Boston announces plans for 10 new miles of bike lanes
Boston is adding a new stretch of bike lanes on Boylston Street to enhance safety for cyclists and promote alternative modes of transportation. [ more ]
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 ]
S.F. Fire Apologies for Tweeting About Imaginary Bike Rule - Streetsblog San Francisco
The San Francisco Fire Department apologized for a misleading tweet about cyclists riding single file, emphasizing the importance of accurate safety messaging. [ more ]
Commentary: Bikes, Bandits, Cops and Concrete - Streetsblog San Francisco
The author was not allowed to bring his bike into the open house for a bike lane project due to security reasons. He did not want to leave his bike outside due to concerns about theft.
The author had a negative experience with the Oakland Police Department when they witnessed a criminal act and had trouble finding a way to report it. [ more ]
Ciclovia de Valencia: Efectivo o un desastre? Los candidatos del Distrito 9 opinan
Candidates in District 9 are responding to weekly questions in 100 words or less.
Jackie Fielder supports the bike lane on Valencia Street but emphasizes the need for improvements.
Financial data of candidates show Jackie Fielder, Trevor Chandler, and Roberto Hernández raised the most money, with Chandler spending the most. [ more ]
SFMTA says Valencia bike lane improved safety, but may consider new design
San Francisco officials are considering replacing the center bike lane on Valencia Street with side-running bike lanes.
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency has released a report on the evaluation of the bike lane, which found improvements but also highlighted collisions between cyclists and vehicles. [ more ]
Council Speaker Adams Says She'll Consider Suing Mayor Adams over Streets Master Plan Failures - Streetsblog New York City
Speaker Adrienne Adams is considering suing the Adams administration for non-compliance with a city law requiring specific bus- and bike-lane mileage benchmarks.
Advocates and people familiar with city government are urging the Council to sue in order to pressure the administration to comply with the law. [ more ]