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sfbike.org @sfbike.org · 1d

Read more in our latest op-ed: sfbike.org/news/tell-go...

San Francisco Can Lead on Smart Red-Light Camera Enforcement

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sfbike.org @sfbike.org · 1d

🚦Tell Governor Newsom to sign SB 720 by October 13 in a few easy clicks ➡️ bit.ly/pass-SB720

SB 720 creates an equitable and efficient approach for California cities to implement lifesaving red-light enforcement cameras. We need to send a surge of support to the Governor today! 🚦

California Can Reduce Traffic Violence — Urge the Governor to Sign SB 720

<h3><strong>The Problem</strong></h3> <p>Per a report from Streets Are For Everyone(www.streetsareforeveryone.org/blog/summary-how-to-help-hidden-cost-red-light-running-california), red-light running ...

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sfbike.org @sfbike.org · 3d

As @kqednews.kqed.org reported last week, automated speed enforcement for reckless and dangerous driving is already effective -- an SFMTA study tracking speeds along 15 of the corridors where the cameras have been installed found an average 72% reduction in speeding. www.kqed.org/news/1205860...

SF Speed Cameras Are Issuing Tons of Tickets — and Slowing Drivers, SFMTA Says | KQED

In the six months since San Francisco’s automated speed cameras switched on, the city’s transit agency says it’s seen a significant decrease in speeding.

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sfbike.org @sfbike.org · 3d

🚦Tell Governor Newsom to sign SB 720 by October 13 in a few easy clicks ➡️ bit.ly/pass-SB720

SB 720 creates an equitable and efficient approach for California cities to implement lifesaving red-light enforcement cameras. We need to send a surge of support to the Governor today! 🚦

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Walk San Francisco @walksf.org · 17d

Thousands of students across San Francisco will walk, bike, scoot, and roll to school during the week of October 6-10.

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San Francisco Chronicle @sfchronicle.com · 13d

I ran Sunset Dunes with a blind marathoner and a man with Parkinson’s. They offered new perspective about San Francisco’s stunning but imperfect parks system, culture critic Peter Hartlaub...

S.F.’s wonderful parks have a downside. Is Sunset Dunes part of the solution?

I ran Sunset Dunes with a blind marathoner and a man with Parkinson’s. They offered new perspective about San Francisco’s stunning but imperfect parks system, culture critic Peter Hartlaub...

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sfbike.org @sfbike.org · 22d

Your legacy will live on as the vision of Sunset Dunes comes to fruition – it’s already the third most visited park in the City! Thank you for your bold leadership and we’ll see you in the park.

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sfbike.org @sfbike.org · 22d

SFBike supports a people-first vision for San Francisco and we applaud Supervisor Engardio @joelengardio.bsky.social for upholding San Francisco’s transportation and climate values to create Sunset Dunes.

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sfbike.org @sfbike.org · Sep 2

"[Since Market went car-free], injury crashes have dropped by 40%, and transit has improved speed and efficiency by 14%. It is actually helping people get downtown, which is supposedly the goal of [the Mayor's] action, but really it will be getting in the way of it."

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sfbike.org @sfbike.org · Sep 2

"This is a step backwards. We share with the Mayor the desire to revive Market Street. The way to do that is to make it more welcoming and safe for people to walk, bike, and take transit. This takes us away from that goal."

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sfbike.org @sfbike.org · Sep 2

Our Executive Director Christopher White on KTVU discussing the counter-productive impact of the Mayor's decision to allow Waymo, Lyft, and Uber on Market Street:
www.ktvu.com/video/1698965

Waymo, select rideshare services, returning to San Francisco's Market Street

Select rideshare and robotaxi services will be allowed back on San Francisco’s Market Street for the first time since private vehicles were banned in 2020. Mayor Daniel Lurie announced that Waymo, Ube...

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sfbike.org @sfbike.org · Sep 2

"The Mayor wants to revitalize Market Street. Rather than generating new trips to these neighborhoods, the likelier outcome is that trips that would otherwise be made by sustainable transportation will be replaced by car trips. That’s not a policy success, it’s a failure."
-Claire Amable, SFBike

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sfbike.org @sfbike.org · Sep 2

Today, the Keep Market Street Moving alliance showed up in force, with dozens of San Franciscans turning up to deliver public comment demanding that the SFMTA Board of Directors take seriously its authority to adopt regulations about road usage, and take seriously their oversight of Market Street.

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Walk San Francisco @walksf.org · Aug 27

We don’t want to go back to a dangerous, chaotic Market Street.

We want a Market Street that’s for the PEOPLE!

#SaveCarFreeMarketSt

Email Mayor Lurie now at walksf.org/market

@sfbike.org @sftru.bsky.social @streetsforallsf.org

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sfbike.org @sfbike.org · Aug 26

Improving the experience of *being on* Market Street, with efforts like activations and night markets, are what bring people out to Market Street – not private vehicles.
Hear more in this interview with our Executive Director Christopher White:
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Waymo, Lyft, Uber vehicles begin service on San Francisco's Market Street

YouTube video by KPIX | CBS NEWS BAY AREA

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Walk San Francisco @walksf.org · Aug 26

Join the Keep Market Street Moving alliance TODAY 5-6pm on Montgomery & Market Streets to protest the decision to return private vehicles on Market Street.

Let's make some noise for car-free Market Street.

- @sfbike.org, @walksf.org, @streetsforallsf.org, @sftru.bsky.social, & Community Streets

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sfbike.org @sfbike.org · Aug 25

Thanks @kqednews.kqed.org for this thoughtful article about Market Street and the about the impending chaos Mayor Lurie is opening the door to by allowing ridehail taxi companies back onto the corridor.

KQED News @kqednews.kqed.org · Aug 22

Advocates Warn of ‘Dangerous and Chaotic’ Market St. as It Reopens to Some Cars

Limited passenger trips by Waymo, Uber and Lyft are set to begin along the two-mile stretch on Tuesday.

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sfbike.org @sfbike.org · Aug 22

We've already gotten 16 thousand emails sent to the mayor in just twelve hours – there's still time to add your name and tell the Mayor to reverse course on his decision to allow private vehicles back on Market Street!
actionnetwork.org/letters/keep...

Tell Mayor Lurie: Keep Market Street Safe and Car-Free!

On Thursday August 21, Mayor Lurie announced that Uber and Lyft Black cars, in addition to Waymos, will begin driving on Market Street starting next week. Write a letter to Mayor Lurie and the SFMTA...

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sfbike.org @sfbike.org · Aug 21

Just as we predicted, the floodgates have opened, and we’re already seeing all kinds of private vehicles on Market. Coupled with recent Muni cuts, the corridor is on a fast track back to being one of the most dangerous and congested streets in our city. Read our joint statement:

PRESS RELEASE: Mayor Lurie will undermine Muni service and public safety by allowing Uber and Lyft on Market Street

San Francisco Bicycle Coalition

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sfbike.org @sfbike.org · Aug 21

Following his decision to allow Waymos on Market Street, Mayor Lurie announced this morning that Uber and Lyft will now be allowed to pick up and drop off on Market.

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Nina Kelly @nina-eliz.bsky.social · Aug 8

Kicked off another busy @aejmc.bsky.social conference day bright and early this morning by joining a women and non-binary group ride (organized by @sfbike.org) through Golden Gate Park and along the beach. Beautiful!

Sculpture of a green dragon called Naga next to a waterfall in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco

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sfbike.org @sfbike.org · Aug 11

"[Law enforcement misreporting an e-moped or e-motorbike as an e-bike] can propagate narratives in the minds of the public that are not true about the safety or lack of safety of different devices" -Christopher White, Executive Director @ SFBike

KQED News @kqednews.kqed.org · Aug 9

Deadly Electric-Motor Vehicle Collisions in San Francisco Prompt Calls For Regulation

With two fatal accidents occurring just days apart, San Francisco traffic safety groups point to a lack of regulation and classification for electric vehicles, ranging from e-bikes to e-mopeds.

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sfbike.org @sfbike.org · Aug 4

fyi – SF's speed cameras will begin issuing fines starting tomorrow. Speeding is the #1 cause of severe and fatal crashes on our streets, and early data shows that daily speed warnings are dropping up to 34% at some intersections. These cameras are slowing down our streets and saving lives. 👏

San Francisco Chronicle @sfchronicle.com · Aug 4

Although the newest data on speed camera warnings isn’t available, data from the spring shows promising but patchy results.

S.F. speed cameras are about to start issuing actual fines. Here’s their track record so far

Although the newest data on speed camera warnings isn’t available, data from the spring shows promising but patchy results.

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sfbike.org @sfbike.org · Jul 24

Have thoughts or feedback to share about biking and rolling at Sunset Dunes? Rec & Park wants to hear from you: app.maptionnaire.com/q/6m4di9ltw2p8

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sfbike.org @sfbike.org · Jul 24

“The park is the centerpiece of a western edge revival here in SF” - Kathryn Grantham of Black Bird Bookstore

A thorough look at how SF's newest coastal park has been going,and we're especially happy to see how biking and walking infrastructure help boost business!

SFGATE @sfgate.com · Jul 18

The former highway is sparking heated neighborhood battles and recall efforts.

The winners and losers from SF's Sunset Dunes park are beginning to show

The former highway is sparking heated neighborhood battles and recall efforts.

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