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West Portal community grieves three killed in nightmare bus shelter crash

Three charges of vehicular manslaughter have been filed against the 78-year-old driver allegedly involved in the deadly crash.

2 months ago

Mandelman schedules hearing for SFPD plan to restore traffic enforcement

San Francisco Supervisor Rafael Mandelman is calling for another hearing on pedestrian safety with a focus on figuring out what…

8 months ago

Frustrated, angry and endangered, pedestrians rally for safety after four-year-old’s death

Reporting from FOURTH AND KING Stuffed animals, strollers and cards of condolence were lined up at the intersection of Fourth…

8 months ago

As traffic deaths mount, San Francisco launches online tool to track fatal incidents

Traffic fatalities in 2022 approached three dozen, with two deaths already in 2023.

1 year ago

Prop. A loss to have ‘cascading impact’ on transit projects

The SFMTA is reckoning with the Prop. A defeat, and how the loss of funding will impact a whole host…

2 years ago

Supervisors call for transparency, town hall after every traffic fatality

Two San Francisco supervisors are calling for public and transparent town hall meetings after every traffic fatality.

2 years ago

Advocates plead for safer streets at vigil for mother, daughter killed by taxi

Advocates again pleaded for safer streets during a somber vigil to honor a mother and daughter killed by a taxi…

2 years ago

After months of hot debate, supes approve permanent car-free JFK Drive proposal

After months of contentious debate and a 12-hour meeting, supervisors voted 7-4 Tuesday to keep JFK Drive in Golden Gate…

2 years ago

Ban cars from JFK Drive in Golden Gate Park, ralliers cry

Advocates rallied to send a message to city officials: Keep John F. Kennedy Drive in Golden Gate Park permanently closed…

2 years ago

San Francisco slashes speed limits to 20 mph in seven corridors

Starting this week, the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency will begin installing new lowered speed limit signage across seven corridors.

2 years ago

Elderly pedestrian dies in Bayview District collision

An 80-year-old man was fatally struck by a vehicle Monday morning in the Bayview District, marking The City's thirteenth pedestrian…

2 years ago

Great Highway to reopen to cars on weekdays

Vehicles can again drive on the Great Highway Monday through Friday until noon. But weekends still belong to pedestrians and…

3 years ago

City mourns loss of first pedestrian killed by vehicle this year

San Francisco police said Wednesday an 85-year-old man succumbed to his injuries Saturday resulting from a traffic crash last week.…

3 years ago

Solemn memorial honors lives lost in traffic collisions

Pedestrian advocates turned the steps of San Francisco City Hall into a memorial Sunday afternoon with 187 pairs of shoes…

3 years ago

Better Market Street design changes draw criticism from advocates

A redesign for the first phase of San Francisco's Better Market Street project is drawing ire from supervisors and advocates.…

4 years ago

Police seek witnesses, surveillance in fatal Bayview hit-and-run

Police in San Francisco are seeking the public’s help to identify a suspect and vehicle involved in a hit-and-run that…

4 years ago

Three pedestrian fatalities since June rattle SF safety advocates

Pedestrian advocates are demanding San Francisco transit officials take more aggressive steps to keep pedestrians safe on city streets. Most…

4 years ago

Frustration mounts as Tenderloin again left out of Slow Streets program

There was an outpour of exasperation Tuesday among people who have called for streets in San Francisco’s Tenderloin neighborhood to be…

4 years ago

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…

4 years ago

Officials offer apology for woman killed by DPW truck, continue investigation

San Francisco Supervisor Aaron Peskin and community leaders placed flowers at the intersection of Geary and Taylor streets Wednesday afternoon…

4 years ago

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