Recent Streetsblog SF posts about Pedestrian Safety

A broken elbow, courtesy of San Francisco's streets. Photo: Lauren Sailor

This post is supported by GJEL Accident Attorneys

Beware of Innocent Looking Puddles

By Roger Rudick | Feb 7, 2017 | 2 Comments

On the evening of January 10, during the last round of storms, tour guide and active San Francisco Bicycle Coalition (SFBC) member Lauren Sailor was bicycling down the 800 block of Market Street on her way to get a tune up for her trusty steed, Morgan. It was dark and rainy. That portion of Market […]

The crossing to the Panhandle bike path was closed yesterday, photo tweeted by Snider

Panhandle Path Closed Yesterday?

By Roger Rudick | Feb 3, 2017 | 23 Comments

A quick note about a twitter kerfuffle from last night over a closure to the Panhandle bike path. This involved San Francisco Bicycle Coalition member Elisabeth Snider, who lives in the Sunset and uses the path regularly. Upon seeing the closure of this essential transportation link for cyclists, Snider tweeted 311 with the above photo for […]

A pedestrian was struck at Phelan Loop/Ocean yesterday evening. Photo: Streetsblog/Rudick

Pedestrian Hit at Ocean/Phelan Loop

By Roger Rudick | Feb 2, 2017 | 55 Comments

Yesterday evening around six I was waiting on the Ocean and Lee K-Ingleside inbound Muni platform, looking east, when I saw a man dash across Ocean from the direction of the Phelan loop. He was struck by an SUV, propelled some five feet into the air, and landed on the streetcar tracks about a car's length from the point of impact.

A chart from Bike Walk Alameda's study shows increases in cycling and presents a strong argument for a Jack London/Western Alameda draw bridge for cyclists and pedestrians. Image: Bike Walk Alameda

This post is supported by GJEL Accident Attorneys

Study Makes Compelling Case for Jack London Estuary Bridge

By Roger Rudick | Jan 31, 2017 | 8 Comments

More evidence for the need for an estuary bridge connecting Jack London to western Alameda.

A still from test video from the Fly6...unfortunately, about half the time it's impossible to read the license plate of a passing car. (Note: this motorist did nothing threatening, although he is out of the lane lines). Photo: Streetsblog/Rudick

This post is supported by GJEL Accident Attorneys

Legal Update and Getting a Bike Camera for Peace of Mind

By Roger Rudick | Jan 30, 2017 | 37 Comments

Streetsblog just learned that Timothy Doyle, who was hit by an SFPD cruiser last May, has filed suit against the city for pain, lost work, and other damages. Readers will recall that Doyle was riding his bike in the bike lane near the intersection of 2nd and Mission when an SFPD cruiser illegally jinked into […]

A look at the almost-finished protected bike lanes in McLaren Park. Photo: Streetsblog

Eyes on the Street: Preview of McLaren Park Protected Bike Lane

By Roger Rudick | Jan 27, 2017 | 1 Comment

San Francisco is almost ready to open its newest protected bike lane.

Show More Stories