certain infractions to attend a class on safe bicycle riding and thus reduce their fines.
September 23, 2015
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
Protected Bike Lanes Even More Useful in Snowy Cities Than in Warm Ones
Annie van Cleve is a guest writer for The Green Lane Project, a PeopleForBikes program that helps U.S. cities build better bike lanes to create low-stress streets.
September 21, 2015