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Q&A: Transpo Prof Talks NYC vs. Bay Area
...and other things related to Vision Zero, safe streets, and the Transportation Alternatives conference
Transit and Safe Streets Advocates Provide Election Guidance
Trying to figure out who and what to support? Transit groups on both sides of the Bay tell you their picks
Op/Ed: The Bay Area Needs Transit Funding, but Future of Regional Measure Is Unclear
Time is running out for the MTC to come up with a framework that has enough regional agreement to pass.
Op/Ed: Why Transit Advocates Should Be Wary of Proposition D
San Francisco's transit system is undergoing a transformation, but Proposition D threatens to derail this progress by giving the mayor unchecked control over the SFMTA.
New Study Quantifies Crosswalk Distances and Safety
The more lanes, the longer the distance, the more opportunities for errant drivers to hit people on foot. A new study co-authored by the Bay Area's own Marcel Moran quantifies it all, giving guidance for where traffic calming features are most needed
Peskin Introduces Proposal for E-Bike Rebate Program for San Francisco
"I want to ensure that all San Francisco families, especially those underserved by transit, can access this sustainable way to drop off their kids at school, which makes all our children safer."
Op-ed: Mike Chen Joins SFMTA Board—is Change on the Horizon?
For those of us familiar with Chen’s work in urban planning and transportation advocacy, his appointment is promising
My Favorite Bay Area Bridge Is The Coliseum BART Pedestrian Bridge
...it also means an end to a 51-year chapter for the Coliseum BART Pedestrian Bridge.
Op-Ed: Biking & Rolling Plan Must be for the Whole City
SFMTA has been conducting community engagement to guide development of a new Biking and Rolling Plan, the first update to the city’s comprehensive plan for active transportation since 2009
Caltrain Celebrates Electric Service
Some musings about Saturday's Caltrain electrification party and a last victory lap for the start of full service