Posts Tagged ‘Making San Francisco A Safer City’
And The Most Dangerous Intersection In San Francisco For Pedestrians Is….?
The San Francisco MTA reports that the Tenderloin or 6th Street corridor from Market to Howard street has the highest number of injured pedestrians in San Francisco. The intersections of 6th Street / Market Street and Golden Gate / Taylor accounted for eleven reported pedestrian injury collisions in the 2006 to 2008 time period. These…
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 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…
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