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Streetsblog California
Oakland to Open 74 Miles of Streets for Safe Biking and Recreation
Heeding the call for more space to get outside while practicing social distancing, Oakland takes bold steps to open streets
April 10, 2020
People Desperate for Space, but so far Bay Area Won’t Open Streets
Even though motor-vehicle traffic levels are way down and the shelter-in-place order extended, city officials are still slow--or have already refused--to open more space for people
March 31, 2020
Cities Are Repurposing Car Space During the Pandemic
Cities around the world are recognizing it makes sense to take road space that is usually used for moving and storing cars and instead give it to people.
March 30, 2020
NY Gov. Demands City Give Some Streets to Pedestrians
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo pushed New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio to give pedestrians more space so they can get around yet stay at a distance.
March 23, 2020
Valencia Cyclery Owner Feels Misunderstood
Plus twitter parodies the shop owner's objections to protected bike lanes and car-free streets
March 3, 2020
Time to Ban Cars on Market for Real?
The city banned "private cars" on Market Street. But some of the remaining motorists keep harassing and endangering cyclists. Maybe it's time to take the next step.
February 25, 2020
Ten Simple Policies to Subtract Cars From Our Streets
Want less road carnage? We need fewer cars on the roads. Here are some tools cities are already using (and should consider using) to save lives and reduce auto use.
February 24, 2020
Bike Shop Owner Opposes Car-Free Valencia Street
Say it isn't so, Valencia Cyclery
February 24, 2020
Open Thread: Car Free or Protected Lanes on Valencia?
Over the next two years, Valencia will have protected bike lanes along its entire length. But maybe there's a better idea on the table
February 5, 2020
Transit Center’s Car-Free Street in Danger
Even on this tiny stretch of Natoma, right next to San Francisco's new transit center, some want it all for cars
January 11, 2020
