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
SFPD Chief Suhr Misses the Point of the “Bike Yield Law”
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SF Police Department Chief Greg Suhr doesn’t seem to grasp the point of the “Bike Yield Law” proposed by Supervisor John Avalos. “Stop signs are pretty simple. They say ‘stop,'” Suhr told KQED today. “They don’t say ‘yield,’ they don’t say ‘slow down.'” Suhr added that anyone who violates the letter of the stop sign law “will be […]
Majority of Supes Back the “Bike Yield Law” to Be Introduced Tomorrow
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The “Bike Yield Law” proposed by Supervisor John Avalos is poised to be approved by the Board of Supervisors. The ordinance urges the SFPD to let bicycle riders safely treat stop signs as yield signs. Avalos plans to introduce the ordinance tomorrow, and it has support from six supervisors — the majority needed to vote it into law. It’s unclear if it has support from SFPD […]
SFTRU PUBlic Transit CRAWL 4: On the Great 38
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From SFTRU: RSVP on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/502045686616687/ Or on NationBuilder: http://sftru.nationbuilder.com/public_transit_crawl_4 SCHEDULE: 6PM: Edinburgh Castle Pub, 950 Geary St (btw Larkin St & Polk St) 7:30PM: The Pig & Whistle, 2801 Geary Blvd (near Masonic btw Collins St & Wood St) 9PM: Richmond Republic Draught House, 642 Clement St (btw 7th Ave & 8th Ave) DETAILS: […]
Northern Station Leads Rise in SFPD “Focus on the Five” Citations
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SFPD traffic citations issued for “Focus on the Five” have hit an all-time high of 32 percent, as the SF Examiner reported earlier this week. The rate of tickets issued for the five most dangerous driving violations in this year’s second quarter was up 34 percent compared to the same quarter last year, according to stats presented by SFPD Traffic Company Commander […]
I’m Moving On From Streetsblog — But Not Before Happy Hour Tonight
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I like to say that the best career move I ever made was joining a Critical Mass ride and striking up a conversation with a fellow rider about the Streetsblog sticker on his helmet. That rider happened to be Bryan Goebel, Streetsblog SF’s first editor, who would later offer me the opportunity of a lifetime. After five years of living the […]
Sup. Kim Raises Banners to Tell Drivers to Slow Down in SoMa and Tenderloin
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D6 Supervisor Jane Kim wants you to know that driving fast in her district is not okay. At a press event today, Kim drew attention to the banners recently raised on 150 street poles telling drivers to slow down in the South of Market and Tenderloin districts. The “Slow down!” banners feature images of people, including “Mother” […]
Oaklavia – Love Our Lake Day
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From Oaklavia: Come play in the streets surrounding beautiful Lake Merritt at Walk Oakland Bike Oakland’s 3nd Annual Love Our Lake Day Sunday, September 20, 11a-4p. The free event offers two car-free miles of human powered fun! Walk, bike, skate, dance, stroll, play and experience Lake Merritt – the nation’s first wildlife refuge – in […]
SPUR Forum: Building For Wellbeing
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From SPUR: Image courtesy of Flickr user Bhautik Joshi. From the quality of the air we breathe, to levels of physical activity, to the relationships that we have with our neighbors, research has shown that the places we call “home” affect us in profound ways. How can we harness this understanding in order to positively […]
SFMTA Walking Tour: Safety Upgrades for Page at Octavia
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From SFMTA: The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency wants your feedback on how to improve Page Street from Webster to Market streets. This informal, outdoor public meeting will be an opportunity for neighbors and roadway users to walk (or bike) the corridor with the City project team, discussing key issues and specific design concepts. For more information, […]
SFMTA Board of Directors Meeting
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SF’s First Parking-Protected Bike Lane Outside a Park Opens on 13th Street
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SF’s first parking-protected bike lane outside of Golden Gate Park is open for business on 13th Street. The lane runs westbound on 13th, connecting existing bike lanes between Bryant Street and Folsom Street, underneath the Central Freeway. The new bike lane runs along the curb with a buffer zone separation from parked cars, which provide protection from motor traffic. SFMTA […]
Study: SF’s Severe Traffic Injuries Have Been Heavily Underestimated
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The number of severe traffic injuries inflicted on San Francisco’s streets has been grossly underestimated, according to hospital researchers. In one year, more than 60 percent of San Francisco’s severe traffic injuries were not identified in SFPD reports — until now, the city’s sole source of injury data — according to a new study [PDF] by researchers at the SF […]