*gets in lyft*
Me: Hi!
Him: Boy, traffic in SF is crazy, right?
**20 minutes later**
Me: ... and so, if you compare the SFMTA staffing capacity against our CIP and the structural deficit on the city’s infrastructure...
Him: sir, get out of my car
Sharrow haters rejoice! CA Senate Bill 1216 was signed into law on Sept 27, prohibiting these shared lane markings on streets w speed limits over 30mph, starting Jan 2025. Then 2026 they’re also banned for projects over 25mph funded by the state Active Transportation Program.
ALT sharrow stencil with a “no” symbol overlaid
ALT “891.9. (a) On and after January 1, 2025, an agency responsible for the development or operation of bikeways or highways where bicycle travel is permitted shall not install a new sharrow on a highway that has a posted speed limit greater than 30 miles per hour, except at or near an intersection for the purpose of connecting a Class I, Class II, or Class IV bikeway through the intersection.”
ALT “(1) Development of new bikeways and walkways, or improvements to existing bikeways and walkways, that improve mobility,
access, or safety for
nonmotorized users. On and after January 1, 2026, the guidelines with regard to project eligibility shall not include the development of Class 111 bikeways, as described in Section 890.4, or the marking in Figure 9C-9 of the 2014 California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Revision 8, unless any of the following apply:
(A) The Class III bikeway or marking is on a highway with a design speed limit of 25 miles per hour or less.
(B) The
project
will
implement
improvements to reduce the design speed limit to 25 miles per hour or less.
(C) The project applicant demonstrates that the use of the Class III bikeway or marking
is appropriate for the local
community context and advances a lower stress environment or a low-stress network.”
The Oakland/Caltrans "Vision 980" study looking into repurposing the 980 freeway corridor between Downtown & West Oakland is underway. Take the survey online & comment that they need to set up a Hwy 980 open streets event in 2025!
dot.ca.gov/caltrans-near-me/…
ALT map of west oakland with a dotted line indicating the Hwy 980 corridor
California YIMBY is excited about the potential of the East Solano Plan, not only for new homes, but for creating a template for growth that is aligned with our values—affordability; walkability; access to jobs, transit, and amenities; and sustainability. cayimby.org/news-events/stat…
Happy new year!
We’re back with our first family ride of the year in Bayview with Eastside Bike and Scooter Alliance 💪
Meet on Sunday Jan 21 at 12pm at Bayview Playground/MLK Pool
RSVP: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
Join us on Wednesday, January 17th, from 5pm to 7pm at the Temescal Public Library to learn about the Upper Telegraph Avenue Complete Streets Project. We need your input on how to improve Telegraph between 52nd Street and Woolsey!
Join us on a community bike ride to tour the streets of the Fillmore, Western Addition and Japantown neighborhoods next Friday, Dec. 8! Find more details and RSVP to ride a @baywheels e-bike for free at bit.ly/ridefillmore.
#ActiveCommunities
To help improve bike safety on Arguello Blvd btwn Golden Gate Park & the Presidio, I secured $1.2M from the #CaBudget for protected bike lanes. It’s the area where a car struck & killed World Champion Cyclist, Ethan Boyes, 6 months ago. More info: a19.asmdc.org/press-releases…
Anyone interested in understanding how city government delivers transportation projects should attend/join Oakland's BPAC. One of the best educational resources I've seen, with staff who care about public engagement.
#AgencyNews: More #ActiveCommunities Plan bike rides are coming up! On Friday 8/18, ride through SOMA & Mission Bay with @mattdorsey@sfbike and @kidsafeSF. Then on Sunday 8-20, ride through the Dogpatch and D10 with @apthornley. See you out there!
Calling residents of the Mission, Fillmore or OMI. The @SFMTA_Muni#ActiveCommunities Plan is partnering with local organizations to host workshops in your neighborhood! Join us this weekend or next week to shape the future of rolling in SF.
Details at SFMTA.com/ActiveCommunities.
Time for the Active Communities plan discussion. We'll shorten it to AC from here on out for typing ease. @SFMTA_Muni planning director Maia Small is on the mic