tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76817866845394116702024-03-05T15:44:14.758-08:00D10 WatchChris Waddlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04718730206757549669noreply@blogger.comBlogger2066125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7681786684539411670.post-71210013645115904092021-02-24T18:40:00.018-08:002021-02-26T18:49:54.267-08:00Alemany protected bike lanes OPEN! Pedestrian Improvement in 2022!<p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: 700; white-space: pre-wrap;">COMMUNITY TO CELEBRATE NEW ALEMANY MAZE BIKEWAY </span></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-5817bcc5-7fff-c57d-c048-31e3abcf545e"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: 700; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: 700; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCHHx24bHhVZibxiDhCtTrfWn_SJ1iBKROQNoowR9DxornmuhWKnqGIaEnyabHpCyPbUEDm0rXoVRhyG2Mwqg37Wmg76VKMofuQVnWRPYHiF0cu7fh5ZRVnU_vTlAszV8kz8gPtK0dfoyK/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1005" data-original-width="1920" height="233" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCHHx24bHhVZibxiDhCtTrfWn_SJ1iBKROQNoowR9DxornmuhWKnqGIaEnyabHpCyPbUEDm0rXoVRhyG2Mwqg37Wmg76VKMofuQVnWRPYHiF0cu7fh5ZRVnU_vTlAszV8kz8gPtK0dfoyK/w444-h233/Alemany+Bike+Social.jpg" width="444" /></a></div><br /></span><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">SAN FRANCISCO, CA—On Sunday, February 28, District 9 Supervisor Hillary Ronen, community members, and state and local transportation agency representatives will gather to celebrate the installation of protected bike lanes along Alemany Boulevard and San Bruno Avenue at the US 101/I-280 interchange. The </span><a href="https://www.sfmta.com/projects/alemany-interchange-bike-lanes-project" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Alemany Interchange Bike Lanes Project</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> includes new crosswalk striping, protected bike lanes, green painted bike left-turn boxes, and a lane reduction on Alemany Boulevard, making it safer and easier for people to bike and walk between the Portola and Bernal neighborhoods. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">These improvements were suggested by area residents from the Portola Neighborhood Association and later planned through the Alemany Interchange Improvements Study, a community-based effort funded by Caltrans and the SFCTA, which led the study. The Phase 1 project was delivered by the SFMTA in partnership with Caltrans and SF Public Works. Funding for the project was provided by San Francisco’s half-cent sales tax for transportation. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This celebration will mark the completion of the first phase of the Alemany Interchange Bike Lanes Project. The second phase of improvements, which includes a multi-use path and new signalized crossing of Alemany Boulevard near the Farmers Market, is scheduled for completion later this year.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">What: </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Alemany Maze Bikeway Celebration and Bike Tour</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Who:</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> District 9 Supervisor Hillary Ronen, Portola Neighborhood Association, SF Bicycle Coalition, SFMTA Director Jeff Tumlin, SFCTA Director Tilly Chang, Caltrans </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">When:</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Sunday, February 28th, 2021 at 11:15 a.m. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Where: </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Meet at Alemany Farmers Market Entrance at 11:00 a.m. Brief remarks will begin at 11:15 a.m. This will be followed by a community bike ride to the </span><a href="https://www.portolasf.org/events/2021/2/28/shop-portola-lunar-new-year-celebration-bank-of-the-west" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Lunar New Year Celebration</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> hosted by the Portola Neighborhood Association at 2675 San Bruno Ave. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 617px; overflow: hidden; width: 472px;"><img height="617" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/hCOaR8IpUPzLGdRMqnZP4xOxVLKiqEXfKsrvG8NBkZCbIpEGv2rMmA7RkYcWUm2Y3C-e2gJJi1_cPUUGbVW6HxVEGwvZ6H2I3j7UL41fDnvHjbRvSPos-IRhegH2YtwBzkvDxGLW" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="472" /></span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">COVID Precautions: </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Please remember your mask and maintain distance with others at this event.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">For More Information Contact: Paige Miller </span><a href="mailto:paige.miller@sfcta.org" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline;">paige.miller@sfcta.org</span></a><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"> or 415-930-3132</span> </span></p><div><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div>Chris Waddlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04718730206757549669noreply@blogger.com0100 Alemany Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA37.735759400000013 -122.409866137.722182823149708 -122.42703223769531 37.749335976850318 -122.39269996230469tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7681786684539411670.post-54937298457817377782017-07-30T16:23:00.000-07:002017-07-30T16:28:08.486-07:00Bayview Uncorked<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUe_pA-dSJdL2wbp9V7N6tMaugdSggIbP8Xs9bNez2Z89tz-aWsvsFojG-3xqTCiQNe5jp5yb6Kk1ZFe4oGNd9Z-yyRoaE2nhIwIJ_A9NRCBAJhtzyxZbx4w4QlPOjt3S0PO_orItg_TZE/s1600/BVU+Flyer.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1083" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUe_pA-dSJdL2wbp9V7N6tMaugdSggIbP8Xs9bNez2Z89tz-aWsvsFojG-3xqTCiQNe5jp5yb6Kk1ZFe4oGNd9Z-yyRoaE2nhIwIJ_A9NRCBAJhtzyxZbx4w4QlPOjt3S0PO_orItg_TZE/s320/BVU+Flyer.jpg" width="216" /></a>It is time for Bayview Uncorked Third Edition!<br />
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<a href="http://goo.gl/Hysi27" target="_blank">Tickets on sale NOW!</a><br />
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Bayview Uncorked brings the Bayview community together for a great tasting event featuring local wineries, breweries, and distilleries, as well as food from local eateries and live music. Proceeds will benefit the Center for Youth Wellness.<br />
Check in at the 3rd Street Gallery to pick up your tasting glass and event map!<br />
From there wander between the local restaurants to SIP EAT SUPPORT:<br />
SIP: Taste delicious beer, wine and spirits from 12 local breweries, wineries, and distilleries using your commemorative tasting glass<br />
EAT: Sample food bites at local Bayview Restaurants<br />
SUPPORT: Proceeds go to the Center for Youth Wellness<br />
Live entertainment!<br />
Your ticket includes:<br />
Tastings<br />
A custom made Bayview Uncorked tasting glass<br />
Food bites at local Bayview restaurantsChris Waddlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04718730206757549669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7681786684539411670.post-37164522204032356722017-07-30T15:41:00.002-07:002017-07-30T16:08:07.701-07:00Support for Eastbound Paul Ave Bike Lane<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">According to SFMTA, cars should menacingly intimidate bikes<br />
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Thanks to SFMTA and Supervisor Cohen for hosting the meeting regarding the bike lanes and parking on Paul Ave this past Thursday. However, I was disappointed that the meeting was less of a continuing discussion than it was advertised to be. I was also disappointed to see that there had been a complete capitulation to the parking advocates and disregard in the proposed design for the City's Vision Zero efforts and the safety of a growing segment of the population who want transportation options. Below I have outlined why Supervisor Cohen and the SFMTA board should support keeping the bike lanes as they currently are.<br />
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<u>Summary</u><br />
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Residents who live on and around Paul Ave have identified speeding, lack of on-street parking, sidewalk parking, and personal safety as reasons to remove the bike lane in the eastbound direction. Speeding may or may not have gotten worse but we won’t know until a new speed survey is completed. Regardless of the results of this survey, new speed cushions should probably be considered for Paul Ave. Parking and sidewalk parking have long been an issue and will continue to be until the number of cars in the neighborhood is reduced. Improving the bike infrastructure is one way to accomplish this. Crime in this neighborhood in 2017 is less than half what it was in 2010, so personal safety has improved significantly and shows no sign of reversing since or as a result of the installation of the bike lanes, so residents are likely confusing insecurity with inconvenience. To use any of these as reasons to remove the bike lanes and replace them with sharrows would be to rely on untruths or incomplete information in the decision-making process. Sharrows are not a solution when creating viable bicycle infrastructure, and as such should not be used on Paul Ave to replace the existing bike lane. By suggesting sharrows as a compromise, city leaders need to realize that sharrows do next to nothing to improve safety and do absolutely nothing to contribute to increased bicycle use when compared to bike lanes, which do. In our transit first, Vision Zero city, to replace a bike lane with sharrows in favor of parking would be nothing short of immoral. As such, I strongly encourage Supervisor Cohen and SFMTA to rely on data and facts to support keeping the existing bike lanes and not allow them to be removed in favor of parking spaces.<br />
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<u>Discussion</u><br />
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Residents identified speeding, lack of on-street parking, sidewalk parking, and personal safety as reasons to remove the bike lane in the eastbound direction and replace it with vehicle parking and on-street green-backed sharrows. Below I address those concerns and discuss why sharrows are not a viable alternative to bike lanes.<br />
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<i>Speeding</i><br />
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The posted limit is 25 mph. An SFMTA engineering and traffic survey of average speed data collected between 2004-2010 showed the average speed to be 24.65 mph with 18% of drivers exceeding the posted limit by an average of 8 mph. A new speed survey has apparently been scheduled for August.<br />
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Anecdotal reports of increased speeding by those opposing the bike lanes should not factor into a decision regarding the bike lanes until a new SFMTA speed survey has been completed.<br />
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<i>Lack of parking/Cars parking on sidewalk</i><br />
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Google street view images of the side streets south of Paul Ave from the past nine years indicates that sidewalk parking has always been an issue. Residents I spoke with at the meeting backed this up, saying that sidewalk parking has been an issue for years.<br />
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The only way to address the lack of parking is to reduce the number of cars in the neighborhood. Improving transit and bike infrastructure are two ways to do this. Eliminating illegal in-law units and incentivizing people to reclaim their garage space for car storage and reduce the number of cars they own are three other things that could be done. A study of the number of cars registered to addresses in the neighborhood plus a door-to-door survey of residents should also be done along with a count of on street parking spaces to gauge supply and demand.<br />
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<i>Personal safety</i><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFSubTVixkPTPwIzcBjfbtlwpkOSSDdEmYZdG7WcP0EyqUq6MWP7-CKum2jExt5Dnpx2XqACwujgX03uhWqHVnv_un93tTLckRHDGloCQ3Qnv8c907POrZI2qXxqau6-o1XeoNNyD0F9GJ/s1600/image.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="371" data-original-width="600" height="197" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFSubTVixkPTPwIzcBjfbtlwpkOSSDdEmYZdG7WcP0EyqUq6MWP7-CKum2jExt5Dnpx2XqACwujgX03uhWqHVnv_un93tTLckRHDGloCQ3Qnv8c907POrZI2qXxqau6-o1XeoNNyD0F9GJ/s320/image.png" width="320" /></a>As per <a href="https://datasf.org/" target="_blank">DataSF</a>, the number of incidents reported to SFPD shows that the neighborhood has become safer in the past eight years, with crime in the first seven months of 2017 less than half what it was in the same period of 2010.<br />
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After being relatively consistent from 2010-2013, crime has been on a downward trend in the neighborhood for the past four years, dropping to less than half of what it was 2010. Claims of reduced personal safety are simply not borne out by the data. More likely the case, people simply don’t like the inconvenience of having to walk a few extra yards from their cars to their homes.<br />
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<i>Existing Lanes are Needed</i><br />
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Vision Zero and a connected bike plan are crucial to the growing bike riding population in the Southeast neighborhoods of San Francisco. Paul Ave, in particular, is a vital link in that bike plan and as such deserves its existing improvements to bike network. Without it, we would be denying supporting the introduction of Jump and GoBike to the Bayview and Portola, which includes a GoBike corral at Paul and San Bruno Aves. Residents I spoke with at the community meeting mentioned their surprise at how well-used the new bike lanes were already, and with increased safety and new bike-share options, it will only increase.<br />
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<i>Sharrows vs Bike Lanes</i><br />
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A study by civil engineers at the University of Colorado looking at bike lanes vs sharrows vs nothing showed that bike lanes not only increased bike use but also increased safety. Sharrows had about as much effect on ridership as doing nothing, while sharrows might actually make it less safe for cyclists who erroneously feel they give them a sense of security while actually providing none at all. A conclusion of this study was that the use of sharrows with speed limits over 20 mph was simply immoral.<br />
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<a href="http://usa.streetsblog.org/2016/01/14/study-sharrows-dont-make-streets-safer-for-cycling/">http://usa.streetsblog.org/2016/01/14/study-sharrows-dont-make-streets-safer-for-cycling/</a><br />
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<a href="https://www.citylab.com/solutions/2016/02/sharrow-safety-bike-infrastructure-lane-chicago/460095/">https://www.citylab.com/solutions/2016/02/sharrow-safety-bike-infrastructure-lane-chicago/460095/</a><br />
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<u>Suggestions</u><br />
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<i>Best Option</i><br />
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Retain the existing bike lanes in both directions; install speed cushions (if a survey shows speeds to be more than 5 mph over the posted limit) and/or reduce the posted speed limit to 20 mph; and enhance the bike lanes by installing soft-hit posts (which would also reduce speeds).<br />
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<i>Worse Option (but maybe the only true compromise)</i><br />
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Before doing anything else, study the efficacy of moving the bike lane from the roadway to the sidewalk. The north sidewalk along most of Paul Ave is 12’ wide, so taking 5’ for a bike lane is feasible. Bikes could enter and exit the bike lane via existing driveway curb cuts. The bike lane would have to be located on the north side of the sidewalk (away from the curb) and should be painted bright green with appropriate signage where it crosses the few driveways that it does warning drivers and cyclists. Prior to reaching Bayshore, the bike lane could enter the road for a short distance, replacing the existing right turn lane with a protected bike lane.<br />
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<i>Worst Option</i><br />
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The least safe option would be to reinstate parking and paint sharrows in the eastbound direction. If this option is chosen, then the entirety of eastbound Paul Ave from Third St to Bayshore be painted in a continuous green stripe with the periodic placement of sharrows. In addition, speed cushions should be installed and the speed limit reduced to 20 mph.<br />
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<u>Conclusion</u><br />
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There is no good or valid reason to remove the eastbound bike lane on Paul Ave. and their removal should not be supported by Supervisor Cohen and must be rejected by the SFMTA board. To remove this bike lane would be an immoral step backward against people who use a mode of transportation of which the City of San Francisco is working hard to increase. The Southeast has an oft-held perception that it is left out of Citywide improvements, so we can't lose one of those improvements the minute a few residents realize that they will be slightly inconvenienced by it to give others a chance at using transportation options besides a car.Chris Waddlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04718730206757549669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7681786684539411670.post-63296334836551387752017-03-24T12:31:00.002-07:002017-03-24T12:31:47.802-07:00Become NERTIFIED!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Become prepared to take care of yourself and your family in the event of an earthquake or other emergencies.<br />
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Classes begin on Tuesday, April 4 at the City College Campus on Evans Ave. New Students can enroll for the six-week program at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nert-training-bayview-tickets-31978386214 and recertification students enroll (for the final two classes only) at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nert-graduates-recertification-bayview-tickets-31979056218Chris Waddlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04718730206757549669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7681786684539411670.post-68714043242437812212017-03-12T21:27:00.001-07:002017-03-12T21:27:24.718-07:00Hunters Point Shipyard CAC MeetingMonday, March 13<br />
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SECF, 1800 Oakdale Ave<br />
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It may seem a little dry, but these kinds of community meetings are how we know what's going on and by attending we let city agencies and developers know we care. </div>
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A. Presentation on temporary activation uses for Hunters Point Shipyard Phase 1 Block 1.....La Shon Walker (FivePoint)</div>
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B. Update on Southeast Treatment Plant, specifically the Headworks and Biosolids project, upcoming draft EIR for Biosolids, architecture for both projects, and possible construction impacts for both projects............................. Marsha Maloof (SFPUC)</div>
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C. Presentation on design for Candlestick Point Block 6A, a mixed-use development consisting of 128</div>
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for-sale condominiums, including 12 townhomes, 13 affordable units and 16,000 SF of commercial space. Block 6A is located between Candlestick Park Drive North and 7th street on Harney Way in the Candlestick Point South development area and on design for Candlestick Point Block 8A, a mixed-use development consisting of 127 for-sale condominiums, including 12 townhomes, 13 affordable units and 17,200 SF of commercial space. Block 8A is located between 7th street and 8th street on Harney Way in the Candlestick Point South development area. .................................................................................... Faye Brandin (FivePoint) – ACTION ITEM</div>
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D. SF Connect Presentation and workshop on the future of Transportation in San Francisco. The presentation will provide an overview and be a discussion of the 50-year vision for transportation in San Francisco........................</div>
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Chris Waddlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04718730206757549669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7681786684539411670.post-76763677505001873482017-03-10T14:25:00.003-08:002017-03-10T14:25:34.907-08:00Speakeasy Ceases Operation!!!<h2 style="text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://www.goodbeer.com/blog/2017/3/10/speakeasy-ales-lagers-to-cease-operations-indefinitely" target="_blank">http://www.goodbeer.com/blog/2017/3/10/speakeasy-ales-lagers-to-cease-operations-indefinitely</a>
Chris Waddlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04718730206757549669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7681786684539411670.post-18055299386265652852017-03-10T07:33:00.004-08:002017-03-10T07:33:38.322-08:00SFPD Chief Scott Begins to Address Deep Issues in Police Forcehttp://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2017/03/10/new-sfpd-chief-william-scott-bayview-mario-woods-town-hall/Chris Waddlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04718730206757549669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7681786684539411670.post-40404480429207968882017-03-09T17:35:00.001-08:002017-03-09T17:35:07.776-08:00Sewer System Improvement Program Open House3/18/2017 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM<br />
Cost: Free<br />
Location: Bayview Opera House<br />
4705 3rd St.<br />
San Francisco, California 9412<br />
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SFMTA and SFPW have been holding neighborhood meetings for Palou for some years now. I have gone to many of them, and there have always been conflicts between people who store their cars on the road and those who want more infrastructure for biking, walking, and transit. I’m afraid neither agency really met people - especially those who drive - where they are. Staff stood up strongly in support of cyclists, pedestrians, transit riders, and newer residents while the existing community who predominantly drive mostly stood up by itself. Unfortunately, the reason that many in the community don’t believe or trust staff is that they don’t feel like they’re represented and that staff only want to listen to their modeling and needs for new users.<br />
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<i>Angled Parking</i><br />
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A complaint that came to staff a few years ago was that removing angled parking at Newhall was a bad idea. Staff pushed back, but as is everyone’s right, some folks wouldn’t take no for an answer and collected 500 signatures to keep it. I’m not sure those eight angled parking stalls benefit 500 people, but good for neighbors getting so many signatures. In the end, there is really only one new location that could be converted to angled parking and that's at Palou and Dunshee. At Newhall, where angled parking exists now, the complaint was that it would be taken away to make room for a bus bulb. Fair enough. Maybe at Dunshee we could consider back-in angled parking (as it’s generally safer) to replace the angled parking lost at Newhall. All other locations on Palou have driveway curb cuts, and so angled parking probably wouldn't work (or at least wouldn’t add capacity). Near Crisp, cars are already parked perpendicular, so this area’s parking is maximized.<br />
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<i>Multi-car households need on-street parking (but will more condos necesarrily make this worse?)</i><br />
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Yes, five (and more) car households are a reality, and while everyone deserves to have an independent way of getting around, the reality is that dense urban living doesn't lend itself well to each household having so many vehicles. Something that people may not realize however is that new condo residents would not have that many vehicles, if any at all. These new condos will have space on-site for 0.5 cars per home, which to someone who has 2-5 cars may seem ridiculous, but to those buying the condos is probably just right (otherwise they wouldn’t be buying them). This speaks volumes to the inherent lack of understanding on both sides of the people who are already here and those who are coming and how their needs should be addressed. At the end of the day, I’m not sure that a slight decrease in on-street parking capacity will change things much. New residents, even in old neighborhoods, will likely have fewer cars and be more likely to take transit than existing residents, so for those who remain and have their five vehicles, new residents should lead to more parking on its own. This all said, why aren’t we looking at underutilized off-street sites that might work as overflow parking lots. Probably because people insist on parking as close to their houses as possible, even if that means parking their five cars keep their neighbor from finding a space for their one car. People become extremely selfish when parking is involved - we’ve all heard people talk about “their parking space” in front of their house, for instance.<br />
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<i>Improving Transit to relieve our parking woes</i><br />
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Improving all public modes of transportation, including transit and bike for those who can use them, should slowly lead to people reducing their reliance on cars, but it’s going to take years to notice any reduction in vehicle ownership in the Bayview. That said, for those for whom owning/driving/parking a private vehicle is the only solution, improvements to transit/bike means fewer cars on the road and more space to park your vehicle. But it’s “chicken and egg” as far as I see it - transit in Bayview is not perceived as reliable and realistically won’t be until there are more people who use it regularly and discover that it works well. In the meantime, most people won’t give up using their cars and won’t start taking transit until such time as transit is reliable. The Palou project is supposed to improve transit, but until it is shown to (or more importantly, perception about its reliability improves), car ownership rates won’t budge. Sadly, the reality is that people don’t trust SFMTA to deliver improvements.<br />
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<i>Culture and geography leads to more cars</i><br />
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We all know that our culture encourages people to own car. A car not only means convenience and the freedom to go where you want when you want, but a car can also show status - a bus or bike simply can’t (though some of my biking friends would disagree on the latter). I happen to live in a one-car household and so I ride my bike most places (over 17000 miles in the last three years!). It works for me and my personality, but my husband has tried and it’s simply not for him. For him, it’s more about the convenience and freedom (and not arriving at work a little sweaty). For me, riding my bike is also about freedom (from traffic) and the convenience of always finding parking at my destination. For shorter distances, it’s generally faster on my bike, too. I don’t expect everyone to ride a bike or take transit, but for those who don’t/can’t, realize that me riding my bike means there’s one less car competing for that parking space you need.<br />
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Our geography in the Bayview (and Visitacion Valley, Portola, Excelsior, and all points far from the center of the city) leads to greater car ownership if people want to reliably get to their jobs. Hills don’t climb themselves, and the Bayview has lots of them that for most people, riding a bike is just too much. Our here, having a car is seen as necessary for a lot of reasons, and no matter how much you improve transit, it’s going to take a long time for that necessity to abate.<br />
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At the end of the day, the streetscape will be improved much as SFMTA and Public Works wants. Car owners will jostle for space but will be asked to do so with less.<br />
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Chris Waddlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04718730206757549669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7681786684539411670.post-43348483670082336052017-03-08T16:28:00.001-08:002017-03-08T16:28:29.208-08:00Bayview Farmer's Market SurveyIf you haven't already, please fill out this quick survey about your grocery shopping habits and desire for a new farmers market in the Bayview:<br />
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<a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/bayviewfm">https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/bayviewfm</a>Chris Waddlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04718730206757549669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7681786684539411670.post-34641849378888808962017-02-28T14:26:00.001-08:002017-02-28T14:33:42.756-08:00Final Hearing - March 7 - Palou Streetscape Improvement Project<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_mefUq7pp_0_gh8vZIbiiuaHySvWbIXE0HvyXNcZjRPL_-f7f6tuIbwp0qFEs2nvcTn81hXeW8IW54gZnJnWgNOVpBwUz9QEblQvVlusve6TlqdNA6pdmBCjHBHdXoF_xwJ5WK_Au7HGz/s1600/palou.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="190" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_mefUq7pp_0_gh8vZIbiiuaHySvWbIXE0HvyXNcZjRPL_-f7f6tuIbwp0qFEs2nvcTn81hXeW8IW54gZnJnWgNOVpBwUz9QEblQvVlusve6TlqdNA6pdmBCjHBHdXoF_xwJ5WK_Au7HGz/s320/palou.jpg" width="320" /></a>Palou Avenue Streetscape Improvement Project<br />
Final Hearing for Proposed Parking and Traffic Changes<br />
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The SFMTA Board of Directors will be voting on the proposed design for traffic and parking changes for the Palou Avenue Streetscape Improvement Project. These include bulb-out and median island construction, and a proposed cul-de-sac at Quint Street and Palou.<br />
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Tuesday, March 7, 2017<br />
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Meeting at:<br />
San Francisco City hall<br />
1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 400<br />
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Notices will be placed on street poles 10 days before the public hearing and on the <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/about-sfmta/organization/divisions-and-units/board-directors" target="_blank">SFMTA website</a>. You can also visit <a href="http://sfpublicworks.org/palou" target="_blank">Public Works</a> for more information about the project and past community meetings.<br />
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Chris Waddlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04718730206757549669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7681786684539411670.post-55207856533521689902017-02-04T09:26:00.000-08:002017-02-04T09:26:54.470-08:00Mansell Streetscape Improvement Project Ribbon CuttingJoin us we celebrate the completion of the Mansell Streetscape Improvement Project on Saturday, February 4, 2017. Gather at 10 a.m. at Mansell St. and Visitacion Valley Ave. for a ribbon cutting and opening celebration. There will also be outdoor activities, face painting and lots of fun. Bring your bike!<br />
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Please help us spread the word – tell your family, friends and neighbors!Chris Waddlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04718730206757549669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7681786684539411670.post-51073917542784655802017-02-03T10:44:00.003-08:002017-02-03T10:44:45.012-08:00New Bike Route in Potrero HillGot this recently on my internal communications at work and thought I'd share...<blockquote class="tr_bq">
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The bike lanes on 16th St, west of the train tracks, stretching from Kansas St to Mississippi St, were removed a few weeks ago, so be very careful there. The new recommended bike route for 16th St westbound from Mission Bay goes left from 16th St, to southbound on Mississippi, to 17th St. westbound. There are bike lanes on Mississippi and on 17th St (except for one block where they are not yet installed). </blockquote>
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SFMTA staff reports: <i>For the maneuver from WB 16th to SB Mississippi, we will be adding a green bike box at the far side of the intersection to provide cyclists on 16th an area to wait for the green for Mississippi to proceed south. As you probably know there’s a storm brewing and it’s expected to rain the next several days but once that clears our paint shop will prioritize painting the bike box. </i></blockquote>
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As for the one block on 17th St without a bike lane, they also advised: </blockquote>
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<i>The block on 17th between Rhode Island and Kansas is narrower than the rest of the route, so we are working on some parking changes on that block that will allow us to stripe the remainder of the lane. This requires the SFMTA Board’s approval, and we are anticipating taking the parking changes before them in mid-February. Pending their approval, we would then fast-track the installation of the remainder of the bike lane.</i></blockquote>
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This is part of a transformation including transit priority lanes on 16th St & re-routing the 22 Fillmore. </blockquote>
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Contact: Rachel Hyden, Public Information Officer, Transit Planning, SFMTA. <a href="mailto:rachel.hyden@sfmta.com">rachel.hyden@sfmta.com</a> </blockquote>
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Chris Waddlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04718730206757549669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7681786684539411670.post-32577625879653321842017-02-03T10:19:00.000-08:002017-02-03T10:53:35.230-08:00Bay Area Bike Share comes to Bayview and Portola<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiui8ZGvR9cWng-Mn5BdAvvUbuR2N-dcBvmf34QP4tWe7zI2byIuBC2YZQfVs7H7Tdeh55JItBpIFGXlyIV6sydZQozwb6slr-graCtFlv9DzEiLVFZ0nDiAPLtiaAMV_9MO10w6LJmH4Ha/s1600/BayviewBikeShare.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiui8ZGvR9cWng-Mn5BdAvvUbuR2N-dcBvmf34QP4tWe7zI2byIuBC2YZQfVs7H7Tdeh55JItBpIFGXlyIV6sydZQozwb6slr-graCtFlv9DzEiLVFZ0nDiAPLtiaAMV_9MO10w6LJmH4Ha/s320/BayviewBikeShare.jpg" width="320" /></a>Bay Area Bike share came out to the Bayview this week to get suggestions from the public as to where we thought bike share stations should be located.<br />
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If you're interested in making a suggestion, please look at the enclosed map. Blue boxes represent areas where there will be a Bike Share station. The box areas are sized such that no station will be more than a five-minute walk from the next station, and are located such that they are all connected with no "islands".<br />
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Yellow markers on the map are placed at locations at which they have determined a station could be located. We were asked tonight to weigh in on those yellow marker locations and if possible, suggest alternatives.<br />
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Flags were placed on the map by attendees tonight - green flags represent locations that got an up-vote, red flags a down-vote. After studying the map, please send suggestions to <a href="mailto:expansion@bayareabikeshare.com">expansion@bayareabikeshare.com</a> or submit comments at <a href="http://suggest.bayareabikeshare.com/" target="_blank">http://suggest.bayareabikeshare.com/ </a>Stations will hold between 15-19 bikes and will take up 50-60' of curb space. They have attempted to minimize removal of parking. For instance, stations in the Portola would likely not be placed on San Bruno Ave.<br />
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The bikes themselves are heavy, distinctive, and are made with proprietary parts, meaning they won't often get stripped of parts because parts can't be sold so as to be used on retail bikes. The bikes don't have a basket, so taking the grocery shopping would be tough, but they do have a funky spot up front to put a bag if your load is light. They have a headlight and taillight that activate when the bike moves. They are only one gear, so you'll likely only see them on the flat-ish bike network.<br />
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The goal of putting bikes in the Southeast is for riders to commute on them, either entire trips or to BART, and to make short recreational trips.<br />
<br />Chris Waddlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04718730206757549669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7681786684539411670.post-74960412570163745172017-02-03T10:08:00.001-08:002017-02-03T10:13:18.145-08:00Bayview First Friday at Seven Stills<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en">
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Don't forget <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BayviewFirstFriday?src=hash">#BayviewFirstFriday</a> tomorrow <a href="https://twitter.com/SevenStillsofSF">@SevenStillsofSF</a>! Karaoke, live music, drink specials and a food truck! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LaughOn?src=hash">#LaughOn</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DrinkLocal?src=hash">#DrinkLocal</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BFF?src=hash">#BFF</a> <a href="https://t.co/2F4IEXRatN">pic.twitter.com/2F4IEXRatN</a></div>
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Seven Stills Brewery & Distillery<br />
1439 Egbert Ave Unit c (3rd Street)<br />
San FranciscoChris Waddlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04718730206757549669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7681786684539411670.post-45406445614751486272017-02-03T10:03:00.003-08:002017-02-03T10:04:31.580-08:00Drag Queen Bingo!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK80VnIu3oFLenEoCqka9ILFMp8kZC3LvfGJnZnh9fqvqjjX-zmMb3hA_e-0ZPkTGNR-ysPw4dGV74-icSwMvAEdOM4435_WLDJDhG3l2hrubW-lm_qFbUXnz7yyINJAn55RBFmOrElIZ0/s1600/DQB3.5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="217" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK80VnIu3oFLenEoCqka9ILFMp8kZC3LvfGJnZnh9fqvqjjX-zmMb3hA_e-0ZPkTGNR-ysPw4dGV74-icSwMvAEdOM4435_WLDJDhG3l2hrubW-lm_qFbUXnz7yyINJAn55RBFmOrElIZ0/s320/DQB3.5.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">What do you get when you mix Drag Queen Bingo with some homegrown love for the Portola? You get PORTOLOVE, an all ages fun night of games, performances, food and drinks.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Thursday, February 9 at 6 PM - 10 PM</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">El Toro Nightclub</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">2470 San Bruno Avenue, San Francisco</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">For details, visit the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1984819258471669/" target="_blank">PortoLove Event on Facebook</a></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">Hosted by Van Detta, this event benefits the Goettingen Neighbors Group (GNG) to support the Goettingen Cascade project, a grassroots neighborhood public art project at the intersection of Goettingen Street and Dwight Street.</span><br style="background-color: white;" /><br style="background-color: white;" /><span style="background-color: white;">Costumes and gender-bending outfits get you a free Bingo sheet. Come out and play!</span></span>Chris Waddlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04718730206757549669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7681786684539411670.post-75183601774459890892016-12-28T15:22:00.000-08:002016-12-28T15:22:12.744-08:00The Mission Bay Loop LIVES!Finally. From <a href="http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/State-court-OKs-Muni-streetcar-loop-on-SF-central-10816649.php" target="_blank">SFGate</a>,<br />
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<i>A state appeals court has given the go-ahead to a long-planned <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/projects-planning/projects/mission-bay-loop" target="_blank">Muni streetcar loop</a> in San Francisco’s central waterfront area, over the objections of a neighborhood group that wants the line rerouted.</i></blockquote>
More at <a href="http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/State-court-OKs-Muni-streetcar-loop-on-SF-central-10816649.php" target="_blank">SFGate</a>.<br />
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<br />Chris Waddlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04718730206757549669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7681786684539411670.post-4140232781556096792016-05-11T11:10:00.000-07:002016-05-11T11:11:45.730-07:00Mission Bay Loop Update<div class="tr_bq">
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<i>The California Court of Appeal recently lifted the stay of Construction of the Mission Bay Loop Project, so the SFMTA will be working with our contractor, Mitchell Engineering, to resume construction beginning with exploratory excavations along 18th, 19th and Illinois Streets next Wednesday, May 18. Residents and businesses will see postings about the project around the site area this week. The overall project will be completed within seven to eight months. The work may affect traffic during construction, including bicycle traffic. Mitchell Engineering will clearly mark all work areas and flaggers will help to direct traffic.</i> </blockquote>
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<i>Vehicular and pedestrian access to properties along the project site will be maintained.</i><i><br /></i><i>If you have any questions please contact me directly.</i><i><br /></i><i> </i><i><br /></i><i>Best,</i><i><br /></i><i> </i><i><br /></i><i>Adrienne Heim</i><i><br /></i><i>Public Information Officer, District 10 Communications Liaison</i><i><br /></i><i><a href="mailto:Adrienne.Heim@sfmta.com">Adrienne.Heim@sfmta.com</a></i><i><br /></i><i>(415) 701-5472</i></blockquote>
<br />Chris Waddlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04718730206757549669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7681786684539411670.post-54304116548396094012016-03-04T16:16:00.003-08:002016-03-04T16:16:17.096-08:00Mission Bay Loop FINALLY moving forwardFrom SFMTA:<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Dear Neighbors, Business Merchants and Muni Customers:</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"></span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">The Mission Bay Loop is a key component for San Francisco’s T-Third rail line and is critical to operating the T-Third Central Subway service plan. The loop provides turn-around capabilities for the T-Third Street light rail line via a connection of trackway from Third Street to 18<sup>th </sup>Street, Illinois, and 19<sup>th</sup> Streets, which will allow the SFMTA to operate the necessary service levels needed to support current and planned growth within the eastern portion of San Francisco. The loop will also allow trains to turn around for special events to accommodate high demand between Mission Bay and the Market Street Muni Metro Subway.</span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">On September 14, 2014, the SFMTA awarded a contract to Mitchell Engineering to complete the Mission Bay Loop. The project will consist of installation of new tracks on the block surrounded by Third, 18<sup>th</sup>, Illinois and 19<sup>th</sup> Streets by connecting to the existing tracks on 18<sup>th</sup> and 19<sup>th</sup> Streets.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"></span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">A stay of construction by the California Court of Appeal was recently lifted, and the SFMTA expects to resume construction beginning with exploratory excavations along 18<sup>th</sup> and 19<sup>th</sup> Streets within the next three weeks or approximately the week of <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_615578722" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">March 21</span></span>. Residents and businesses will also receive a notice via U.S. mail next week. Construction should be completed within seven to eight months. The work may affect traffic during construction, including bicycle traffic. Mitchell Engineering will clearly mark all work areas and flaggers will help to direct traffic. Please plan for minor delays when driving or bicycling through this area. Vehicular and pedestrian access to properties along the project site will be maintained.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"></span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">If you have any questions or concerns about this project, please contact Adrienne Heim, Public Information Officer, 1 South Van Ness Avenue – 3<sup>rd</sup> Floor, </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">San Francisco, CA 94103, <a href="tel:%28415%29%20701-5472" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" value="+14157015472">(415) 701-5472</a>.</span></i></span></div>
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Chris Waddlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04718730206757549669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7681786684539411670.post-35309594821872801982015-11-30T13:37:00.001-08:002015-11-30T13:37:10.716-08:00DOGPATCH + BAYVIEW LIGHT ART TOURWhen: Friday, December 11 at 5:30 p.m.<br />
Where: Museum of Craft and Design, 2569 Third Street<br />
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Please <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dogpatch-bayview-cable-car-light-art-tour-tickets-19589177758" target="_blank">RSVP here</a> only if you are sure you will attend.<br />
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Check out <a href="http://www.illuminatesf.com/home-page" target="_blank">IlluminateSF.com</a> for more tours throughout DecemberChris Waddlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04718730206757549669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7681786684539411670.post-44160232817165725292015-11-30T11:01:00.002-08:002015-11-30T11:01:18.926-08:00San Francisco kicking out longtime Bayview greenhouse businessesFrom the <a href="http://www.sfexaminer.com/san-francisco-kicking-out-longtime-bayview-greenhouse-businesses/" target="_blank">SF Examiner</a>,<br />
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<i>The forced move has made uncertain the future of Decorative Plant Service, San Francisco Foliage, Sunborne Nursery and the fate of more than 100 workers. All of the businesses, which hired half of their workforces from the Bayview, must leave the 1150 Phelps St. greenhouse facility by May 31.</i></div>
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Chris Waddlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04718730206757549669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7681786684539411670.post-66388249695700469342015-11-15T10:13:00.000-08:002015-11-15T10:18:35.404-08:00Phelps St Greenhouses Face Uncertain Future<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.6666666666667px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">In 1986, the Southeast Greenhouses at 1150 Phelps were constructed as the result of an <a href="http://www.sfwater.org/index.aspx?page=860" target="_blank">agreement with the Bayview community</a> as a way to mitigate the expansion of the Southeast Wastewater Treatment plant in Bayview. For nearly thirty years they have employed hundreds of people and attracted new business to the neighborhood. Currently over 70 people work there, but despite the history and benefit to the community, </span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.6666666666667px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">the SFPUC wants to tear the greenhouses down.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">At the July 8, 2015 meeting of the Southeast Community Facility Commission, SFPUC General Manager Harlan Kelly announced a new plan to “revitalize” the Community Facility at 1800 Oakdale by relocating it to a smaller building at 1550 Evans. </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.6666666666667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">At no time during this announcement was an alternative plan for the greenhouses proposed or even if they would be rebuilt. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.6666666666667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.6666666666667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.2; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Then, at the October meeting of the Bayview CAC, when asked about the proposal to use Phelps St as a trucking route to facilitate the construction project, PUC spokesman was unsure. Fortunately, I had done some digging and found out from Shelby Campbell, Project Manager at SFPUC, that their "truck routing is Jerrold and Evans. Phelps is not conducive to construction traffic and all of our construction will take place west of the Plant and Quint Street." So, if this is the case, then what of the greenhouses? If the land on which they sit is no longer to be used as a staging area, then it would follow they they no longer need to be removed from the site. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The upgrade of the Southeast Wastewater Treatment Plant is needed </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.6666666666667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">but the greenhouses deserve a future, too. The community needs to come out to the next SECF Commission meeting to tell the SFPUC to offer alternatives for the greenhouses or let them stand! If the scale of the mitigation from 1986 is to be maintained, then moving the 1800 Oakdale tenants to 1550 Evans and eliminating the greenhouses does the opposite of that. It eliminates a significant job-creating portion of the mitigation, and it removes a community benefit. </span></div>
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Chris Waddlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04718730206757549669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7681786684539411670.post-6399152294838713462015-11-04T15:53:00.003-08:002015-11-04T15:53:59.662-08:002015 ElectionIn yesterday's election, while overall voter turnout citywide was an embarrassingly low 29.6%, of registered voters in D10, it was even worse:<br />
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Bayview: 19.19%<br />
Potrero Hill: 27.98%<br />
Visitacion Valley: 21.95%Chris Waddlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04718730206757549669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7681786684539411670.post-67257806503808049712015-09-30T15:46:00.001-07:002015-09-30T15:46:32.777-07:00Family Health Fair<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Saturday, October 3<br />
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1800 Oakdale Ave
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Free Cooking demos, health screenings, fresh vegetables, a raffle and kids and seniors zones<br />
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For more information, contact Carla Vaughn, 415-821-1534, cvaughn@sfwater.orgChris Waddlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04718730206757549669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7681786684539411670.post-10275732305154497792015-09-29T13:45:00.003-07:002015-09-29T13:45:56.289-07:00CleanPowerSF SetbackFrom <a href="http://www.sfexaminer.com/cleanpowersf-program-suffers-setback-in-more-than-six-week-delay/" target="_blank">SF Examiner</a>,<br />
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<a href="http://www.sfexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/ClearPowerSF.0928.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.sfexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/ClearPowerSF.0928.jpg" height="213" width="320" /></a><i>...there is another big concern. PG&E is launching a green energy program of its own next year and if it starts before CleanPowerSF there would be significant competitive disadvantage.</i></blockquote>
Fishy.Chris Waddlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04718730206757549669noreply@blogger.com0