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Rides will be free today on several Bay Area transit systems because of the smoky conditions. Photo: SFMTA

More on Smoke, Bikes on Caltrain, and BART Tunnels for this Weekend Roundup

By Roger Rudick | Nov 16, 2018 | 6 Comments

Lots of news items on this Friday. First, the smoky conditions show no signs of abating, so another reminder to use a mask and be careful out there. Along those lines: Transit Agencies Offer Free Service: To help people avoid long, strenuous walks or bike rides in this toxic air, Mayor Breed has instructed Muni […]

The BART plaza at 24th and Mission will not get a bike station. Photo: Streetsblog.

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Due to Gentrification Concerns BART to Put 24th/Mission Bike-Share Dock at Library

By Roger Rudick | Nov 15, 2018 | 23 Comments

After a contentious vote, board approves a bike share location near but not at train station

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Smoky Conditions Reminder of Dangers from Everyday Pollution

By Roger Rudick | Nov 14, 2018 | 1 Comment

The smoke from the Butte County fires is horrible, but the "normal" pollution we tolerate does even more damage to our health

Canopies on Powell and Civic Center now cover station entrances. All photos Streetsblog/Rudick

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Canopies on Market Street

By Roger Rudick | Nov 13, 2018 | 29 Comments

First two are up... 22 more to come over Market Street BART/Muni subway entrances

Avoid Biking Until the Air Clears

By Roger Rudick | Nov 9, 2018 | 6 Comments

If you must bike in this smoke, go slow and get the right kind of mask, say experts

A Caltrain bike-car. Photo: Shirley Johnson

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Caltrain Bike Car Easy Pickins for Thieves

By Roger Rudick | Nov 8, 2018 | 28 Comments

Is Caltrain's bike car policy ringing the proverbial dinner bell for crooks?

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SPUR Talk: Post Election Roundup

By Roger Rudick | Nov 7, 2018 | 1 Comment

A breakdown of results and what they mean for the safe and livable streets movement

ACE service is just another part of the transportation picture that would suffer if Prop. 6 passes. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

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Advocates Make Final Push to Save State Transportation Funding

By Roger Rudick | Nov 5, 2018 | 11 Comments

Prop. 6 would repeal gas tax adjustment--and let infrastructure continue to decline

California's State Transportation agency has built another freeway-style ramp road right past an elementary school. All photos Streetsblog/Rudick unless noted

Eyes on the Street: Dangerous Bridge by Lazear Elementary on 29th in Oakland

By Roger Rudick | Nov 2, 2018 | 5 Comments

State transportation agency has opened an on-ramp-style bridge by an elementary school

Tokyo Station with Shinkansen's ready to depart. Image: Wikimedia Commons

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SPUR Talk: The Japanese Model for Station Development

By Roger Rudick | Nov 1, 2018 | 7 Comments

Japanese railway companies are profitable because of real estate, not just ticket sales. Can that model be emulated in the Bay Area?

A man brandishing a chainsaw on BART. Image captured from Twitter

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Self Defense Tip for BART Users: RUN!!!!

By Roger Rudick | Oct 31, 2018 | 13 Comments

Streetsblog PSA : If someone on your train is waving chainsaws and threatening to chop someone's head off, run--don't just film it for your social media.

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