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What Happened to the Term “Allegedly” When it Comes to Cyclists?
The press tried and convicted a bike rider without evidence after a collision in San Francisco.
September 29, 2017
Supervisor Shocked to Hear Uber and Lyft Violate Bike and Transit Lanes
Some two-thirds of citations for driving in transit lanes and bike lanes, failing to yield to pedestrians, and other motor vehicle violations, are issued to Transportation Network Company (TNC) cars such as Uber and Lyft--this according to a study from the police department of violations in downtown San Francisco.
September 27, 2017
Why You Shouldn’t Trust Media Coverage That Blames Pedestrians for Getting Struck
Police and local reporters rushed to blame a 14-year-old girl who was struck by a speeding driver in a marked crosswalk.
September 20, 2017
And the Victim Blaming Continues
The San Francisco Bicycle Coalition called out Caltrans over "public service" announcements that blame our most vulnerable road users for their own deaths and injuries. Caltrans response was that, yes, cyclists are also to blame for their own deaths and injuries.
September 19, 2017
How Dangerous Is the Driving Around Your Kids’ School?
A new map from the driving behavior analytics company Zendrive can give you a better read.
September 15, 2017
Wide Residential Streets Are Dangerous. Why Are They So Common?
Ever wonder why so many residential streets are so wide even though they only see a trickle of car traffic?
September 13, 2017
Another Crash on Valencia
Reena was returning to San Francisco after a long ride through Marin, pedaling along at a leisurely eight mph, riding in the bike lane and watching out for opening car doors on her right, when an SUV veered into her.
September 13, 2017
Bill to Clarify Pedestrian Countdown Signals Improved and Passed
A bill to correct the motor vehicle code to allow pedestrians to use countdown signals the way they were intended--as information they could use to decide whether they have time to cross an intersection--has passed both houses of the legislature and is headed for the governor's signature.
September 12, 2017
Where “Jaywalking” Is Not a Crime
In Dutch cities, people can cross the street wherever they think it's safe.
September 11, 2017
Eyes on the Street: Purple Fix Is in at Oakland Downtown Intersection
Oakland has completed safety upgrades to the crosswalk at 23rd and Harrison.
September 6, 2017
