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When You Just Gotta Get Your Streetsblog No Matter Where You Are
We're very happy to announce that all you brilliant and dedicated Streetsblog readers can now take your favorite blog with you almost anywhere, even when your service is a bit dodgier than you'd prefer. Introducing the beta Streetsblog Mobile for your handheld, a stripped down version of the blog for your phone's browser, one we hope facilitates reading while you're on BART or in that droning client meeting and you just have to keep up on that comment thread about personal rapid transit.
August 25, 2009
Government Still Taking Hands-Off Approach to Cell Phoning While Driving
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) was
prepared six years ago to seek broad limits on cell phone use by
drivers -- with or without a hands-free device -- but shelved its plans
for fear of alienating Congress and chat-loving voters, the New York
Times reported today.
July 21, 2009
Muni Reissues Notice Reminding Its Drivers of Cell Phone Ban
We're not sure exactly what sparked this bulletin -- other than recent crashes around the country involving transit drivers using cell phones -- but Muni sent a reminder to its drivers this morning that they are not only not allowed to use a cell phone while operating a transit vehicle, they cannot even display one. The bulletin (PDF) is signed by new Chief Safety Officer James Dougherty and Chief Operating Officer Ken McDonald. The rules state:
June 5, 2009
Would Chron Find Walking and Chewing Gum “Argh” Hard, Too?
Dear San Francisco Chronicle:
June 3, 2009
Drivers Are Running the Red Light at Fell/Masonic, Imperiling Cyclists
Last September, San Francisco's city attorney asked Judge Peter Busch to allow an exemption to the long-standing bicycle injunction so the MTA could improve the city’s second most dangerous intersection for cyclists, where Fell Street meets Masonic Street. Even after the MTA adjusted signalization and gave cyclists a separate green light, cars are running the red light and hitting cyclists.
January 21, 2009
California’s Toothless Cell Phone Law
You see them everywhere. Drivers yakking on their handheld cell phones despite a California law that's been on the books for more than six months now that makes it illegal. So, is anyone getting ticketed? Yes, but unfortunately it's a toothless law.
January 21, 2009