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SFMTA Extends Howard Bike Lane to Embarcadero But Leaves a Gap
SoMa's westbound bike lane on Howard Street was extended east to the Embarcadero last week, creating a link from the waterfront to 11th Street. However, the SF Municipal Transportation Agency apparently left a gap on the block between Main and Beale Streets, where Howard passes the temporary Transbay Terminal. According to tipster Hank Hodes, the SFMTA painted only sharrows there, forcing bike commuters to ride in a lane with motor traffic, even though a continuous bike lane was called for in the SF Bike Plan.
November 19, 2012
SFMTA Begins Work on Fell Street Protected Bike Lane
Note: I returned last night from an East Coast vacation and Streetsblog meet-up, and was fortunate enough to avoid the worst of Hurricane Sandy. Best wishes to all of those who are recovering from the storm and the devastation left in its wake. Check out the coverage from my office-exiled colleagues in NYC about how New Yorkers are handling the transportation crisis.
November 2, 2012
On the Ballot: A Key to Alameda County’s Sustainable Transportation Future
Alameda County could usher in a new era of progressive transportation projects if voters pass a proposed half-cent sales tax increase known as Measure B1 on November 6.
October 24, 2012
Study: Protected Bike Lanes Reduce Injury Risk Up to 90 Percent
A study by researchers at the University of British Columbia provides compelling new evidence that bike infrastructure makes cyclists safer -- a lot safer.
October 22, 2012
SFMTA Board Approves Fell and Oak Bikeways, Work to Begin This Month
Construction will begin this month on physically separated bike lanes and pedestrian safety improvements on three critical blocks of Fell and Oak Streets after the project was approved unanimously yesterday by the SF Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors.
October 17, 2012
Fell/Oak Bikeways Go to SFMTA Board, Could Be Partially Done This Year
The plan for protected bike lanes on Fell and Oak Streets could be completed by the end of this year -- at least partially.
October 4, 2012
SFMTA Adds Green Treatments, Posts to Eastern Cesar Chavez Bike Lanes
The SF Municipal Transportation Agency added "safe-hit" posts and dashed green pavement treatments to the bike lanes on eastern Cesar Chavez Street this week between Vermont and Pennsylvania streets.
October 4, 2012
SFMTA Sets Out to Create a Safer, More Convivial Polk Street
An effort to revamp conditions on Polk Street for walking, socializing, bicycling, and transit is underway by the SF Municipal Transportation Agency, and residents say they're eager to see calmer motor traffic, wider sidewalks, better bike lanes and more public space along the corridor.
September 28, 2012
Alameda County’s Bike/Ped Plans Take Local Approach, But Short on Targets
In theory, the East Bay has nearly perfect terrain for bicycling. Streets slope gently east for miles from the Bay, and once over the hills, pedaling conditions are almost idyllic -- that is, if you feel safe enough to ride.
September 26, 2012
Protected Bike Lanes, Ped Safety Upgrades Proposed for Second Street
Second Street could get protected bike lanes, sidewalk extensions, lane reductions, greening and more under options presented to residents last night by the SF Department of Public Works and the Municipal Transportation Agency.
September 21, 2012