Recent Streetsblog SF posts about Parking

SF Chronicle Regurgitates Misinformation From the Free Parking Crowd

By Aaron Bialick | Jun 9, 2014 | 27 Comments

The SF Chronicle printed an op-ed this weekend, written by the Republican-backed group that aims to “restore balance” on San Francisco’s streets. And by “balance,” they mean enshrining a status quo where cars, not people, get the lion’s share of the public streets, in the form of more pavement and more traffic. Unfortunately, the Chronicle […]

SAP Arena Wants Parking Crater Around San Jose Diridon Caltrain Station

By Andrew Boone | Jun 6, 2014 | 18 Comments

SAP Center, the corporation that owns the 19,000-seat arena across Santa Clara Street from San Jose’s downtown Caltrain station, doubts that the next 30 years of transit improvements will bring more visitors to events at the “Shark Tank.” Instead, they insist that 20,000 new car parking spaces be built within its redeveloping neighborhood. “It is […]

There Is Now Scientific Evidence That Parking Makes People Crazy

By Michael Andersen | Jun 6, 2014 | No Comments

Michael Andersen blogs for The Green Lane Project, a PeopleForBikes program that helps U.S. cities build better bike lanes to create low-stress streets. Fifth in a series. All this week, we’ve been unpacking the nuances of the first major study of protected bike lanes in the United States. Today, we’re wrapping things up by taking […]

Mayor Lee Appoints Planning Commissioner Gwyneth Borden to SFMTA Board

By Aaron Bialick | Jun 5, 2014 | No Comments

Gwyneth Borden will fill a year-old vacancy on the SFMTA Board of Directors, Mayor Ed Lee announced today. Borden has sat on the Planning Commission since 2008 and is the executive director of the Golden Gate Restaurant Association. As a planning commissioner, Borden has exhibited a largely progressive view on issues such as permitting developments without car parking. […]

SFMTA to Change “Unclear” Sidewalk Parking Guidelines on Website

By Aaron Bialick | Jun 4, 2014 | 25 Comments

The SFMTA web page that provides guidance on “how to park legally” currently tells drivers that “you may park in your own driveway as long as no portion of your vehicle extends over the sidewalk.” The text is accompanied by a photo of someone walking a bike past cars parked in “driveways,” but with their rear […]

Many Motorheads Backing Measure to “Restore Balance” for Cars

By Aaron Bialick | May 30, 2014 | 45 Comments

The backers of the ballot initiative to “restore balance” on San Francisco’s streets are beginning to emerge. The “balance” they speak of would enshrine free parking and give over large parts of streets to cars. According to the list of endorsements posted on its website, the “coalition” (which apparently dropped its “Free the Streets” title) is […]

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