From SPUR: Image Credit: Flickr user theoverheadwire In July, the city councils of Oakland and San Leandro approved bus-only lanes for AC Transit’s planned bus rapid transit line that will connect the downtowns of both cities. How might these investments reshape transit and travel in the East Bay, and how do International Boulevard and San Pablo […]

From SFBC: The SF Bicycle Coalition invites our members on a survey bike ride of JFK Drive in Golden Gate Park. The city’s first parking-protected bikeway, which aims to make biking easier and safer for the growing number of people who are biking and want to bike more, has now been in the ground for […]

Agenda On the agenda: Two-year authorization for 24 space surface parking lot at 38th 8th St (west side between Market and Mission Streets) Consideration of parking tax simplification for residential properties, when renting out 5 or fewer spaces Conditional use authorization for 4-20 Octavia Blvd mixed-use project Conditional use authorization to allow construction of the Chinatown […]

From sf-planning.org: ECODISTRICT PRESENTATION SEPTEMBER 5, 2012 | 1:30 – 2:30 PM Investigating New Business Models to Make Cities Smarter and More SuccessfulTom Osdoba will discuss how district-scale frameworks can help cities to increase and accelerate innovation toward more sustainable outcomes, and how this approach fosters local business development, engages the community and helps organize capital for needed community […]

From SVBC: The Sunnyvale City Council will hold a public hearing on September 11 at 7:00 pm at the Sunnyvale City Hall City Council Chambers. The Council will consider whether to reconfigure Patoria Avenue to provide bicycle facilities. The City Council welcomes public input at this hearing. A written staff report will be available on […]

From SVBC: Pre-ride tour of new downtown bike projects with San José Bicyclist & Pedestrian Program Coordinator John Brazil starts at 5:30 by the City Hall Rotunda, 200 East Santa Clara Street. Refreshments and socializing start at 6, talk starts at 6:30. Hear from bike planning expert John Ciccarelli about how outside forces influence bicycle […]

Agenda On the agenda: Authorize General Manager to enter into an agreement with the University of California to participate in a study of magnetically guided buses led by California PATH and the FTA

From SF Bike Party: Summer, 1967: the Straight World looks on in disbelief as Flower Children arrive by the thousands, flooding into the parks and classic Victorian mansions of San Francisco’s Haight-Ashbury district. It’s a massive rebellion, a veritable Happening, a revolutionary MOMENT. That was 45 years ago. The Summer of Love is ancient history. But now there’s a whole new NOW. We’re […]

From Shaping SF: This trip through San Francisco’s lost sand dunes, ponds, creeks and coastline will focus on the city from the center southward, covering the Mission before heading to the bayshore at Heron’s Head Park. Learn about The Farm, community gardens, San Bruno Mountain, and more! It’s a social, historical and critical tour through the […]

From Cal WALKS: Do you walk in San Jose? Are you concerned that drivers may not stop? Do you want to learn how to make walking safe and accessible? Then this FREE workshop is for you. . . The purpose of the Community Pedestrian Safety Workshop is to improve safety and get more people walking. […]