Bicycling
Streetsblog California
Commentary: Spin Can’t Save Lives
KPIX runs a report that makes it seem as if SFMTA has succeeded at making streets safer; that's just counterfactual
May 25, 2023
Two Action Items: Geary in S.F. and Grand in Alameda
Advocates, keep your powder dry: new/old battles brewing on Geary and on Grand in Alameda
May 24, 2023
Advocate Protests Rollback of Another Slow Street
If the SFMTA board wants to realize a network of bike-friendly slow streets, it has to find the courage to fight for it
May 23, 2023
Eyes on the Path: Metro Posts First Look at Slauson Corridor Bike/Walk Path Ahead of Tonight’s Construction Update
L.A. Metro hosts a construction update on the 5.5-mile Rail-to-Rail walk/bike path that will run along the neglected Slauson corridor right-of-way
May 19, 2023
Happy Bike to Work/Wherever Day – (Oakland’s 30th)
Oakland tests out a safe crossing near a high school, and there are plenty of bikes, smiles, coffee, and snacks.
May 18, 2023
Essay: Why Even The Most Progressive Cities Are Failing Their Car-Free Residents
As traffic violence has climbed over the past few years, a number of ostensibly progressive, climate-friendly cities have demonstrated that they are uninterested in taking even modest steps to support non-drivers.
May 18, 2023
Bike Path to San Francisco Via Treasure Island Is Only for the Strong and Confident
Take this warning seriously. Think hard before you try it, and don't take your kids. This 17 percent grade is not for wobbly bike riders.
May 17, 2023
Truck Deaths Are Up 71% — Will NHTSA Require New Tech?
Will U.S. regulators let thousands of U.S. residents die preventable deaths just to save fleet operators a few dollars?
May 15, 2023
Velo-City: Where the World Learns How to Build Streets for Everyone
Streetsblog San Francisco editor Roger Rudick checks in from the Velo-City conference in Leipzig, Germany
May 10, 2023
Did the Pandemic Help Improve Street Space Allocation for Bicycle Riders?
Yes, somewhat. More of it needed.
May 9, 2023