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Options for Geary BRT Come Into Focus

By Aaron Bialick | | 32 Comments
Just after San Francisco approved a preferred design for its first Bus Rapid Transit route on Van Ness Avenue, the SF County Transportation Authority showcased the latest conceptual proposals for a companion BRT project on Geary Boulevard. Geary BRT, which has been fraught with delays over the years, is expected to bring relief to riders on Muni’s […]

After Delay, SFCTA Board Approves Van Ness BRT Design

By Aaron Bialick | | 21 Comments
A preferred design for Van Ness Bus Rapid Transit was approved unanimously today by the Board of Supervisors, acting as the SF County Transportation Authority Board. Supervisor Mark Farrell, who delayed approval of the proposal a month ago after complaining that he “hadn’t been briefed” on it, said he now stands behind the project after SFCTA staff brought him up […]

Advocates: Help Make BART’s Rush Hour “Bikes On Board” Pilot a Success

By Aaron Bialick | | 19 Comments
[Update: BART released a video explaining the bikes-on-board rush hour pilot.] BART announced a pilot last week to lift the ban on bikes aboard rush-hour trains each Friday in August. The news is cause for celebration among bike advocates, who are calling upon bike-toting passengers to help make the pilot a success by setting a […]

Andy Thornley Departs SFBC to Work at SFPark

By Aaron Bialick | | 11 Comments
In a “bittersweet farewell,” the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition announced today that its policy director, Andy Thornley, has been picked for an internship at the SFMTA’s SFPark program. His transition to city government is a positive sign for the livable streets movement in San Francisco. Thornley sent an email to colleagues today announcing that he’ll […]

SF Planning Unveils Design for a More Ped-Friendly Broadway in Chinatown

By Aaron Bialick | | 19 Comments
The SF Planning Department this week unveiled its final design for pedestrian improvements on a stretch of Broadway in Chinatown. The design, which was narrowed down through an extensive community planning process, would add sidewalk extensions, crosswalk improvements, trees, seating, lighting, and bike sharrows between the Broadway Tunnel and Columbus Avenue. The plan [PDF] would […]
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