Recent Streetsblog SF posts about Scott Wiener

Scott Wiener: SFFD’s Next Fire Truck Fleet Needs to Be More Versatile

By Aaron Bialick | Apr 21, 2014 | 23 Comments

The SF Fire Department needs to replace its aging fire trucks soon, and Supervisor Scott Wiener says the department should use the purchase to take advantage of more versatile models that other cities are using to navigate narrow streets. SFFD has fought against pedestrian safety improvements that narrow roadways, claiming that they hinder fire truck access, […]

Pandering to the Parking-First Contingent Won’t Win Transportation Funding

By Aaron Bialick | Apr 16, 2014 | 119 Comments

Some pretty specious rationales are being used to peddle some pretty terrible recent transportation policy decisions in San Francisco. Yesterday, the SFMTA Board of Directors repealed Sunday parking metering, caving to pressure from Mayor Ed Lee. Board members said they bought into the mayor’s thinking that bringing back free Sunday parking would help win support for […]

Castro Street Redesign Breaks Ground, Rainbow Crosswalks Unveiled

By Aaron Bialick | Mar 13, 2014 | 22 Comments

The new Castro Street is on its way, with the Department of Public Works breaking ground today on the two-block street redesign, which will include wider sidewalks. One detail of the plan was also unveiled at the event — rainbow crosswalk designs for the Castro and 18th Street intersection. “This streetscape project will be transformational […]

Supes Avalos, Wiener Clash on Equitable Spending Strategies for Muni

By Aaron Bialick | Nov 20, 2013 | 45 Comments

Supervisors John Avalos and Scott Wiener are sparring over how new revenue for transit should be spent to benefit the Muni riders who need it most. With tax measures proposed for the 2014 ballot that could significantly increase transportation funds, Avalos introduced a charter amendment yesterday that would “require the city to prioritize investments to address existing […]

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In SF, Bay Area Bike Share’s Bikes Get Almost Three Trips Per Day

By Aaron Bialick | Nov 6, 2013 | 13 Comments

Following an underwhelming start, Bay Area Bike Share now sees an average of at least 2.5 trips per bike per day within San Francisco, according to the SFMTA. Since September 10, the average rate in SF has held mostly steady at about 2.7, and goes as high as 3.7. For the entire five-city system, the average […]

Mayor Lee: I Will Have Tickets Issued to Double Parkers Who Block My Car

By Aaron Bialick | Oct 9, 2013 | 34 Comments

With the spotlight turned on the dangers and dysfunction that result from the sorry state of double-parking enforcement in San Francisco, Mayor Ed Lee has staked out a position on the matter that seems to show a tone-deaf windshield perspective on city streets more than an actual commitment to making them safer. Supervisor Scott Wiener, […]

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