October 7, 2011
A huge group of walkers streams down 16th Street in the early-morning sunshine. Photo: Marianne Szeto
San Francisco’s central Walk to School Day event on Oct. 5 was at Marshall Elementary in the Mission.
One of over 40 events around the city, this was big and joyful — … Read More
August 18, 2011
Note the "1" pasted over the "2" to take the speed limit down 10mph!
Huge step forward today for safer streets!
This morning, Walk San Francisco, Mayor Ed Lee, and city department heads announced an initiative to help kids walk to school: New 15-mile-per-hour speed zones going up … Read More
August 9, 2011 Join your mayoral candidates to learn more about their positions on streets, parks, and other public spaces.
From Streets to Parks: Safer, Greener Public Space A forum with San Francisco Mayoral Candidates Moderated by John King, urban design writer for the San Francisco Chronicle Monday, September 12, 2011 6:00 – 8:00pm
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July 6, 2011 UPDATE: Protect pedestrian funding in the transportation bill – call or email Senator Barbara Boxer and urge her not to cut funds for safe walking! You can call Senator Boxer at (415) 403-0100 or (202) 224-3553.
Did you see the front-page story in the New York Times on Monday, June … Read More
May 24, 2011 A new report released today by Transportation for America revealed that pedestrians represent a disproportionate number of traffic fatalities in San Francisco, and among those who walk, seniors and minorities face the greatest danger.
“Dangerous By Design,” authored by the national coalition Transportation For America, found that most people killed while walking are on … Read More
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