News from Walk SF’s Feb newsletter

The House just passed a transportation bill that slashed funds for biking and walking — and actually repealed Safe Routes to School. Thanks to everyone who spoke up — Representatives received thousands of calls. But the bill still squeaked by; now the fight moves to the Senate. Stay tuned. More from the February Walk SF … Read More

Fall Newsletter: 42 school zones and counting!

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In this edition:

Election Victory for Safer Streets!Read More

Prop B passes!

Thanks to everyone who fulfilled their civic duty yesterday!

Prop B, which Walk SF supported, passed yesterday with more than the the two-thirds of the vote that it needed.

Prop B authorizes over $70 million for pedestrian safety improvements including wider sidewalks, “road diets” to calm traffic, new curb ramps for wheelchairs and strollers, … Read More

Vote Yes on B for Safer Streets

Yes on B! Prop B includes over $70 million for pedestrian safety improvements: wider sidewalks, “road diets” to calm traffic, new curb ramps for wheelchairs and strollers, and more.

Why a bond? These improvements are exactly the kind of permanent infrastructure investments that are an appropriate use of bond funding. Prop B will make … Read More

Today: SF's First Safer School Zone!

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