Recent Streetsblog SF posts about San Francisco Neighborhoods

Envisioning Protected Bike Lanes and Pedestrian Islands for Second Street

By Aaron Bialick | | 17 Comments
Advocates for a safer Second Street have released a new rendering showing how the street could function better for pedestrians and cyclists if a protected bike lane is included in the coming redesign. Architect and bike commuter David Baker, whose firm is located on Second, posted the rendering on the blog Great Second Street. “Protected bicycle lanes […]

After Delay, SFCTA Board Approves Van Ness BRT Design

By Aaron Bialick | | 21 Comments
A preferred design for Van Ness Bus Rapid Transit was approved unanimously today by the Board of Supervisors, acting as the SF County Transportation Authority Board. Supervisor Mark Farrell, who delayed approval of the proposal a month ago after complaining that he “hadn’t been briefed” on it, said he now stands behind the project after SFCTA staff brought him up […]

On the Horizon: A Car-Free Market Street With Raised, Protected Bike Lanes

By Aaron Bialick | | 12 Comments
Note: The Better Market Street Project will hold two public workshops on July 17 and 21, where you can provide feedback on the proposed concepts. The future of lower Market Street seems more likely than ever to be unencumbered by cars, freeing up space for effective transit and raised, protected bicycle lanes. The latest update [PDF] on the […]

SF Planning Unveils Design for a More Ped-Friendly Broadway in Chinatown

By Aaron Bialick | | 19 Comments
The SF Planning Department this week unveiled its final design for pedestrian improvements on a stretch of Broadway in Chinatown. The design, which was narrowed down through an extensive community planning process, would add sidewalk extensions, crosswalk improvements, trees, seating, lighting, and bike sharrows between the Broadway Tunnel and Columbus Avenue. The plan [PDF] would […]
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