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The Armchair Urbanist Goes After BART to San Jose Extension

Even from 3,000 miles away, it's easy to see why the BART extension—as designed—is stupid.

April 16, 2025

SFMTA Director: Waymo is Coming to Market Street

Advocates give SFMTA Board an earful on allowing robocars on Market, but in reality the decision was made years ago.

April 15, 2025

13,000 People Attend Sunset Dunes Opening

A new chapter for San Francisco’s coastline begins.

April 14, 2025

Advocates Denounce Mayor Lurie’s Decision to Allow Waymo on Market Street

Mayor Lurie wants Robo-taxis on Market Street. Advocates say over our dead bodies.

April 10, 2025

City of San Mateo Says ‘No More Freeway Widening’

Finally, a city council that gets the utter futility of widening to solve traffic.

April 8, 2025

Kids Enjoy San Francisco’s Beach Safe from Pollution and Speeding Traffic

Meanwhile, the SF Standard points out that some drivers who previously used the now-former 'Great Highway' shifted to other streets.

April 7, 2025

Mayor’s Zoning Plan to Finally Allow Density Around Transit in San Francisco

A post netting some of the comments and reporting on Mayor Lurie's "Family Zoning" plan to add 36,000 new homes throughout the city

April 4, 2025

Call to Action: Urge SFMTA to Build Oak Street Protected Bike Lane Already

Fell, along the Panhandle, got a westbound parking-protected bike lane in 2020. Putting an eastbound protected lane on Oak is a no-brainer.

March 26, 2025

Volunteers Repaint and Repair Mural as Progress Continues on Converting Great Highway

Advocate/volunteers erase graffiti as the project to remake San Francisco's oceanfront moves steadily forward.

March 25, 2025