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BikeSGV Tests Idea of E-Bike Rebates
BikeSGV was able to help community members buy 100 electric bikes, which they can use to replace car trips along the busy I-10 corridor.
February 14, 2018
SPUR Talk: the Future of Advocacy in the Bay Area
Panel of leading advocates for housing, biking and safer streets share their stories.
February 8, 2018
How California Can Move Towards Zero Emissions: Event Tomorrow
A panel discussion in Sacramento tomorrow afternoon will discuss California's zero energy future.
January 22, 2018
Bill to Allow Bikes to Treat Stop Signs as Yield Signs Spiked
Insurance industry freaks out: Chaos. Unpredictability. “Personal interpretation” of laws, oh my.
January 8, 2018
Berkeley’s Bancroft Way Gets a Nod on “Best Bikeways of 2017” List
The first two-way connected parking-protected bikeway in Berkeley is part of a project that includes a bus-only lane. It was supported by the local bus agency, the city, the local business district, the UC Berkeley campus, and local bike advocates.
December 21, 2017
Protest on Upper Market Highlights Dysfunction on Project Delivery
After two years of public outreach and design, SFMTA continues to change designs
December 6, 2017
SF Bicycle Coalition Recharges and Looks to the Future at Winterfest
Around 1,100 people attended and donated at the annual SFBC fundraiser.
December 5, 2017
After 4 Years, Key Rule Requiring Development to Account for New Miles Driven Moves Forward
Yesterday the California Office of Planning and Research released a comprehensive update to CEQA. It marks a milestone in efforts to align transportation performance metrics with community values
November 28, 2017
Bus Lanes Are the New Parking Lanes
Reserving curb space for people to park cars right next to their destination is no way to manage city streets.
November 22, 2017
Advocates React to S.F. Mayor’s Letter on Rapid Response Team
Advocates, frustrated with fatalities and San Francisco's lack of progress in pursing its Vision Zero goals, called on the mayor to intervene and stop delays on safety projects caused by inter-agency conflicts. The response made them cautiously optimistic.
November 17, 2017