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fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Advocates React: Julie Kirschbaum will Head SFMTA - Streetsblog San Francisco

Julie Kirschbaum appointed as the first permanent female Director of Transportation in San Francisco, emphasizing her experience and past achievements.
fromsfist.com
7 months ago
Bicycling

SFMTA Unveils New Valencia Bike Lane Design That's No Longer in Center of Street, Swerves' Around Parklets

Valencia Street's center bike lane experiment is ending, shifting bike lanes back to the curb for improved safety and business impact.
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago
Mission District

Oak Street Protected Bike Lane Approved. Questions Remain About Section in Panhandle Park - Streetsblog San Francisco

SFMTA approved a new bike lane on Oak Street to enhance safety and connectivity for cyclists and residents.
fromStreetsblog
2 days ago
Mission District

Eyes on the Street: Valencia Curbside Protected Bike Lanes Nearing Completion - Streetsblog San Francisco

Construction of protected bike lanes on Valencia is nearing completion, with substantial completion targeted for early May.
fromMission Local
9 months ago
SF politics

Five of the six D3 candidates express disapproval of the Biking and Rolling Plan

Candidates from District 3 express concerns over the SFMTA's Biking and Rolling Plan, emphasizing the importance of a holistic approach to mobility planning.
SF politics
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Advocates React: Julie Kirschbaum will Head SFMTA - Streetsblog San Francisco

Julie Kirschbaum appointed as the first permanent female Director of Transportation in San Francisco, emphasizing her experience and past achievements.
fromsfist.com
7 months ago
Bicycling

SFMTA Unveils New Valencia Bike Lane Design That's No Longer in Center of Street, Swerves' Around Parklets

Valencia Street's center bike lane experiment is ending, shifting bike lanes back to the curb for improved safety and business impact.
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago
Mission District

Oak Street Protected Bike Lane Approved. Questions Remain About Section in Panhandle Park - Streetsblog San Francisco

SFMTA approved a new bike lane on Oak Street to enhance safety and connectivity for cyclists and residents.
fromStreetsblog
2 days ago
Mission District

Eyes on the Street: Valencia Curbside Protected Bike Lanes Nearing Completion - Streetsblog San Francisco

Construction of protected bike lanes on Valencia is nearing completion, with substantial completion targeted for early May.
fromMission Local
9 months ago
SF politics

Five of the six D3 candidates express disapproval of the Biking and Rolling Plan

Candidates from District 3 express concerns over the SFMTA's Biking and Rolling Plan, emphasizing the importance of a holistic approach to mobility planning.
more#transportation
San Francisco
fromMission Local
4 days ago

SFMTA fosters culture of racism and harassment, former worker alleges in trial

The SFMTA faces serious allegations of discrimination and harassment from a former employee, highlighting troubling workplace conditions.
#budget-deficit
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

Some SF crossing guard positions could be cut as SFMTA tackles $50 million budget deficit

SFMTA is considering cuts to the school crossing guard program amid a $50 million budget deficit, sparking concern for community safety.
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago
San Francisco

Call to Action: 'Muni Now, Muni Forever' Campaign Needs Your Help - Streetsblog San Francisco

SFMTA faces a $322 million budget deficit by 2026, risking essential public transit services.
Service cuts implemented to balance the budget endanger the Muni system and transit riders.
fromsfist.com
5 days ago
San Francisco

SFMTA Lays Off 12 Senior Managers, And It Sounds Like There May Be More Job Cuts to Come

SFMTA laid off 12 senior managers as part of a reorganization due to a significant budget deficit.
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

Some SF crossing guard positions could be cut as SFMTA tackles $50 million budget deficit

SFMTA is considering cuts to the school crossing guard program amid a $50 million budget deficit, sparking concern for community safety.
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago
San Francisco

Call to Action: 'Muni Now, Muni Forever' Campaign Needs Your Help - Streetsblog San Francisco

SFMTA faces a $322 million budget deficit by 2026, risking essential public transit services.
Service cuts implemented to balance the budget endanger the Muni system and transit riders.
fromsfist.com
5 days ago
San Francisco

SFMTA Lays Off 12 Senior Managers, And It Sounds Like There May Be More Job Cuts to Come

SFMTA laid off 12 senior managers as part of a reorganization due to a significant budget deficit.
more#budget-deficit
#public-safety
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago
Alternative transportation

SFMTA Director: Waymo is Coming to Market Street - Streetsblog San Francisco

Waymo's robot-car service introduction on Market Street aims to innovate, but faces public opposition due to potential negative impacts.
fromsfist.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Beware Phony QR Code Scam Popping Up on SF Parking Meters

Beware of fake QR-code stickers on SF parking meters that mislead users into paying fraudulent fees.
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago
Alternative transportation

SFMTA Director: Waymo is Coming to Market Street - Streetsblog San Francisco

Waymo's robot-car service introduction on Market Street aims to innovate, but faces public opposition due to potential negative impacts.
fromsfist.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Beware Phony QR Code Scam Popping Up on SF Parking Meters

Beware of fake QR-code stickers on SF parking meters that mislead users into paying fraudulent fees.
more#public-safety
Alternative transportation
fromBusline News
3 weeks ago

BAE Systems To Power New Hybrid-Electric Bus Fleet In San Francisco - Busline News

BAE Systems is providing 42 electric drive systems for San Francisco's new hybrid-electric buses, enhancing efficiency and reducing emissions.
#public-transportation
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago
San Francisco

SFMTA's fare evasion crackdown: Is it paying off amid financial crisis? Here's a look at numbers

SFMTA's increased inspections are effectively reducing fare evasion rates, which peaked at nearly 30% last year, crucial for the agency's financial health.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago
San Francisco

SFMTA to vote soon on cutting 3 Muni routes

SFMTA plans to cut Muni routes by 4% due to a $50 million budget deficit.
fromStreetsblog
5 months ago
SF politics

Guest Commentary: Muni Funding Working Group Reflections - Streetsblog San Francisco

Muni faces a $322 million deficit by 2026-2027, requiring urgent solutions to avoid detrimental service cuts and fare increases.
fromsfist.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Muni Is Free This Weekend, Because SF Really Doesn't Want You Driving During NBA and Chinese New Year Events

SFMTA offers free Muni service this weekend to alleviate traffic during the NBA All-Star Game and Lunar New Year events.
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago
San Francisco

SFMTA's fare evasion crackdown: Is it paying off amid financial crisis? Here's a look at numbers

SFMTA's increased inspections are effectively reducing fare evasion rates, which peaked at nearly 30% last year, crucial for the agency's financial health.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago
San Francisco

SFMTA to vote soon on cutting 3 Muni routes

SFMTA plans to cut Muni routes by 4% due to a $50 million budget deficit.
fromStreetsblog
5 months ago
SF politics

Guest Commentary: Muni Funding Working Group Reflections - Streetsblog San Francisco

Muni faces a $322 million deficit by 2026-2027, requiring urgent solutions to avoid detrimental service cuts and fare increases.
fromsfist.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Muni Is Free This Weekend, Because SF Really Doesn't Want You Driving During NBA and Chinese New Year Events

SFMTA offers free Muni service this weekend to alleviate traffic during the NBA All-Star Game and Lunar New Year events.
more#public-transportation
#public-transit
fromsfist.com
4 weeks ago
San Francisco

SFMTA Board Approves Sweeping Muni Service Cuts To Take Effect This Summer

SFMTA has approved major service cuts to Muni, including eliminating Market Street service for several lines due to budget deficits.
fromsfist.com
1 month ago
San Francisco

Five Muni Bus Lines Will Likely See Changes, Turn Around at Market Street, Starting In June

SFMTA's proposed service cuts impact five Muni bus lines to save costs amid a financial deficit.
fromStreetsblog
6 months ago
SF politics

Op/Ed: Why Transit Advocates Should Be Wary of Proposition D - Streetsblog San Francisco

Proposition D could dangerously politicize public transit decisions, undermining community input and progress in transportation improvements.
fromsfist.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

SFMTA Director Jeffrey Tumlin is Resigning at the End of the Year

Jeffrey Tumlin's leadership at SFMTA will end, marked by significant improvements to Muni despite facing criticism and challenges such as the pandemic.
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago
SF politics

SFMTA Reduces Curb Access at Richmond District Bus Stops - Streetsblog San Francisco

The SFMTA's repainting of bus stop curbs to gray hinders accessibility for public transportation users, especially disabled individuals and seniors.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
4 weeks ago

SFMTA Board Approves Sweeping Muni Service Cuts To Take Effect This Summer

SFMTA has approved major service cuts to Muni, including eliminating Market Street service for several lines due to budget deficits.
fromsfist.com
1 month ago
San Francisco

Five Muni Bus Lines Will Likely See Changes, Turn Around at Market Street, Starting In June

SFMTA's proposed service cuts impact five Muni bus lines to save costs amid a financial deficit.
fromStreetsblog
6 months ago
SF politics

Op/Ed: Why Transit Advocates Should Be Wary of Proposition D - Streetsblog San Francisco

Proposition D could dangerously politicize public transit decisions, undermining community input and progress in transportation improvements.
fromsfist.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

SFMTA Director Jeffrey Tumlin is Resigning at the End of the Year

Jeffrey Tumlin's leadership at SFMTA will end, marked by significant improvements to Muni despite facing criticism and challenges such as the pandemic.
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago
SF politics

SFMTA Reduces Curb Access at Richmond District Bus Stops - Streetsblog San Francisco

The SFMTA's repainting of bus stop curbs to gray hinders accessibility for public transportation users, especially disabled individuals and seniors.
more#public-transit
#san-francisco
SF politics
from48 hills
2 months ago

SF considers cutting school crossing guards - 48 hills

Potential cuts to school crossing guards threaten student safety and conflict with the city's Vision Zero plan.
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago
San Francisco

Here are top five parking ticket hot spots in San Francisco so far this year

Parking hotspots in San Francisco include the Embarcadero and Mission Bay, racking up considerable fines due to heavy tourist activity and strict regulations.
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 months ago
SF politics

Fake 'no parking' curbs painted in SF causing confusion over CA's new Daylighting law

Residents in San Francisco's Richmond District are confused and frustrated over fake red curbs that violate the daylighting law.
fromsfist.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

SFMTA Has Issued at Least Two Wrongful Tickets to People Parked in the Fake No Parking' Curbs in the Richmond

Fake no parking curbs in Richmond District trick drivers, leading to wrongful tickets and confusion over new parking regulations.
fromsfist.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

SFMTA Reverses, Backs Off From Issuing Tickets for 'Daylighting' Parking Violations

SFMTA decides against issuing $40 parking tickets for unmarked curbs related to crosswalk daylighting law.
fromsfist.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Central Subway Will Be Shut Down Next Month For Water Leak Repairs

SFMTA is closing the Central Subway for water leak repairs, affecting the T-Third line from February 26 to March 14.
SF politics
from48 hills
2 months ago

SF considers cutting school crossing guards - 48 hills

Potential cuts to school crossing guards threaten student safety and conflict with the city's Vision Zero plan.
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago
San Francisco

Here are top five parking ticket hot spots in San Francisco so far this year

Parking hotspots in San Francisco include the Embarcadero and Mission Bay, racking up considerable fines due to heavy tourist activity and strict regulations.
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 months ago
SF politics

Fake 'no parking' curbs painted in SF causing confusion over CA's new Daylighting law

Residents in San Francisco's Richmond District are confused and frustrated over fake red curbs that violate the daylighting law.
fromsfist.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

SFMTA Has Issued at Least Two Wrongful Tickets to People Parked in the Fake No Parking' Curbs in the Richmond

Fake no parking curbs in Richmond District trick drivers, leading to wrongful tickets and confusion over new parking regulations.
fromsfist.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

SFMTA Reverses, Backs Off From Issuing Tickets for 'Daylighting' Parking Violations

SFMTA decides against issuing $40 parking tickets for unmarked curbs related to crosswalk daylighting law.
fromsfist.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Central Subway Will Be Shut Down Next Month For Water Leak Repairs

SFMTA is closing the Central Subway for water leak repairs, affecting the T-Third line from February 26 to March 14.
more#san-francisco
#valencia-street
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
San Francisco

Open Letter: Don't Bring Back Left Turns on Valencia - Streetsblog San Francisco

Advocacy groups urge SFMTA to keep left turns prohibited on Valencia Street due to safety concerns for vulnerable road users.
fromABC7 San Francisco
10 months ago
Bicycling

SFMTA's newest proposal could create 'slaloming' bike lane along Valencia St.

Proposed twist in Valencia Street bike lane controversy with side-running design to accommodate merchants' preferences.
fromsfist.com
10 months ago
Bicycling

SFMTA Votes to End the Valencia Center Bike Lane Experiment, But New Curbside Lanes Won't Arrive Until 2025

SFMTA decides to revert Valencia Street bike lane back to curbside design due to controversies, completion expected by January 2025.
fromsfist.com
7 months ago
Bicycling

Center-Running Valencia Bike Lanes Could Be Heading Back to the Curbside in January

The Valencia Street bike lane experiment has failed, prompting SFMTA to revert back to curbside lanes by January 2025.
Bicycling
fromsfist.com
5 months ago

It's Official: Valencia Street Bike Lanes Moving Back to the Curbside, Starting in January

The SFMTA has voted to revert the Valencia Street bike lanes back to the curb after a controversial 17-month trial that led to safety concerns.
Bicycling
fromsfist.com
10 months ago

SFMTA Will Consider Ditching the Valencia Street Center-Running Bike Lane Next Week

SFMTA will consider moving Valencia Street's center-running bike lane back to the curb side due to controversies and negative impacts on businesses.
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Open Letter: Don't Bring Back Left Turns on Valencia - Streetsblog San Francisco

Advocacy groups urge SFMTA to keep left turns prohibited on Valencia Street due to safety concerns for vulnerable road users.
fromABC7 San Francisco
10 months ago
Bicycling

SFMTA's newest proposal could create 'slaloming' bike lane along Valencia St.

Proposed twist in Valencia Street bike lane controversy with side-running design to accommodate merchants' preferences.
fromsfist.com
10 months ago
Bicycling

SFMTA Votes to End the Valencia Center Bike Lane Experiment, But New Curbside Lanes Won't Arrive Until 2025

SFMTA decides to revert Valencia Street bike lane back to curbside design due to controversies, completion expected by January 2025.
fromsfist.com
7 months ago
Bicycling

Center-Running Valencia Bike Lanes Could Be Heading Back to the Curbside in January

The Valencia Street bike lane experiment has failed, prompting SFMTA to revert back to curbside lanes by January 2025.
fromsfist.com
5 months ago
Bicycling

It's Official: Valencia Street Bike Lanes Moving Back to the Curbside, Starting in January

The SFMTA has voted to revert the Valencia Street bike lanes back to the curb after a controversial 17-month trial that led to safety concerns.
fromsfist.com
10 months ago
Bicycling

SFMTA Will Consider Ditching the Valencia Street Center-Running Bike Lane Next Week

SFMTA will consider moving Valencia Street's center-running bike lane back to the curb side due to controversies and negative impacts on businesses.
more#valencia-street
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago
San Francisco

Op-Ed: The Sunsetting of Daylighting - Streetsblog San Francisco

SFMTA's suspension of daylighting law enforcement jeopardizes pedestrian safety amid rising traffic deaths.
fromStreetsblog
3 months ago
San Francisco

Rogue Merchants Try to Halt Protected Bike Lane Project, Restore Valencia to 'Historic' Configuration - Streetsblog San Francisco

Valencia bike lane project faced opposition from VAMANOS, threatening legal action to preserve historic district integrity.
#community-engagement
fromStreetsblog
8 months ago
San Francisco

Traffic Diverter Removed from Plan for Slow Noe Street - Streetsblog San Francisco

SFMTA paused plans for a traffic diverter on Slow Noe Street, despite high traffic levels, prompting concerns from local residents about safety and community use.
fromStreetsblog
5 months ago
San Francisco

SFMTA Approves Removal of Valencia's Center-Running Bike Lane - Streetsblog San Francisco

SFMTA will replace the controversial center-running bike lane on Valencia Street with a curbside protected bike lane following unanimous board approval.
fromStreetsblog
8 months ago
San Francisco

Traffic Diverter Removed from Plan for Slow Noe Street - Streetsblog San Francisco

SFMTA paused plans for a traffic diverter on Slow Noe Street, despite high traffic levels, prompting concerns from local residents about safety and community use.
fromStreetsblog
5 months ago
San Francisco

SFMTA Approves Removal of Valencia's Center-Running Bike Lane - Streetsblog San Francisco

SFMTA will replace the controversial center-running bike lane on Valencia Street with a curbside protected bike lane following unanimous board approval.
more#community-engagement
fromStreetsblog
9 months ago
SF politics

SFMTA Approves Merchant-Driven, 'Holistic' Plan for West Portal - Streetsblog San Francisco

The SFMTA board approved a watered-down safety plan for West Portal, reducing proposed transit-only lanes and turn restrictions despite prior need for safety improvements.
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