Aaron Bialick
Aaron was the editor of Streetsblog San Francisco from January 2012 until October 2015. He joined Streetsblog in 2010 after studying rhetoric and political communication at SF State University and spending a semester in Denmark.
Recent Posts
Driver Kills Ai You Zhou, 77, at Clay and Kearny; Christensen Calls for Action
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Yesterday at about 6 p.m., Tim Pak Wong, 59, ran over and killed Ai You Zhou, 77, in the crosswalk at the notoriously dangerous intersection of Clay and Kearny Streets near Chinatown. Safety improvements have been planned for the location, and today Supervisor Julie Christensen called for swifter action on pedestrian safety from the SFMTA and SFPD. […]
Come Out Tonight for Streetsblog Happy Hour at Virgil’s Sea Room
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Just a reminder: Tonight is Streetsblog happy hour, now a monthly occurrence at Virgil’s Sea Room. Join us on the back patio to drink and chat about the latest goings-on around biking, walking, and transit in San Francisco. You may even get to put some faces to the monikers you’ve been arguing with in the comments section. […]
SFMTA Bucks Uber, Bans Private Autos From Turning On to Mid-Market Street
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Private auto drivers will be banned from turning on to Market Street between Third and Eighth streets after the restrictions were approved unanimously by the SFMTA Board of Directors yesterday. The board dismissed the last-minute protest from Uber, who complained that its ride-hail drivers would be included in the ban, while taxis wouldn’t. In the […]
[Corrected] San Jose Ave Bike Traffic Jumps; More Traffic Calming Goes In
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Update 6/22: The SFMTA has retracted its report of a 651 percent increase in bike traffic on northbound San Jose Avenue in morning peak hours, which was featured in an earlier version of this article. Evening bike traffic increased by 62 percent on northbound San Jose Avenue after a traffic lane was removed and the bike lane […]
22 & Beyond: SFTRU’s Muni Challenge Closing Celebration
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From the SF Transit Riders Union: It may be the end of the 22-Day Muni Challenge, but it’s just the beginning of a new relationship with public transit for some city officials and even everyday riders. Let’s celebrate! Awards will be given for: Most Rides in 22-Day Period Most Days Ridden Most Distance Travelled Best […]
Noe Valley Community Forum on Traffic Issues
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From The Center for Community at Noe Valley Ministry: Can’t We All Just Get Along? Cars, Bicycles, and Pedestrians in Noe Valley This is an opportunity for the people of Noe Valley to get clarification on traffic laws, address misunderstandings, and talk about how we can foster a more gracious etiquette and neighborly courtesy on the […]
Livable City Forum: “Tomorrow Transit: Connecting the Bay to the Last Mile”
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From Livable City: Please join moderator Tom Radulovich as transportation leaders and end-users discuss solving last mile issues in the Bay Area. Connecting the Bay to the Last Mile will be held June 29 at the Book Club of California. This free, 90 minute discussion will bring together bike share, ride share, regional transit, and […]
Memorial for Wilbert Williams Calls on Caltrans to Fix SoMa’s Freeway Ramps
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One year ago yesterday, 62-year-old Wilbert Williams was sleeping in a tent next to a Highway 80 off-ramp at Fifth and Harrison Streets at about 1 a.m. when he was run over and killed by a drunk SUV driver who veered off the road. “That morning, I woke up and got ready to see my […]
Tomorrow: Support Car Restrictions for a Safer Market, Which Uber Opposes
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You can email public comments on the “Safer Market Street” car restrictions to the SFMTA board at MTABoard@sfmta.com. The SFMTA Board of Directors is set to vote tomorrow on whether to ban private auto drivers from turning onto mid-Market Street, part of a package of safety improvements and transit upgrades. While the improvements seem to be […]
SFMTA Engineering Public Hearing
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Twin Peaks “Figure 8” Redesign Community Meeting
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From SF Recreation and Parks: Twin Peaks is a world-famous tourist destination and one of the most visited areas in San Francisco. Come join us for our rst open house to review redesign options for the Twin Peaks Figure 8 roadway to improve access. We will share proposals that address the following project objectives: • […]
Fisherman’s Wharf Parking-Free Street Revamp Boosts Sales, Will Expand
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Two years after the city gave Fisherman’s Wharf a people-friendly redesign on two blocks of Jefferson Street, business is booming. Despite merchants’ fears that removing all car parking on the blocks would hurt their sales, they now say it had the opposite effect. The second phase of the project, which will bring a similar treatment […]