Commentary: Hey SFMTA, Stop Calling Everything a “Protected” Bike Lane
Calling bike lanes with safe-hit posts "protected" makes as much sense as gluing the posts to the front bumpers of cars as a way to protect cyclists.
December 5, 2022
Q&A: Matt Haney Talks About Climate Summit in Egypt
San Francisco Assemblymember and former District 6 Supervisor Matt Haney was in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt earlier this month to attend the 27th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP27). Haney has long been an ally of the safe streets movement and a champion of better transit and protected bike lanes. Streetsblog spoke with him by phone about what he was learning in Egypt and what changes can be made in California and San Francisco to reduce emissions and help fulfill the goals set out by the convention.
December 1, 2022
SF’s Central Subway Opens: a Few Reflections
The Central Subway, at least from Chinatown to 4th & Brannan, opened this weekend offering free, preview rides. From KQED's coverage:
November 22, 2022
Exit Interview: Dave Campbell, Advocate Extraordinaire, Leaves Bike East Bay
The man, the advocate, the legend, Dave Campbell talks with Streetsblog about 26 years of fighting for safe streets in Oakland, Berkeley, and the rest of the East Bay
November 17, 2022
Commentary: Voters Showed Trust by Passing Prop L. Now Muni Needs to Earn it.
The voters of San Francisco have again made it clear they value transit and safe streets. The question is when will the people who run the transit system--and the streets--finally adopt those same values
November 16, 2022
Safe Streets Advocates Celebrate J.F.K. Triumph
'I' went down in flames last week. 'J' won with a huge margin. Advocates paused, briefed a sigh of relief, and enjoyed beer and good company on Saturday
November 15, 2022
SPUR Talk: Muni, JFK, and More; Processing Tuesday’s Election
Some quick thoughts from experts on Tuesday's elections in San Francisco, as it relates to the safe-and-livable-streets movement
November 10, 2022
Hypocrisy at Ceremony for Alameda County Supervisor Killed Crossing the Street
Alameda County Supervisor was killed one year ago by a dangerous driver. Friday, the City of Oakland demonstrated how little they really care beyond ceremony.
November 8, 2022
Eyes on the Prize: The Upcoming Election and Thoughts About How Far We’ve Come
It's important to remember the victories as election day approaches--as well as the enormous cost
October 27, 2022