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
Van Ness BRT Presentation at Middle Polk Assocation Meeting
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From SFMTA: Hosted by the Middle Polk Neighborhood Association and Save Polk Street, a presentation will be provided by the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA).
SFPD Faults Trucker in Le Moullac’s Death, Apologizes for Ernst’s Behavior
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San Francisco police have determined that the truck driver who killed Amelie Le Moullac on her bike this month was at fault for the crash, after footage of the incident was found by the SF Bicycle Coalition. SFPD Chief Greg Suhr has also apologized in statements to the press for the behavior of Sergeant Richard […]
As SF Launches Bike-Share, Mayor Calls for Safer Folsom, Safer Truckers
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Bay Area Bike Share’s celeste-colored fleet of bikes is now part of the streetscape in downtown San Francisco. At many of the city’s 35 stations, people took bikes for a spin as soon as the system went live at noon today, while curious observers said they were likely to use it as a convenient way to […]
Open Thread: Bay Area Bike Share Goes Live at Noon Today
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Are you planning to hop on Bay Area Bike Share when it goes live at noon today? Head to the comments section to share your expectations and observations. Do you find the bikes useful even with the limited size of the program? We want to hear about your experiences. We’ll have a full report on the […]
Bay Area Bike Share Stations Stocked and Ready for Launch Tomorrow
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This is it, folks: Bay Area Bike Share officially has a fleet in place for tomorrow’s launch. I know it’s tempting, but please refrain from trying to take the bikes out for a ride prematurely. Here’s where you can catch the launch events with officials in four of the participating cities tomorrow morning: San Francisco: 10:30 […]
In Cleveland, Trucker Went to Prison, Lost License for Killing Woman on Bike
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So far, no charges have been filed against the truck driver who earlier this month turned right across the bike lane on Folsom Street, killing 24-year-old Amelie Le Moullac. SFPD investigators are reviewing the video of the crash that SFBC staffer Marc Caswell located and handed to them — a piece of evidence that police say will […]
Will “Tone-Deaf” SFPD Own Up to Its Botched Bike Crash Investigation?
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The San Francisco Police Department has finally started to respond to the failure of its investigators to acquire camera footage of the truck crash that killed Amelie Le Moullac on her bike, as well as accusations of stonewalling the attorney representing the victim’s family. But the department still hasn’t publicly acknowledged fumbling the investigation, nor […]
In Case SFPD Doesn’t Ask for Crash Footage, New Website Can Help Find It
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A new online platform called CommunityCam provides a crowdsourced map of surveillance cameras on the streets that could help investigators and the public find video footage that may prove useful after a traffic crash. As we saw last week, San Franciscans can’t rely on the SFPD to do their jobs when a pedestrian or bicyclist […]
Bike Path Tour of New Bay Bridge East Span
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From EBBC: Join us Tuesday, Sept 3, 6pm at West Oakland BART for a ride out on to the world’s longest bike pier, the new bike path of the East Span-pizza & drinks at Hot Italian afterwards. RSVP on Facebook The new East Span of the Bay Bridge is getting ready to open over Labor Day Weekend, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission announced […]
Sunday Streets: Western Addition
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From Sunday Streets: Sunday Streets are events that encourage recreation, community activities and fun in San Francisco. Sunday Streets closes stretches of city streets to automobile traffic, and opens them to people for several hours on a various Sundays throughout the year, so participants can enjoy a large, temporary, public space where they can bike, […]
SFBC Rec Ride: Gals with Gears Kick-off
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From SFBC: Want to cycle in the city but feel uneasy about it? Been to an Urban Biking workshop and want some company for your ride? Join us for a ride from Golden Gate Park to Ocean Beach and back. We’ll show you a route, provide tips for riding in the city, and have a […]
SFBC Rec Ride: I Scream for Bikes & Ice Cream!
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From SFBC: What better way to enjoy San Francisco’s Indian summer than by visiting some of our city’s awesome ice cream shops by bicycle! Back by popular demand, we will stopping at 4 ice cream establishments and pedaling about 10 easy miles, starting at AT&T park and wrapping up in the Inner Sunset. This ride […]