Posts by Albert Stoll
MUNI Safety Proposal
In San Francisco, legislation has recently been introduced by Supervisor Carmen Chu (District Four) that is co-sponsored by Board of Supervisors President David Chiu, and Supervisors Eric Mar, Sophie Maxwell and Bevan Dufty which will increase the penalties for MUNI-related crime. This proposed law is in response to several recent incidents of violence at or/near…
Read MoreSafety Concerns at Dangerous Outer Sunset Intersection in San Francisco
The considerably dangerous intersection in the Outer Sunset District where Highway (1) The Great Highway and La Playa Street meet Judah Street may soon become safer for pedestrians, bicyclists and cars if efforts by local groups to address the problems are recognized. The issues with regard to the safety of this intersection have been ongoing…
Read MoreTips For Safer Bicycle Riding In San Francisco
Although bicycling in San Francisco is both a pleasant activity and wonderful way to commute around the city, it can be a dangerous undertaking for a variety of reasons. Below is a brief description of simple ways to ensure that your bicycle ride is a safer experience. Unfortunately, bicyclists have to contend with the ever-present…
Read MoreSunday Streets in San Francisco
Transit First San Francisco” has created a program called Sunday Streets in the Mission”, which affords residents the opportunity to enjoy portions of San Francisco streets free and clear of vehicle traffic for five hours on certain Sundays in the Mission District. As “Sunday Streets’” program coordinator Beth Byrne says; “Sunday Streets” brings people into…
Read MoreThe Most Dangerous Intersections In San Francisco; Particularly For Pedestrians
In 2007 The City and County of San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency published a report based on a study reflecting data assessed during 2006-2007 that comprehensively outlined the most dangerous intersections in the City. The SFMTA report concluded that accidents occurring at or near intersections account for nearly two-thirds of the collisions that resulted in…
Read MoreMuni Related Accidents in San Francisco and the Problematic Procedure Instituted when an Incident Occurs
Recently, there appears to be a rise in Muni related accidents in San Francisco. It is estimated that there are nine injuries that occur each day that involve The San Francisco Municipal Railway. And the worst part of it all is the procedure that MUNI has instituted when accidents happen, discussed in detail below. A…
Read MoreThe Pedestrian Safety Advisory Committee of San Francisco
It is unfortunately a well-known fact for the residents of San Francisco who regularly walk that it can be a rather dangerous place for pedestrians. Our city continues to have one of the highest rates of pedestrian related accidents and deaths in the U.S., which is truly a tragedy when considering that San Francisco is…
Read MorePEDESTRIAN COUNTDOWN TIMERS ARE ESSENTIAL TO FURTHER REDUCE PEDESTRIAN –RELATED COLLISIONS AND SHOULD BE IMPLEMENTED CITYWIDE IN SAN FRANCISCO
A pedestrian countdown timer is a flashing timer that signals the number of seconds remaining during the pedestrian crossing phase at an intersection and has led to a significant decrease in the number of pedestrian-related deaths and collisions according to recent statistics. These devices particularly assist disabled or elderly pedestrians, and adults accompanying small children.…
Read MoreDespite Recent Measures to Reduce Pedestrian Fatalities San Francisco Remains an Unsafe City for Pedestrians
San Francisco remains an unsafe city for pedestrians, despite recent municipal efforts to curb pedestrian accidents and fatalities. San Francisco is considered a pedestrian friendly place in many respects, compared to other U.S. metropolitan areas according to a new report by Transportation for America, which ranks San Francisco as the 13th Safest City for Walkers,…
Read MoreTen Pedestrian Safety Habits For Us All
1. Make a complete stop at stop signs. 2. Yield to people in the crosswalk, and be especially aware of elderly people in the crosswalk when you are making a right turn. 3. Always unload to the curb not the street. The bicycyle riders will be happy about this one. Exiting curbside means a car door will…
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