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Governor Signs Bill to Ease Parking Requirements for Affordable Housing

By Melanie Curry | Oct 13, 2015 | No Comments

Governor Jerry Brown had a Sunday deadline to sign legislation or veto it. Late in the day on Friday he signed Assembly Bill 744, which allows affordable housing developers to build less parking than many local zoning regulations currently permit. The bill is a victory for affordable housing advocates, who have been saying for a […]

The Next Step in Getting Rid of Level of Service: Coming Soon

By Melanie Curry | Oct 13, 2015 | No Comments

After several years of work, the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) is almost ready to release draft guidelines on replacing vehicle Level of Service measures under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The shift was called for by Senate Bill 743, which passed late in the 2013 legislative session. OPR will propose measuring […]

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Human Life Wins: Masonic Ave Redesign Survives Tree Removal Appeal

By Aaron Bialick | Sep 3, 2015 | 22 Comments

The Masonic Avenue safety overhaul will move forward after the SF Board of Appeals upheld tree removal permits protested by a handful of neighbors at a hearing yesterday. The project calls for the removal of 49 trees. Even though each tree that will be removed will be replaced with three new trees, neighbors filed an appeal to preserve all […]

How Many People Will Get Hurt If the Masonic Redesign Gets Delayed Again?

By Aaron Bialick | Aug 31, 2015 | 17 Comments

Another sorely-needed street safety redesign could be threatened by neighbors protesting the replacement of trees, even though, when all is said and done, the number of trees in the project area will double. The overhaul of deadly Masonic Avenue could be delayed or altered if the SF Board of Appeals upholds an appeal against tree removal permits at […]

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The Final Tally Is in From the 22-Day Muni Challenge

By Aaron Bialick | Jun 23, 2015 | 8 Comments

The final score for the 22-Day Muni Challenge is in. Based on the ride tally, about half of SF’s elected officials took seriously their commitment to get the everyday experience of riding Muni. The supervisors who have a record of legislating to improve transit scored well. Tomorrow evening, you can join five of the top Muni-riding supervisors in a celebratory […]

Save the Date: CalBike Summit Coming in October

By Melanie Curry | Jun 16, 2015 | No Comments

The California Bicycle Coalition’s 2015 Bike Summit will take place in San Diego in late October, providign an opportunity for bike advocates from across the state to gather and discuss issues of this year’s theme: equity. Executive Director Dave Snyder pointed out that equity is becoming a focus in California, especially in the legislature, where […]

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