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
Streetsblog on the Air: KGO’s “Monty Show” Devolves Into Anti-Bike Rants
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KGO 810’s “The Monty Show” was kind enough to invite me to speak this weekend as host Tim Montemayor took on the topic of bike/car relations in light of the recent truck crash that killed cyclist Amelie Le Moullac, the sentencing of Chris Bucchere, and confusion about right-of-way laws in bike lanes. You can listen to the […]
Premiere of “People Live Here,” a Film About Cesar Chavez Street
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People Live Here, a 22-minute documentary about Cesar Chavez Street by Susie Smith, is making its debut Sunday, September 1, at the Bernal Heights Outdoor Cinema. The free showing takes place in Precita Park at Folsom. Music starts at 6 pm, but the films don’t get going until 7:45 (like when it gets dark, duh). Bundle up, bring a […]
BART Board of Directors Meeting
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Agenda [PDF]
SFCTA Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting
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Schedule and agenda
SPUR Forum: The Bay Bridge Renewed
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From SPUR: Image courtesy Flickr user christiano valli Opening soon, the new eastern span of the Bay Bridge will make the bridge resilient and usable far into the future. The project, however, has journeyed from a $250 million retrofit to a $6.5 billion colossal icon. How did this happen — and how does it compare with […]
SFMTA Scott Street Traffic Calming Meeting
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From SFMTA: Scott Street neighbors have expressed interest in traffic circulation changes to Scott Street that would decrease congestion and enhance the livability and safety for residents and for people who walk and bike through the neighborhood. Please join us at a focused meeting of residents on August 28 to explore traffic calming options for […]
Muni 5L-Fulton Pilot Project Community Meeting
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From SFMTA: The SFMTA proposes a pilot project along the 5 Fulton corridor that will introduce limited-stop service to provide quicker trips and will increase frequency to reduce crowding between 6th Avenue and Downtown. The target implementation date is fall 2013. Benefits include: Improved service reliability and up to 20% quicker travel times Reduced crowding […]
This Weekend: Sunday Streets Returns to the Tenderloin and Civic Center
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It’s been a while, but the Tenderloin and Civic Center will be graced once again with Sunday Streets this weekend. Get out and enjoy this rare opportunity to play on the normally speed-dominated streets of one of the city’s densest neighborhoods.
CBS 5 Exacerbates Deadly Confusion About Bike Lane Right-of-Way
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A clear understanding of California’s right-of-way laws is crucial if drivers are to avoid colliding with people using San Francisco’s bike lanes. As we saw this week, a “right-hook,” in which a driver turns right into the path of a bike rider, can be fatal. But when CBS 5 reporter Linda Yee sought to clarify […]
Gascón’s “Message” Evolves, But Motorists’ Victims Still Await Justice
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At the press conference held yesterday for the sentencing of Chris Bucchere, it was clear that District Attorney George Gascón’s rhetoric concerning traffic safety has evolved somewhat, toward a more accurate reflection of the dangers on city streets. In a departure from the “message to cyclists” that was his focus last month, Gascón emphasized that “traffic safety […]
Despite Evidence, SFMTA Denies It Increased Speed Limits in Forest Hill
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The speed limit on Woodside Avenue was recently raised from 30 miles per hour to 35 MPH, according to Mark Dreger, who’s lived in the neighborhood his whole life. Dreger posted a photo in the Streetsblog comments section of a 30 MPH sign on Woodside, with a 35 MPH sign seen right behind it, in […]