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Commentary: Poor Leadership is the Through Line of the West Portal/Vision Zero Stories - Streetsblog San Francisco

Media in San Francisco raise alarms on street safety post-West Portal crash.

SFMTA's leadership failure highlighted through examples of lack of action on street safety. [ more ]

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San Francisco Dedicates a Cable Car to Tony Bennett

Cable car No. 53 in San Francisco was dedicated to Tony Bennett on Valentine's Day, honoring his iconic song 'I Left My Heart in San Francisco'.

The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency is seeing a slow rise in ridership, with 71% of pre-pandemic levels, especially on the weekends. [ more ]

SFGATE

SF might remove Valencia's controversial center bike lane

San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency is considering removing the controversial center bike lane on Valencia Street.

SFMTA may replace it with protected side-running bike lanes or fully pedestrianize the street. [ more ]

Streetsblog

SFMTA Publishes First Valencia Report - Streetsblog San Francisco

The Valencia Street center-running bike lane had no significant impact on bike and pedestrian numbers on the corridor.

The report does not provide data on whether or not the lane has created a safer and more efficient commute. [ more ]

Mission Local

Just how many parking spaces did the Valencia bike lane remove?

Businesses along Valencia Street are frustrated with the center bike lane because it has led to a loss of parking spaces, impacting customer traffic.

There is debate over the exact number of parking spaces that have been lost, with the SFMTA stating that only 19 spaces have been removed and others claiming it is closer to 70. [ more ]

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1 week ago

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Valencia Merchants to SFMTA: We Want Curbside Protected Bike Lanes - Streetsblog San Francisco

The Valencia Corridor Merchants Association is calling for the removal of center-running bike lanes in favor of Dutch-style, curbside protected lanes. [ more ]

Mission Local

SF Appeals Board says let the Lion dance go on - with conditions

Temporarily allowed LionDanceME to perform on one block of Grant Avenue on Saturdays from noon to 5 p.m., extending through June 30th. [ more ]

Mission Local

SFMTA parking boss targeted minority neighborhoods, former deputy director alleges

Selective ticketing in minority neighborhoods by SFMTA director

Former deputy director's deposition reveals excessive ticketing [ more ]

Mission Local

SFMTA's parking boss targeted minority neighborhoods, former deputy director alleges

Selective ticketing in minority neighborhoods by SFMTA director

High ticketing rates and questionable practices revealed in deposition [ more ]

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SFMTA, Mayor Refuse to Support Citywide Ban on 'Right on Red' - Streetsblog San Francisco

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors approved a resolution for a citywide No Turn On Red policy, but the mayor did not sign it.

SFMTA has approved No Turn On Red at approximately 200 intersections downtown, but is not committing to a citywide ban. [ more ]

ABC7 San Francisco

SFMTA releases findings on SF intersection where entire family was killed; residents want changes

Driver was speeding at problematic intersection.

Residents point out confusing signs at the intersection. [ more ]

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2 months ago

Weekend Roundup: Speed Camera Update, East-Bay Greenway... - Streetsblog San Francisco

SFMTA announces speed camera locations to enforce lower speeds at key locations

Walk San Francisco advocates for additional physical infrastructure to enhance speed reduction measures [ more ]

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2 months ago

Weekend Roundup: 17th Street, AC Transit - Streetsblog San Francisco

17th Street project approved with bike lanes

Advocates continue to push for protected bike lanes, intersections, and elimination of mixing zones. [ more ]

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2 months ago

Cutting Through the Newest Misinformation on Valencia's Center-Running Bike Lane - Streetsblog San Francisco

The SFMTA Board voted to replace Valencia center-running bike lane with curbside protected lanes.

Data shows an increase in crashes with the Valencia center-running bike lane. [ more ]

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Weekend Roundup: SFMTA Update on Valencia, Help Save Great Highway Park Again - Streetsblog San Francisco

SFMTA plans to release data on the Valencia center bike lane at their February 20 board meeting.

The agency is considering replacing the center bike lane with conventional curbside protected lanes. [ more ]

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Muni boosts schedules for school-serving routes - but at a cost

The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) is making changes to Muni routes that serve schools to reduce overcrowding and pass-ups during peak hours.

Starting January 20, the SFMTA will increase the frequency of several Muni routes, including the 24 Divisadero, 29 Sunset, and 38R Geary Rapid, during specific weekday times.

Parents and students have expressed concerns about overcrowded buses and pass-ups, and have requested longer buses and improved reliability. [ more ]

Streetsblog

4 months ago

Call to Action: Support a Better Minnesota Slow Street - Streetsblog San Francisco

SFMTA is considering implementing traffic calming measures on Minnesota Street in the Dogpatch area.

Advocates are asking people to support these measures by emailing SFMTA and joining a hearing on January 5. [ more ]

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5 months ago

Valencia Merchants Stage Protest in Center-Running Bike Lane - Streetsblog San Francisco

Merchants in San Francisco held a protest against the center-running bike lane on Valencia, calling for its immediate suspension.

The merchants claim that the bike lane has damaged business and caused declines in sales. [ more ]

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5 months ago