Safety Concerns at Dangerous Outer Sunset Intersection in San Francisco

By Albert Stoll | July 15, 2010

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…

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The Pedestrian Safety Advisory Committee of San Francisco

By Albert Stoll | July 7, 2010

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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PEDESTRIAN COUNTDOWN TIMERS ARE ESSENTIAL TO FURTHER REDUCE PEDESTRIAN –RELATED COLLISIONS AND SHOULD BE IMPLEMENTED CITYWIDE IN SAN FRANCISCO

By Albert Stoll | July 3, 2010

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.…

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Double Fine Zone on 19th Avenue

By Albert Stoll | February 8, 2010

19th Avenue (specifically Highway 1 between the intersection of 19th Avenue and Junipero Serra Boulevard and the intersection of Highway 1 at Lake Street) has been declared a Safety Enhancement-Double Fine Zone until 2013.  Fines for unlawful passing and overtaking, excessive speed, reckless driving, drunk driving, and similar moving violations are currently doubled.  Base fines…

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