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Congestion Pricing: Is it Time to Try it in San Francisco?
Congestion pricing has been an unqualified success in New York (and lots of other places). Why wouldn't it work here? That was the question on a recent episode of State of the Bay on KALW.
Supervisor Wong Writes Legislation to Kill Sunset Dunes
District 4's new supervisor finally met with Sunset Dunes advocates the night before formally presenting legislation to put a new referendum on the ballot to destroy the park.
Oakland Alameda Water Shuttle Returns
Woodstock had an operation, but is back after a longer-than-expected service suspension.
Two-Item Tuesday: Sunset Dunes Lawsuit Tossed
Plus a call-to-action on San Francisco's tree canopy.
Commentary: Let’s Do Better in 2026
During the holidays, I got a rude reminder of why advocacy tactics have to change. In 2026, let's demand better before we give support to questionable leaders.
Open Letter: Mayor Lurie, Here are Six Suggested Projects to go with your Safety Directive
Resolutions are nice. But if you want to make a safe, 'transit first' city, here are a few projects to start with...
‘Streets for All’ Talk with SFMTA Director Julie Kirschbaum
'Fix the roof first, the kitchen second.'
Update: AC Transit Closes Investigation of Bus Operator Assault on a Bicyclist
Bus driver used the bike lane, tailgated cyclist, honked at him, and then nearly ran him over, all captured on video. AC Transit closes its short investigation without announcing any steps against the driver.
Update: City of San Mateo Commission Votes Unanimously to Keep Humboldt Bike Lanes
"Streets belong to all 105,000 of us" says one of the commissioners as advocates celebrate a victory in the battle to save bike lanes.
Hooray! Direct Payment Finally Comes to Bay Area Transit
Advocates and officials celebrate as the Bay Area finally joins New York, London, Toronto, and other cities with a modernized fare-payment system.
