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New Slow Streets, more car-free Golden Gate Park proposed, but eastern neighborhoods still left out
The proposal creates a route for walking and biking from Ocean Beach to Market Street, but still leaves many dense neighborhoods without relief from crowded sidewalks. Read More
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Set to start construction in June, Fell Street bike lane now has no firm timeline [Updated]
With the bike lane delayed, advocates say the Panhandle path is "crowded and unsafe," and makes social distancing impossible. Read More
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With construction ongoing during shelter in place, Upper Haight project is ahead of schedule
Reduced area traffic gave crews the opportunity to accelerate work and push up the expected completion date on the long-running project. Read More
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SFMTA to create emergency transit-only lanes for 3 key corridors
Muni has been faster than ever during shelter-in-place, and as cars return to the roads, officials want to keep key bus lines moving. Read More
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Parking meter enforcement to resume in San Francisco, at a discount
The city also plans to resume enforcing meter time limits. Read More
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3 Bay Wheels bikeshare stations on the way to the Upper Haight
Lyft, Bay Wheels' parent company, is currently running a neighborhood survey on where the three new bike docks should go. Read More
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Citing expanded reopening, city resumes street sweeping enforcement next week
"Now as we’re reopening, we’ve reached the point where we must resume parking enforcement so that we can clean our streets," Mayor London Breed said. Read More
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Final 7th St. protected bikeway construction phase begins next week
The bikeway improvements, which began in 2016 following two deadly hit-and-run collisions, will provide an uninterrupted protected bike lane between Market Street and Mission Bay. Read More
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Panhandle to get new parking-protected bike lane along Fell Street
The new westbound bike lane on Fell is intended to take pressure off the Panhandle's crowded mixed-use path. Read More
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Geary & Steiner pedestrian bridge to be demolished later this month
Built in 1962, the bridge is set to come down as part of the project to speed up the 38 and 38R-Geary buses. Read More
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San Francisco to close some streets to car traffic for social distancing
Starting this week, some streets will be closed to through vehicle traffic in order to prioritize walking and biking as well as to provide more space for social distancing. Read More
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Muni to undertake major service cuts, shutting down more than 70 lines
Muni is slicing service to just 17 key lines as the shelter-in-place wears on. Read More
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As Muni trains go offline, riders say buses are too crowded to socially distance
"The decision to shutter the subways to promote social distancing has completely backfired," wrote one commuter. Read More
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Muni to suspend train service, go bus-only as shelter-in-place order wears on
Several bus lines are also being cut back as the agency loses $1 million a week from decreased ridership. Read More
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Upper Haight surface reconstruction continues during shelter-in-place order
A possible bright spot for some local businesses in the Haight: some of the most disruptive work is underway while businesses are already closed by the shelter-in-place order. Read More
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Social distancing in SF: Signs warn parkgoers to stay apart, Muni to monitor passenger thresholds
Not everyone's gotten the memo on remaining six feet apart, so city agencies are intervening. Read More
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SF deems bike repair an essential business during shelter-in-place
The city clarified a concern from many regular riders, noting that bike repair shops are considered as essential as auto repair shops. Read More
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Advocates call for making Golden Gate Park's JFK Drive car-free during shelter-in-place
"We need to be sure people can maintain six feet of space around them," said Jodie Medeiros of pedestrian organization Walk SF. Read More
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SF to waive today's street sweeping tickets, but parking meters will still be enforced
Tickets for street cleaning issued earlier today will be waived, but other driving restrictions — including meters — remain in place. Read More
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TV stations to go dark for some customers as Sutro Tower antenna upgrades go online
Nine local stations will switch to new frequencies next Monday, with more following in late April, requiring over-the-air TV customers to re-scan. Read More
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Upper Haight infrastructure update: electrical work, concrete pouring, and temporary street closures
Construction is back in full gear, with some blocks being closed off for work. Read More
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Widening, rebuilding work shuts down "Hairball" bike path until May
The path, one of only a few connecting southeastern neighborhoods to downtown, is getting an upgrade. Read More
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Following major collision, high-injury Panhandle intersection gets new pedestrian safety features
SFMTA hopes the new safety features will help reduce injuries in the busy, high-speed traffic corridor. Read More
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Page Street pilot project adds protected bike lane, ends freeway access starting February 24
In the works for five years, the pilot project aims to increase safety for pedestrians and cyclists on Page Street and the surrounding neighborhood. Read More
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Bicyclist seriously injured after being struck by car in Outer Sunset
The crash occurred in broad daylight on Saturday. Read More