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We're biased, but we can't think of a better way to roll into matrimony than on bikes, surrounded by friends on bikes! We were honored to play a small part in making Deb and Matt's wedding day special. Congratulations, you two!
They wanted an all-bike S.F. wedding. But what about 95-year-old Grandma Meryl?
Debs Schrimmer and Matt Redmond had an unusual wedding request: They wanted every guest to ride to the reception on a bicycle through Golden Gate Park. Here’s how it went.
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We're joining our fellow advocates at @walksf.org, @streetsforallsf.org and SPUR to ask Prop G’s proponents to stop using the false traffic injury claim in their campaign materials and signage. Voters deserve honest data, not cherry-picked misinformation.
KQED News@kqednews.kqed.org · 7d ago
Potential cuts to San Francisco’s public transit system would be significantly worse for the city’s economy than the effects of a proposed parcel tax to fund it, according to a new analysis from the controller's office. via @kellywaldron.bsky.social missionlocal.org/2026/09/san-...
S.F. economy will take a hit if Muni measure fails, controller warns
A report from the controller's office San Francisco’s GDP would grow $310 to $400 million over 15 years by passing the parcel tax measure.
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Our very own Claire Amable, director of advocacy, talked to @sfstandard.com about biking in SF: "Help the people in your life who don’t already do it see that this is a very practical way to get around the city and oftentimes the fastest and the most enjoyable." sfstandard.com/2026/09/04/b...
The best bike shops in San Francisco, according to cycling experts
Whether you’re looking into get your first bike or just searching for a good spot for a tune up, nine local biking experts share their favorite bike shops in the area.
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Alan Zhao was just happy his kids could run free for the entire two blocks of Lane Street, plus the side streets Thomas and Underwood. “It’s very good for the kids,” he said. “It’s safe, and they are not home playing with their phones.”
San Francisco Chronicle@sfchronicle.com · 4w agoA partnership between two community organizations allowed the summer block party to continue after the city withdrew funding.
Thoughtful piece from former Sunset District Supervisor Gordon Mar in the @sfchronicle.com: "There is still room for compromise — not necessarily over whether cars return to the Great Highway, but over how we make Sunset Dunes work better for the entire west side."
I created the Great Highway compromise. Here’s why I’m voting against it in November
OPINION: “In a political culture that increasingly demands that we choose a side and never waver, I hope there is still room for another possibility,” Gordon Mar writes.
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Walk, bike, or take transit in the Fillmore/Western Addition? We want to hear from you! Join WalkSF, @sfbike.org, and @sftru.bsky.social on Tuesday, August 25 for free coffee & donuts and to chat about how we can build safer streets and transit that works for everyone!
Police and news reports have confirmed that a woman riding her standup e-scooter was killed at Market and Powell Streets this morning, by a person driving a commercial vehicle. Our hearts are heavy and our thoughts are with her family, friends, and community as they navigate this sudden grief. 💔
Hey – we're hiring! Apply to be our next Bicycle Education Coordinator and implement our adult bicycle education classes to help San Franciscans of all ages discover the joy of biking and rolling for everyday transportation! Learn more and apply + share to your networks!
We’re Hiring: Bicycle Education Coordinator
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Last week, we joined @baywheels.bsky.social for their big announcement – a five-year extension with MTC, a rebrand with fresh, next-generation bikes in docks, plus 1,000 new bikes and 50 new stations across SF.
We continue to be concerned that insufficient AV oversight creates safety concerns, so we're glad to see the mayor calling for greater regulation!
San Francisco mayor urges state to tighten robotaxi regulations after recent Waymo disruptions
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie is calling on California transportation officials to strengthen regulations governing self-driving vehicles, arguing that two recent incidents exposed gaps in how robo...
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Thanks to @davidzipper.bsky.social for this thoughtful and nuanced examination of how AVs interact with people on bikes and bike infrastructure.
Why Are Waymos Still Blocking Bike Lanes?
Waymo's robotaxis are marketed as dramatically safer than human drivers. But persistent bike lane incursions reveal an uncomfortable tradeoff: when safety and convenience collide, which one wins?
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Yet another great reason to bike to major events happening in the city – avoid the traffic meltdown, get to the event on time! Thank you for biking 🎆
Waymo cars ran out of charge, blocked roads during SF’s July 4 fireworks
Some Waymo vehicles ran out of charge and blocked San Francisco streets during the city’s biggest Fourth of July fireworks show in years, with one car appearing to drive through an exploding firework.
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The California Bicycle Coalition today applauded the Assembly Transportation Committee’s passage of SB 1167, authored by Senator Catherine S. Blakespear and co-sponsored by CalBike, PeopleForBikes, Streets For All, and Streets Are For Everyone.
Last week @airresources.bsky.social approved rule changes that would give over $3b in free pollution allowances to Big Oil & industrial polluters while reducing revenue for transit, affordable housing, clean water & air programs. 👉 Take action now bit.ly/4edzf6t via @transbaycoalition.bsky.social!
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Happy to report two harmful e-bike bills have died in committee, while SB 1167, which helps define e-bikes vs e-motos, is moving along to the Assembly. Read more!
SFBike goes to Sacramento! E-bike legislation updates
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YES! we're thrilled to see our friends at @bikenewyork.bsky.social get recognition for the joyful work of getting people rolling; we know firsthand in SF that it's life-changing and empowering for our students! Find all our classes here: sfbike.org/edu www.nytimes.com/2026/05/24/n...
As Easy as Riding a Bike? Adult Learners Give It a Try.
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"This is the largest grassroots signature-gathering effort in the history of the Bay Area, and represents thousands of hours spent by people from all backgrounds and all corners of our five-county region to protect this thing—transit—that matters to millions of Bay Area residents."
KQED News@kqednews.kqed.org · 4mo agoThis marks an early win for California in the battle to regulate e-motos, and is an important step towards curtailing these illegal, out-of-class devices while protecting legal and sustainable e-mobility access for everyone!
Amazon says it won't sell e-bikes in California that exceed state speed limits
After several deadly crashes, Amazon says it will no longer allow California sales of certain e-bikes that can go faster than state speed limits.
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An upgraded line for the T train, a new bike lane on Terry Francis Blvd – don't need to tell us twice! See you in the bike lane on the way to the game 😎🏀
San Francisco Chronicle@sfchronicle.com · 5mo agoBasketball honchos and San Francisco transportation planners have a humble message for anyone heading to the Valkyries’ home opener on Sunday: There is no need to drive.
Our Senior Community Organizer, Rachel Clyde, in the Standard this am: “We should be supporting and passing laws that support and expand access to e-bikes, not to make it more difficult for people to own and use them."
E-bikes are being targeted by new regulations
New bills would require license plates for Class 2 and Class 3 e-bikes and lower peak speeds for models that children under 16 can ride.
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Thanks @sfgate.com for reporting on the uptick of private vehicles on Market! "The ambiguity of the passenger commercial vehicle loophole is creating confusion for drivers, which sows dangerous circumstances for pedestrians and people on bikes.” -Christopher White, Executive Director at SFBike
Illegal cars on Market Street surge after Mayor Lurie welcomes Waymo
Critics say ride-hailing cars on Market Street are creating "disastrous outcomes."
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Twin peaks is undergoing a transformation! 🪄 The car-free portion of twin peaks Blvd is gaining more park amenities – benches, dedicated spots for skateboarders, bike racks, + more – building on the last ten years of habitat restoration and pedestrianization efforts.
San Francisco Chronicle@sfchronicle.com · 5mo agoThe busy footpath that climbs from San Francisco’s Twin Peaks neighborhood to the glorious views of the two hilltops above will close for the rest of the year, as the city completes a multiyear project to turn a former automobile roadway into a pedestrian walkway called the Twin Peaks Promenade.
Help gather signatures for Connect Bay Area, the 5-county regional funding measure to save transit. Join us at one or several of the 60+ events happening this month. Check out all upcoming events at: luma.com/connectbayarea
Walk San Francisco is hiring for three open positions! Help us find mission-driven folks who want to be part of a flexible, supportive team. Walk SF is currently hiring for: 🚸 Advocacy Director 🖊️ Communications Manager 🌟 Community Engagement Coordinator Learn more and apply at walksf.org/jobs
"[Sharrows] are hardly better than nothing at all [...] the city should review all sharrows and bikeways on roads where the speed limit is over 20 mph, and upgrade those bikeways to protected bike lanes." - Christopher White, Exectuive Director of SFBike missionlocal.org/2026/03/sf-i...
Planners say 7th and Irving is ‘high stress’ for cyclists. Now, fixes may be coming
Transportation planners saw a "gap" in the Inner Sunset bike network. Bike advocates say the city is not moving fast enough to close it.
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it's time for more nuanced legislation surrounding e-bikes!
Opinion: E-bikes are here to stay. Now it’s time for our safety laws to catch up.
They can be a great transportation option. But lawmakers, schools and parents must ensure they don’t move faster than our laws.
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This is why it's so important to look at a full year of data after major streets changes to get a realistic look at actual changes, not perceived. Thank you Kristi Coale for this important reporting!
The Frisc@thefrisc.bsky.social · 7mo ago🚦 NEW, TRAFFIC TRUTHS: The Great Highway has been up for a vote four times with supes and citizens since 2022. Ahead of another potential vote in November, @unazurda.bsky.social dug into the data. Are claims of dangerous drivers and clogged streets true? Find out 👇 thefrisc.com/perception-v...
"By pursuing aggressive blanket regulation, policymakers are making a basic form of transportation and a familiar element of childhood less accessible," Kevin R. Parker writes. https://wapo.st/4aQPpCm
Opinion | These bike laws are tyranny on wheels
Policymakers are making a basic form of transportation and a familiar element of childhood less accessible.
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Martin "Marty" MacIntyre, a longtime street safety advocate and SFBike member, passed away in February. Martin helped get the first ever bike lane on Lake Street through neighbor-led civiv engagement. He will be missed in the biking community. 🧡 Read our 2017 profile of Martin and Lake St...
Marty MacIntyre and the Lake Street Bike Lanes
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