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Money Abounds for Highways, Not Safe Crossings, at San Mateo County TA
The San Mateo County Transportation Authority is still throwing tens of millions of dollars at freeway widenings in a futile attempt to build its way out of traffic congestion. But when it comes to building a safe passage for people to cross a frightening interchange, don't expect the agency to spend a dime.
May 4, 2015
Parking-Free Marina Path Plan Could Be Delayed By Boaters’ Parking Proposal
Updated at 11:38 p.m. with further response from the Recreation and Parks Department below.
April 30, 2015
SFPD Arrests Driver Who Hit Three Bike Commuters on the Wiggle
The SFPD has arrested 25-year-old Bianca Lopez of Fremont for hitting three people on bikes at Scott and Fell Streets on the Wiggle on April 6.
April 28, 2015
Avoid Bikelash By Building More Bike Lanes
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.
April 24, 2015
Correction: Initial Upgrades on Polk Don’t Include Separate Bike Signals
Streetsblog erroneously reported last month that four Polk Street intersections would get signals to separate bike traffic from turning drivers by May. The signals are not in fact part of the first round of improvements on Polk.
April 23, 2015
Belmont Police Blame Cyclist for Getting in the Way of Driver’s Left Turn
When a 90-year-old driver turned left into the path of a man bicycling on Ralston Avenue, the Belmont Police Department blamed the victim for talking on a cell phone and not wearing a helmet. The department also warned people on bikes against "carrying packages and bags" in its press release.
April 23, 2015
SFMTA Postpones Expansion of Bike Parking in City-Owned Garages
The SFMTA has held off on installing mandated bike parking in seven city-owned garages due to "very low usage," as SocketSite reported this week. Bike advocates say the parking hasn't been advertised well.
April 22, 2015
SFUSD Announces Vision Zero Adoption During Bike and Roll to School Week
The SF Unified School District is the tenth city agency to adopt Vision Zero, officials announced at a Bike and Roll to School event today.
April 21, 2015
Hit-and-Run Driver Arrested After Injuring Cyclist at Cesar Chavez & Valencia
The SFPD arrested a driver who hit a man on a bike and fled at Cesar Chavez and Valencia Streets yesterday at around 6:44 p.m. The victim is reportedly in stable condition and suffered a shoulder injury.
April 17, 2015
CA Bill to Prohibit GG Bridge Bike/Ped Tolls Expanded to All State Bridges
A California Assembly bill that would prohibit tolls for pedestrians and bicycle riders on state-owned bridges passed the Assembly Transportation Committee with a vote of 31 to 2. Assemblymember Phil Ting's A.B. 40, originally drafted to apply only to the Golden Gate Bridge, was amended to apply statewide.
April 15, 2015