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Collisions decline on ‘slow streets,’ but speedier traffic prompts fresh calming measures
Slow streets in San Francisco have experienced a 48% drop in traffic collisions, compared to a 14% reduction citywide.Read More
City report recommends permanent car-free JFK Drive
A report prepared by Rec and Parks and the SFMTA urges supervisors to keep JFK Drive in Golden Gate Park "car-free" permanently, though the contentious issue is far from...Read More
SF overwhelmingly supports first batch of permanent Slow Streets
By unanimous vote Tuesday and with overwhelming public support, the first batch of San Francisco Slow Streets have been approved to outlast the Covid-19 pandemic. Transit officials quickly rolled...Read More
SFMTA approves more ‘Slow Streets’ corridors
Most traffic on another four San Francisco street corridors will be blocked this spring to give residents access to more space for exercise and recreation. The San Francisco Municipal...Read More
Breed, Haney propose stricter appeals process for city projects
Supervisor Matt Haney is looking to tighten requirements surrounding how public appeals to city projects are considered. Mayor London Breed is supporting the proposal. Haney will introduce legislation during...Read More
With appeals out of way, transit agency pushes to finish third Slow Streets phase by month’s end
After fighting off several California Environmental Quality Act appeals at the Board of Supervisors last week, the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency is again moving forward with plans to...Read More
San Francisco stretches ‘Slow Streets’ program into 13 new corridors
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency is preparing a second phase of its Slow Streets program.Read More
Oakland shuts down another 5 miles of roadway for Slow Streets Program
Oakland city officials on Thursday announced an additional 5 miles of streets that will receive soft closures to help support physical distancing during the Covid-19 coronavirus response. As part...Read More
Covid-19 update: Bay Area braces for another month under shelter as U.S. cases near one million mark
Tests have confirmed more than three million cases of Covid-19 globally — nearly one-third of them are in the U.S. Alliances were a theme Monday with the addition of...Read More
SF Slow Streets program to prioritize pedestrians, physical distancing
Following in Oakland’s footsteps, San Francisco finally heeded calls from advocates to launch a Slow Streets Program that will give residents extra space to physically distance themselves when outside...Read More