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Commentary: SFMTA Needs to Rush-Build a True Network of Protected Bike Lanes
It really says something when the celebrated, pre-COVID plans for protected bike lanes are so few--even compared to the remaining 'core' bus lines for Muni
May 4, 2020
Alameda Latest City to Add ‘Slow Streets’
From Oakland to San Francisco to San Mateo, COVID-19 is forcing cities to return some streets to the people
April 30, 2020
Identifying Blocked Bike Lane Hot Spots
New study analyzes crowd-sourced bike lane violation reports and highlights priority locations for protected bike lanes
April 29, 2020
Finally, a JFK Drive for People
City to close JFK Drive in Golden Gate Park and John F. Shelley Drive in John McLaren Park to traffic
April 27, 2020
No, Cars Did Not Save California from the Worst of Coronavirus
California's favorite blowhard blames high density and "crowded subway trains and buses" for the fact that New York has endured some 25 times as many deaths from the pandemic as California
April 24, 2020
San Francisco Picks 12 ‘Slow Streets’
S.F. Mayor follows Oakland's lead and picks streets for exercise during COVID-19 lockdown. Through traffic will be banned
April 21, 2020
Oakland Paves Way for Open Streets Everywhere
The need to create space for exercise while safely social distancing has never been greater. More Bay Area cities are following Oakland's lead.
April 20, 2020
Weekend Roundup: More Oakland Slow Streets, Walk to Work, Pacheco HSR
A few quick updates on safe-streets topics as the Bay Area wraps up month one of 'shelter in place' in the fight to stop the spread of COVID-19
April 17, 2020
Eyes on the Street: A Quick Look at Oakland’s ‘Slow Streets’
This past weekend marked the start of Oakland's 'slow streets' program, designed to give people more space to get some exercise while maintaining social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
April 14, 2020
Oakland to Open 74 Miles of Streets for Walkers and Cyclists
Heeding the call for more space to get outside while practicing social distancing, Oakland takes bold steps to open streets
April 10, 2020
