October 8, 2010

Tragic Muni Collision

Yesterday evening, 22-year-old Derek Allen collided with the 44’OShaughnessy Muni bus and was declared dead at the scene.

According to an SF Gate article, Allen was riding on the sidewalk before riding off the curb and in front of the bus. The driver tried to swerve out of the way, but “both Allen and his bicycle ended up under the bus.”
October 6, 2010

Coming Up: Biketoberfest and SF Bike Expo

Have some fun and mingle with other cyclists on Saturday October 16th @ Marin’s Biketoberfest and on Saturday November 6th @ SF Bike Expo.

Biketoberfest promises live music, beer tasting, and group rides. Doors open at 11 A.M. and it’s FREE.
SF Bike Expo starts 10 A.M.

Caltrain Increases Fares: Big Surprise

Firstly, fares are going up by 25 cents in each of the six zones and by 75 cents if you’re commuting between San Francisco and San Jose, making your ride $8.50. The monthly pass for these two cities is going to be $225.00, going up by $20.00.

October 4, 2010

With Apologies to Henry David Thoreau

Thoreau once wrote, “Not until we are lost do we begin to understand ourselves.”
Well, in San Francisco, it’s going to be rather difficult to accomplish this transcendentalist goal thanks to Junaio.
Junaio is a “mobile augmented reality browser.” And unless you work in software programming, chances are you’re going to have to google what that phrase even means.
October 1, 2010

Biking is the New Black


NYtimes: “The number of adult female cyclists is growing faster than that of men […] Some of these women seem to view their bikes, equipped with high-end saddle bags and bells, as a stand-in for a car […] ‘A bike in New York City is sort of what a convertible is in Los Angeles,’ said Bonnie Morrison.”

September 29, 2010

Rule-Breaking Riding in Berkeley

For a college town like Berkeley, it can be pretty dangerous to bike, walk, and drive anywhere. A lot of rule-breaking seems to be at the root of this road anxiety.

Drivers have to look out for swarms of jaywalking students and swerving cyclists.
September 27, 2010

AC Transit’s Third Major Service Cut of the Year

Last March, AC Transit cut its service by 7.8%. Next up is a 7.2% cut starting October 31st. And to wrap up this year of commuting hell, last Wednesday, the board of directors approved of yet another service cut to go into effect in December.
September 22, 2010

Muni Frustrations

According to a recent survey conducted by the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, only 52% of polled Muni riders have rated service as good or excellent. This percentage is the lowest approval rating in almost a decade.

Within the past year, Muni decreased service and drastically increased prices for its monthly pass from $45 to $70.