Voters Pass Bond Measure To Repair SF Streets

On November 8th, San Franciscans passed a bond measure to repair the streets of San Francisco. The bond measure will inject $248 million to repair both streets and sidewalks throughout the city.   According to an article in the SF Examiner, “The $248 million bond measure includes $148 million for street repaving, $50 million for…

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Danger of Potholes

The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (the Bay Area’s planning commission on transportation) rated various cities’ road conditions according to its Pavement Conditions Index (PCI). According to the finding, two of the Bay Area’s biggest cities – San Francisco and San Jose – both scored a 64, giving it a Fair Rating on the PCI.  The lowest…

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Cycling Helmets: A No Brainer?

Motorcycle accident fatalities are around 40 times higher than deaths resulting from car accidents alone.  More frequently however, it is the helmet that makes the difference whether a biker survives or does not survive a serious accident. Because of this rational, motorcycle helmet laws have been enacted in numerous states across the U.S. including, California. …

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