Recent Streetsblog SF posts about Pedestrian Safety

One of Oakland's 'slow streets,' at Shafter and 42nd. Photo: OakDOT

This post is supported by GJEL Accident Attorneys

Eyes on the Street: A Quick Look at Oakland’s ‘Slow Streets’

By Roger Rudick | Apr 14, 2020 | No Comments

This past weekend marked the start of Oakland's 'slow streets' program, designed to give people more space to get some exercise while maintaining social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A shot from a few years ago of Lake Merritt. Cherished open space in Oakland is unfortunately too limited for people to properly socially distance, so the city is creating "slow streets" that will restrict thru traffic. Photo: Streetsblog

Oakland to Open 74 Miles of Streets for Walkers and Cyclists

By Roger Rudick | Apr 10, 2020 | No Comments

Heeding the call for more space to get outside while practicing social distancing, Oakland takes bold steps to open streets

Activism from Your Couch: Three Projects in Silicon Valley Taking Comments Online

By Damien Newton | Apr 9, 2020 | No Comments

Colma's El Camino Real Project, Sunnyvale and San Mateo County's Active Transportation Plans

People line up in front of Rainbow Grocery. Photo: Jason Henderson's twitter feed

People Desperate for Space, but so far Bay Area Won’t Open Streets

By Roger Rudick | Mar 30, 2020 | No Comments

Even though motor-vehicle traffic levels are way down and the shelter-in-place order extended, city officials are still slow--or have already refused--to open more space for people

Parking protected bike lanes can present a problem--if the bike lane is at street level and there aren't sufficient curb cuts. Photo: Walk SF

Protected Bike Lanes, Seniors and the Disabled

By Roger Rudick | Mar 19, 2020 | No Comments

Advocates advance best practices guide for building protected bike lanes in a way that ensures continued curb access for people with mobility issues

JFK drive in Golden Gate Park. Photo: Aaron Bialick

JFK Drive in Golden Gate Park for People

By Roger Rudick | Mar 18, 2020 | No Comments

Walk San Francisco launches petition to turn Golden Gate Park into a respite for exercise during "shelter in place"

Show More Stories