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Why Townsend Street Needs Protected Bike Lanes at 4th and King Station
Anyone who uses Townsend Street's eastbound bike lane to commute to Caltrain is sure to run into a litany of obstacles: Taxis, shuttles, private autos, and Muni buses obliterate the poor bike lane in the fight for curb space. (Much of the curb is reserved as a taxi stand.)
April 13, 2015
As Tenderloin Crosswalks Get Safer, KPIX Weeps for Lost Parking Spots
The SFMTA recently implemented a simple measure to improve visibility at crosswalks in the Tenderloin, a neighborhood with very high concentrations of both pedestrian injuries and children.
March 18, 2015
Mayor Lee Won’t Say Saving Lives Is More Important Than Car Parking
Mayor Ed Lee shocked safe streets advocates when he told Streetsblog two weeks ago, "We shouldn’t promote bicycle safety over pedestrian safety over cars and parking" on Polk Street. "I think they’re all going to be important."
March 12, 2015
SFMTA to Study Safety Upgrades for the Richmond’s North-South Bike Routes
The SFMTA plans to study safer walking and biking routes on five of the Richmond District's north-south streets, which connect the Presidio and Golden Gate Park.
March 11, 2015
Painted Bulb-Outs Arrive at Howard Street — Are More Coming Soon?
One year and four months after SF's first painted curb extensions came to Sixth Street, the SFMTA has implemented its second set at three intersections on Howard Street, in tandem with a wider and greener bike lane.
March 9, 2015
Howard Bike Lane Gets Wider and Greener — Will Protection Come Soon?
The Howard Street bike lane in SoMa, between Sixth and Tenth Streets, was widened and got some green paint this week. While it's no protected bike lane, we've already heard from bike commuters who say the buffer zone and contrast make the ride a bit more comfortable.
March 6, 2015
Driver Kills Cyclist Charles Vinson, 66, at 14th and Folsom
Update: SFPD issued a response below.
March 3, 2015
Planning Dept Releases Design Guide for “Living Alleys” Around Hayes Valley
The SF Planning Department released a design guide this week for "living alleys" [PDF], providing a template to transform SF's narrow, low-traffic streets into places to gather and play.
February 27, 2015
Eyes on the Street: Embarcadero Bike Lane Gets Greater Priority at Battery
The southbound Embarcadero bike lane was re-aligned and painted green this week to smooth out a tricky junction where people on bikes have to merge with right-turning drivers between Sansome and Battery Streets.
February 4, 2015
Hearst Corp Backs Off Bid to Tear Out Annie Alley Street Plaza
The Hearst Corporation has withdrawn its appeal against the Annie Alley street plaza [PDF] after talks with city planners and the Yerba Buena Community Benefit District.
February 2, 2015