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This Week: Greening an Alleyway in Chinatown
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Help shape a plan to bring some nature to an alley in Chinatown, ponder the future of transbay commuting with SPUR, and discuss the latest on city bicycle infrastructure with the Bicycle Advisory Committee. Here are all of this week’s calendar highlights: Tuesday: On this week’s SFMTA Board of Directors agenda is approval of bike lanes on Bayshore Boulevard between Paul […]
This Week: Greening Irving and Holloway, Sunday Streets TL
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This afternoon offers a chance to talk strategy on winning improvements for a safer Polk Street with the Community Leadership Alliance. And later this week, don’t miss chances to weigh in on plans to add greenery and traffic calming along central Irving Street and Holloway Avenue. Cap off the week with the return of Sunday […]
Friday Job Market
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Looking to hire a smart, qualified person for a position in transportation planning, engineering, IT, or advocacy? Post a listing on the Streetsblog Jobs Board and reach our national audience of dedicated readers. Looking for a job? Here are the current listings: Executive Director, Wisconsin Bike Fed, Madison or Milwaukee, WI The Wisconsin Bike Fed seeks a […]
This Week: Talk Transit With Art Agnos, 5-Fulton Limited
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If you’re looking get involved with the SF Transit Riders Union, this evening’s meeting offers a unique opportunity to discuss the future of transit on the waterfront with former SF mayor Art Agnos at the table. Also, limited-stop service is finally coming to the 5-Fulton this fall — join the SFMTA’s community meeting to learn more. Here […]
This Week: Safer Potrero, Geary BRT Town Hall
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Get involved in safety improvements on Potrero Avenue at a community workshop on Tuesday, and discuss the latest on the Geary Bus Rapid Transit project at a town hall hosted by Supervisor Eric Mar. Here are this week’s highlights from the Streetsblog calendar: Tuesday: The Department of Public Works and the SFMTA will hold a community meeting […]
This Week: Polk Open House, Sunday Streets in the Mission
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The final plan for Polk Street will be presented at an open house, where you can give your feedback on the proposal, which calls for protected bike lanes on only 11 blocks in one direction. Also this week: Ask the SFMTA about the Muni Transit Effectiveness Project at a forum with the SF Transit Riders Union, […]
Friday Jobs Market
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Looking to hire a smart, qualified person for a position in transportation planning, engineering, IT, or advocacy? Post a listing on the Streetsblog Jobs Board and reach our national audience of dedicated readers. Looking for a job? Here are this week’s listings: Equity Initiative Manager, League of American Bicyclists, Washington, DC A new staff position, the Equity […]
This Week: Better Market Street Meetings, Plan Bay Area
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There are three chances this week to weigh in on the Better Market Street project. Don’t miss out. Also, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission is expected to listen to busloads (literally) of fanatical opponents as it votes on whether to adopt Plan Bay Area. Here are this week’s highlights from the Streetsblog calendar: Tuesday: The SFMTA Board of […]
Thursday Jobs Market
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Looking to hire a smart, qualified person for a position in transportation planning, engineering, IT, or advocacy? Post a listing on the Streetsblog Jobs Board and reach our national audience of dedicated readers. Looking for a job? Here are this week’s listings: High Speed Rail Advocacy Program Manager (Organizer), Midwest High Speed Rail Association The Midwest High […]
This Week: Valencia Gateway, Living Alleys, Safer Sixth St.
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The city is hosting public workshops this week on creating a greener, safer intersection at Valencia and Mission Streets, “living alleys” around Market Street and Octavia Boulevard, and a traffic calming pilot on Sixth Street. SPUR, meanwhile, has a full week of forums touching on topics ranging from the Central Corridor Plan to the future of suburbs. […]
This Week: SF Bike Party and Sunday Streets in GG Park
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Folks celebrating the Fourth of July weekend with a staycation in the city can hop on board with the SF Bike Party and enjoy some car-free bliss at Sunday Streets on the west side. Here are the highlights from this week’s Streetsblog calendar: Monday: SF Transit Riders Union Transit Action Commitee Meeting. Get involved with SFTRU’s efforts to […]
Friday Jobs Market
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Looking to hire a smart, qualified person for a position in transportation planning, engineering, IT, or advocacy? Post a listing on the Streetsblog Jobs Board and reach our national audience of dedicated readers. Looking for a job? Here are this week’s listings: Community Organizer (Bilingual), San Francisco Bicycle Coalition The San Francisco Bicycle Coalition is seeking a seasoned, […]