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.
January 5, 2026
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...
December 18, 2025
‘Streets for All’ Talk with SFMTA Director Julie Kirschbaum
'Fix the roof first, the kitchen second.'
December 17, 2025
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.
December 16, 2025
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.
December 15, 2025
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.
December 10, 2025
Caught on Video: AC Transit Operator Appears to Assault Cyclist
Bus driver uses bike lane on Foothill to queue jump slow-moving traffic, tailgates and honks at a cyclist in the bike lane, then nearly runs him over.
December 9, 2025
Advocates Rally for Full and Fair Muni Funding
'Muni Now, Muni Forver,' advocates and electeds gear up to support improved Muni service.
December 8, 2025
Weekend Roundup: Caltrain Bike Advisors, Advocates Reach out to Supervisor Wong…
..and Alameda wants your feedback on the Pacific Ave. greenway.
December 5, 2025
SFMTA Preps to Remove Kirkham Neck Down
Last Streetsblog reported on it, the neck down at Kirkham and 9th was working fine for safety. But drivers complained, so it's gotta go.
December 2, 2025
