Recent Streetsblog SF posts about Pedestrian Safety

Cross-sectional diagrams of the four experimental treatments tried by SFMTA on Market Street. Image: SFMTA

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SFMTA Publishes Results of Bike Lane Treatments on Market

By Roger Rudick | Dec 19, 2016 | 4 Comments

Late last week, the San Francisco Municipal Transportation agency announced the results of a survey on its "Raised Bikeway Demonstration Project" on Market Street. SFMTA staffers are recommending a combination of features, plus bollards or some other kind of protection.

Streetsie Nominations – Best Street Treatment Quick Fix

By Melanie Curry and Roger Rudick | Dec 15, 2016 | 6 Comments

Vote for the Bay Area's Best Street Treatment Quick Fix. Which of these (or other nominations) should get a Streetsie?

Thor Denmark and the SFBC's Charles Deffarges at SFMTA's Folsom-Howard Open House. Photo: Streetsblog

Fix SoMa Streets: Public Speaks at Folsom-Howard Open House

By Roger Rudick | Dec 9, 2016 | No Comments

Last night, the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency held its first of two open houses to solicit feedback on possible safety improvements to Folsom and Howard Streets in the South of Market neighborhood. Some 50 people braved the cold and rainy night to voice opinions and hear from MTA staff at the SoMa Recreation Center. […]

Survivors and victims of road violence talked about "Families for Safe Streets," an affiliate group of Walk SF, launched in part by Julie Mitchell, seen speaking here. Photo: Streetsblog

Walk SF Takes Stock of a Year of Progress Towards Safe Streets

By Roger Rudick | Dec 8, 2016 | No Comments

Yesterday evening, Walk San Francisco held its holiday “Woonerven” party at SPUR’s Urban Center on Mission Street in downtown San Francisco. Woonerven is a Dutch word that translates to “living yard” or “residential grounds,” referring to streets that are intended for multiple uses. On a Woonerven street, all are welcome, and cars are limited to […]

Dana Cray Fernie having a gash sewn up after she was knocked from her bike November 29. Photo: AnnaGrace Arnold

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Crash on Potrero: Injuries are Not Enough to Get Safer Streets?

By Roger Rudick | Dec 7, 2016 | No Comments

Last week, cyclist Dana Cray Fernie was out riding on Potrero when she was hit and knocked down by a motorist. AnnaGrace Arnold, a close friend, wrote this description on the SF Bike Ride Crew Facebook page: My friend Dana was hit while riding her bike Tuesday 11/29 going southbound on Potrero between 22nd & […]

Hazardous and uncomfortable conditions greet people walking and bicycling on or along El Camino Real in Redwood City. Photos: Dyett & Bhatia

Redwood City El Camino Real Safety Fixes Still Years Away

By Andrew Boone | Dec 6, 2016 | No Comments

Redwood City hosted the first of two scheduled community meetings on its El Camino Real Corridor Plan last month, aiming to lay the groundwork for redeveloping commercial parcels along the roadway and transform it into a Complete Street. After this study is finished sometime next year, a separate study funded by a grant from Caltrans will […]

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