Recent Streetsblog SF posts about San Francisco Neighborhoods

As Tenderloin Crosswalks Get Safer, KPIX Weeps for Lost Parking Spots

By Aaron Bialick | Mar 18, 2015 | 21 Comments

The SFMTA recently implemented a simple measure to improve visibility at crosswalks in the Tenderloin, a neighborhood with very high concentrations of both pedestrian injuries and children. Corners at 80 intersections got the “daylighting” treatment, which improves visibility by clearing parked cars that obscure sightlines between drivers and people in crosswalks. It’s one of the latest efforts in the city’s […]

Mayor Lee Won’t Say Saving Lives Is More Important Than Car Parking

By Aaron Bialick | Mar 12, 2015 | 61 Comments

Mayor Ed Lee shocked safe streets advocates when he told Streetsblog two weeks ago, “We shouldn’t promote bicycle safety over pedestrian safety over cars and parking” on Polk Street. “I think they’re all going to be important.” The Vision Zero Coalition sent a letter [PDF] last week asking Lee to clarify his statement, saying it gave “the […]

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SFMTA to Study Safety Upgrades for the Richmond’s North-South Bike Routes

By Aaron Bialick | Mar 11, 2015 | 11 Comments

The SFMTA plans to study safer walking and biking routes on five of the Richmond District’s north-south streets, which connect the Presidio and Golden Gate Park. At the behest of D1 Supervisor Eric Mar, the SF County Transportation Authority recently granted $100,000 in Prop K sales tax revenue for the SFMTA to launch the study. Over […]

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Painted Bulb-Outs Arrive at Howard Street — Are More Coming Soon?

By Aaron Bialick | Mar 9, 2015 | 5 Comments

One year and four months after SF’s first painted curb extensions came to Sixth Street, the SFMTA has implemented its second set at three intersections on Howard Street, in tandem with a wider and greener bike lane. But for such a seemingly simple safety measure — using low-cost gravel and epoxy to expand sidewalk corners […]

Howard Bike Lane Gets Wider and Greener — Will Protection Come Soon?

By Aaron Bialick | Mar 6, 2015 | 10 Comments

The Howard Street bike lane in SoMa, between Sixth and Tenth Streets, was widened and got some green paint this week. While it’s no protected bike lane, we’ve already heard from bike commuters who say the buffer zone and contrast make the ride a bit more comfortable. For the SFMTA, these improvements are low-hanging fruit […]

Driver Kills Cyclist Charles Vinson, 66, at 14th and Folsom

By Aaron Bialick | Mar 3, 2015 | 86 Comments

Update: SFPD issued a response below. Charles Vinson, 66, was struck by a driver at 14th and Folsom Streets in the Mission yesterday and died from his injuries today. A witness saw the driver of a Honda Civic “blow through a red light and strike the bicyclist as the bicyclist waited for the light to turn green,” according to the […]

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