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BART’s ‘Tactile Guideways’ Help Visually Impaired People Navigate
Wayfinding on public transit can be challenging enough for people with 20/20 vision. For the blind and visually impaired, tactile and audible cues are essential. That's why BART employs tactile guideways to help people navigate. And they've hired Erik Huizar, a college student with low vision, to evaluate BART's guideways.
October 9, 2023
Shakeup at SFMTA
Two of SFMTA's most senior officials are leaving, including the second in command
October 6, 2023
Update on Arguello: State to Provide $1.2 Million for Protected Bike Lanes
Money's now available for yet another safety project on Arguello--will SFMTA finally install protected bike lanes?
October 5, 2023
RSR Bridge Pilot Coming to an End – What’s Next?
Nearly four years ago, after decades of advocacy from activists on both sides of the Bay, the bike path on the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge opened to great fanfare. Since then, there have been over 300,000 crossings by bike or on foot.
Warren Wells
October 3, 2023
Oakland Promises Protected Bike Lanes on Lakeshore
City has committed to building protected bike lanes on the east side of Lake Merritt
September 29, 2023
Commentary: Let’s Talk About the Real “Fatal Flaw” on Valencia
How many people have to die before professional advocates stop endorsing the Valencia Street "experiment" on people?
September 28, 2023
Transit Month Event: Disability Access is for Everyone
BART was the first accessible transit system in the country. Advocates want Bay Area transit agencies to do better at keeping buses and trains accessible for all
September 27, 2023
Streetfilms Tours Emeryville, the Little City that Can
Did somebody say "encore?" Safe streets rock star John Bauters, Mayor of Emeryville, population less-than 13,000, gave Streetfilms producer Clarence Eckerson a tour of his city
September 26, 2023
Motorist Kills Pedestrian on Valencia
While distracted/inattentive driving was a primary factor, the non-intuitive and dangerous center-running design almost certainly contributed
September 21, 2023
