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
Annie Street Plaza Grand Opening
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From SF Pavement to Parks: Annie Street Plaza is a new pedestrian space in downtown San Francisco. New seating, greenery, and lighting – along with programmed events and activities – create a special new place in the heart of a thriving neighborhood. Annie Street is an important pathway for pedestrians connecting Market Street and Mission […]
Livable City’s Livability Awards & Member Celebration
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From Livable City: Please join Livable City for our annual Livability Awards and Member Celebration November 19 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the historic Old Mint. This event is an opportunity for Livable City to recognize innovators, advocates, and public servants for their leadership and accomplishments and celebrate with our amazing members and friends. This […]
“Box Blocking” Enforcement is Overdue, But SF’s Traffic Woes Run Deeper
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For a mystifying exhibit of irrational and antisocial behavior, just watch the rush-hour race to nowhere as drivers attempt to beat one another through a gridlocked San Francisco intersection. The question, “Do I have room to make it across?,” apparently does not factor into the decision of many drivers who accede to the beckoning green light — […]
Stockton Street in Union Square Becomes a Plaza for the Holidays
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Two blocks of Stockton Street in the bustling Union Square shopping district are being converted into a pedestrian plaza for the holidays. The roadway has been occupied by Central Subway construction machinery for a couple of years now, but now crews are taking a break and covering up the site with turf for what’s been […]
Studies Show Car Traffic in San Francisco is Dropping
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Car traffic has dropped in San Francisco in recent years, despite an economic boom and a growing population, according to studies by the SF County Transportation Authority. A newly updated study (reported by SF Weekly) by the SFCTA counted fewer cars at 11 of 15 intersections during evening peak hours this year, compared to earlier […]
SFMTA Looks to Boost Muni’s 28-19th Ave With Bus Bulbs, Fewer Stops
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The SFMTA has an online survey available where you can weigh in on the proposed improvements for Muni’s 28-19th Avenue. Take a ride on Muni’s crowded 28-19th Avenue from the Golden Gate Bridge to SF State University, and you may notice the that bus gets a lot slower south of Golden Gate Park. That’s because […]
Bike East Bay’s Biketopia
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From Bike East Bay: Biketopia is the occasion to socialize with friends old and new around the theme of building a better place for bicycling in the East Bay. This year’s party will be held at the Impact HUB in Oakland, a center for innovation and coworking in the heart of Oakland. We’re exciting to be teaming up […]
SF Bicycle Coalition’s Winterfest
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From SFBC: Join over a thousand of your bike-loving buddies in an evening of festivities, food, music, and bottomless beverages. Enjoy the fabulous local art auction, score a new bike and bid on items donated by your favorite bike-supporting businesses. Be ready to dance, this will be Leah’s final Winterfest as Executive Director and she […]
SFMTA Public Meeting: Waterfront Transportation Assessment “Phase 2”
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From SFMTA: Join the public meeting to learn more about the transportation needs of the Waterfront as it faces a new era of growth. The meeting will cover findings that will guide potential transportation solutions to meet existing and future travel demands through SoMa, Mission Bay, and Central Waterfront neighborhoods of San Francisco.
SFMTA Engineering Hearing
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Agenda
Safe Streets Advocates: “Enough is Enough” — Time to End Traffic Violence
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The recent spate of drivers killing or maiming pedestrians has both City Hall leaders and SF agencies running out of excuses for their snail’s-pace implementation of measures that would make city streets safer. At a rally on Friday, a coalition of safe streets advocates chanted, “Enough is enough.” The 28 people killed in crashes on […]