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S.F. Judge Decides Utterly Reckless Driving is Not a Serious Crime

Judge for West Portal massacre of a family just told drivers anything goes.

March 23, 2026

Caltrain Pauses Large-Bike Ban

After blow-back from advocates and some bad press coverage, the Peninsula's railroad is giving its policy another look.

March 17, 2026

Caltrans Rips out Oakland Bike Lanes

Caltrans proves once again that it's run by bad actors who betray the public in their relentless pursuit of auto-über alles policies.

March 10, 2026

Open Letter: After a Week of Tragedies, Will You Go to the Mat for Safety, Mayor Lurie?

Yes, it's good to meet with department heads. But it's going to take Paris-level, ongoing pressure and commitment to make San Francisco safe.

March 9, 2026

Motorist Careens onto North Beach Sidewalk, Killing Pedestrian

Driver kills pedestrian at another location where a safety project festered.

March 6, 2026

As Bike Cars Overflow, Caltrain Bans Large Bikes and Panniers

New rules heavily restrict the types of bikes Caltrain users can bring on board. Years ago advocates warned Caltrain that they weren't allotting enough bike space on the new trains.

March 4, 2026

Driver Kills Two-Year Old Child in Mission Rock

SFMTA responds by repainting crosswalks. But once again things are following a familiar script.

March 2, 2026