Michael Rhodes
Michael Rhodes is a former reporter for Streetsblog San Francisco. He lives in the Mission Dolores neighborhood and is a graduate of UC Berkeley's Department of City and Regional Planning.
Recent Posts
SFBC Phone Banking
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"Got the gift of gab? Volunteer to phone bank with the SFBC! No cold calling, just simple reminders to friendly lapsed SFBC members that their membership is expired. Come share in the fun. The more the merrier! We supply dinner and good company."
CANCELLED: Metropolitan Transportation Commission – Special Meeting
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"The MTC has called a special meeting to hear from BART if they have completed work to comply with the Federal Transit Administration’s requirement for an equity analysis for the wasteful project, the Oakland Airport Connector project. If BART has been unable to meet the deadline, the MTC will be forced to reallocate the $70 […]
SF Bicycle Coalition Energizer Station: Otis Street
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"The SF Bicycle Coalition will be at the new Otis St bike lane to energize evening commuters with snacks and chat about new and upcoming bike improvements."
SFBC Outreach at Adobe Employee Fair
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"The SF Bicycle Coalition will be doing outreach to Adobe employees about bike advocacy and the benefits of being a SFBC member."
Free Urban Cycling Workshop: Intro to Safe Cycling (Day 1)
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"This four-hour in-classroom, introductory course is perfect for new cyclists and those want to feel more comfortable riding on city streets. Class will cover the basics for how to choose the right bike and properly fit a helmet. Learn tips for the safest ways to ride in traffic, techniques to avoid or deal with road […]
Different Spokes Monthly Jersey Ride
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"Come join Different Spokes (DSSF), the San Francisco Bay Area’s GLBT cycling club for our monthly Jersey Ride, held the second Saturday of each month. All are welcome. The ride offers different distance and level options. The ride starts from Peet’s in the Castro. There are three options so you can go at your own […]
SF Bike Coalition’s Love on Wheels
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"The San Francisco Bicycle Coalition plays cupid for another round of Love on Wheels, the dating game exclusively for bicyclists, just like the original 1970’s game show. Real-life bicycling bachelorettes & bachelors quiz a panel of 3 bicyclists to select a date & roll to hip local spots for a romantic rendezvous, courtesy of our […]
Speak up for MUNI at SFMTA Town Hall Meeting
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"Speak up for Muni! The MTA is holding Town Hall Meetings on the 2010 budget. We are also asking for members to attend the MTA Board Meeting to speak up for transit and help build a better biking city!"
Study Finds Livable Streets Even More Important for Kids than Adults
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Fewer cars means more walking and healthier kids. By most measures, San Francisco is a great place to walk and bike, with its compact street grid, mixed-use neighborhoods and relatively mild weather. But a new study conducted by UC Berkeley professor Michael Jerrett suggests the city may need to focus on taming traffic before kids […]
Two MTA Board Appointments to Come at Pivotal Time for Muni
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From left: MTA Board Vice Chairman Rev. Dr. James McCray, Jr., Chairman Tom Nolan and Director Shirley Breyer Black. Photo: Michael Rhodes On March 1, the terms of the MTA Board’s two longest-serving directors will end, and a convergence of factors could make their reappointment or replacement more closely scrutinized than any in the agency’s […]
Transit Riders Put Heat on Mayor Through SFBC, Twitter
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MuniFail.com Two new online campaigns are helping transit supporters pressure the Mayor to save Muni from the brink of massive service cuts. In the past two days, a web page created by the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition has succeeded in getting nearly 350 people (and growing) to write personalized letters to the Mayor and the […]
Driver Arrested in Death of Los Gatos Cyclist
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Click to enlarge. Joshua West and his daughter Briana. Photo: Ashley Cushman The driver of a Chevrolet Blazer who struck and killed a 28-year-old cyclist in Los Gatos has been arrested on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter. Kevin Darr of San Jose, the 50-year-old driver, was arrested and admitted to the custody ward of Valley Medical […]