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Majority of Supes Back the “Bike Yield Law” to Be Introduced Tomorrow

By Aaron Bialick | | 18 Comments
The “Bike Yield Law” proposed by Supervisor John Avalos is poised to be approved by the Board of Supervisors. The ordinance urges the SFPD to let bicycle riders safely treat stop signs as yield signs. Avalos plans to introduce the ordinance tomorrow, and it has support from six supervisors — the majority needed to vote it into law. It’s unclear if it has support from SFPD […]

Upper Market Street Gets First Phase of Safety Upgrades

By Aaron Bialick | | 19 Comments
The SFMTA has completed its first wave of safety upgrades on Upper Market Street. The changes include painted sidewalk extensions (a.k.a. “safety zones”), high-visibility crosswalks, and signs prohibiting drivers from turning right at red lights. SFMTA officials and Supervisor Scott Wiener held a press conference today to mark the completion of the improvements between Octavia […]

Noe Valley Gets Sidewalk Extensions and Decorative Crosswalks on 24th

By Aaron Bialick | | 14 Comments
City officials celebrated new brick-trimmed crosswalks and sidewalk bulb-outs on 24th Street in Noe Valley at a ribbon-cutting ceremony today. The changes will make for a more pedestrian- and transit-friendly environment on Noe Valley’s commercial corridor. At Castro and Noe Streets, the transit bulb-outs — curb extensions at bus stops — will help speed up Muni’s 24 and […]

Safer San Jose Avenue Advocates Fend Off Attacks From Angry Motorists

By Aaron Bialick | | 37 Comments
The redesign of San Jose Avenue took a step forward a month ago when Caltrans removed a traffic lane on a Highway 280 off-ramp leading on to San Jose, a.k.a. the Bernal Cut. The plan is the result of decades of neighborhood advocacy for safer streets, but it is running into opposition from motorists who won’t stand for the road diet. Supporters […]

The Final Tally Is in From the 22-Day Muni Challenge

By Aaron Bialick | | 8 Comments
The final score for the 22-Day Muni Challenge is in. Based on the ride tally, about half of SF’s elected officials took seriously their commitment to get the everyday experience of riding Muni. The supervisors who have a record of legislating to improve transit scored well. Tomorrow evening, you can join five of the top Muni-riding supervisors in a celebratory […]
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