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Someone Rode a Bike on the Freeway Because Apparently Nothing Matters Anymore
PublishedLook, we're all for alternative transportation.
Right Turns in SF: A Crash Course Nobody's Passing
PublishedHere's a fun fact that apparently escaped the notice of half the drivers in San Francisco: those dashed lines before an…
BART's Clipper Meltdown: When Government Tech Meets Rush Hour
PublishedIf you tapped your Clipper card at a BART gate this morning and got nothing but a sad beep and a growing line of…
People Are Actually Using Laptops on BART Again — And That Says More Than You Think
PublishedHere's a small but telling sign that things might be turning a corner for BART: commuters are pulling out their laptops…
The Last Heartbeat: SF's Cable Cars and the City That Can't Stop Breaking Things It Loves
PublishedSan Francisco's cable cars are one of the few things this city gets universally right — a moving piece of 19th-century…
The Bay Bridge Bus Lane Trap: Confusing Design, Real Consequences
PublishedIf you've ever found yourself white-knuckling across the Bay Bridge, desperately trying to figure out which lane goes…
Stop Signs Aren't Suggestions, Even If You're Running Late for Drop-Off
PublishedHere's a fun paradox for you: the same parents who demand protected bike lanes, slower speed limits, and "safe streets…
Rules of the Road Apply to Everyone — Yes, Even You on the Cargo Bike
PublishedHere's a fun exercise: stand at any four-way stop in the Sunset or Richmond for an hour and count how many cyclists…
DoorDash's Moped Army Is Turning SF Streets Into a Lawless Obstacle Course
PublishedIf you've walked, biked, or driven anywhere in San Francisco recently, you've probably had a near-miss with a delivery…
Broken Wrist, Unbroken Spirit: Why Uber Wait Times Are Pushing SF Riders to Go Local
PublishedIf you've tried hailing an Uber in San Francisco lately, you already know: the wait times are brutal.
A Toddler Gets Hit by a Truck in the Marina, and SFMTA's Big Plan Is... Signs
PublishedA two-year-old boy in a stroller and his nanny were struck by a pickup truck on April 16 at the intersection of…
Robots Don't Get to Break the Rules Either
PublishedHere's a simple premise: if a human driver parked in a bike lane, they'd deserve a ticket.
SFO's Secret Weapon: The Airport That Ditched the TSA and Actually Got Good
PublishedHere's something that should surprise exactly no one who's ever been stuck in a TSA line at JFK or LAX: the best-run…
The PresidiGo Shuttle Is Free and You're Probably Not Using It
PublishedHere's something that might actually make you feel good about how a piece of public land is managed: the PresidiGo…
The $1,000 Two-Mile Ride: Why Wedding Transportation in SF Is a Racket
PublishedHere's a fun snapshot of life in San Francisco: a couple planning a small, tasteful City Hall wedding followed by lunch…
SF Names New Ferries After Mrs. Doubtfire and Willie Mays — And Honestly, We're Not Mad
PublishedSan Francisco just announced new names for its Bay Ferry fleet, and for once, a government naming decision doesn't make…
BTS at Stanford Is a Transit Test — And Caltrain Might Actually Pass It
PublishedTens of thousands of BTS fans are about to descend on Stanford, and the Bay Area's transit infrastructure is getting a…
Ocean Avenue Red Lanes Are Finally Happening — After Years of Bureaucratic Foot-Dragging
PublishedTransit-only red lanes are finally coming to Ocean Avenue in Ingleside.
Contra Costa Hands Out Free Clipper Cards — But Who's Actually Paying?
PublishedContra Costa County is offering free $25 Clipper cards to local commuters, which sounds great until you remember that…
The FAA's Parallel Approach Ban Is Already Making SFO a Nightmare
PublishedSFO is genuinely one of the best airports in the country.
SFO: The Rare Government-Adjacent Thing That Actually Works
PublishedWe spend a lot of time around here pointing out where Bay Area institutions fall short.
Pedestrians Playing Frogger With Their Lives — And We're All Just Supposed to Be Cool With It?
PublishedIf you've driven through San Francisco recently — particularly anywhere near the Tenderloin — you already know…
The Underground Art of Riding Muni (Because the Official System Won't Help You)
PublishedForget everything SFMTA's glossy brochures tell you about getting around San Francisco.
Hit and Run at Bay Bridge Toll Plaza: Another Day, Another Driver Who Chose Violence Then Fled
PublishedA hit-and-run incident near the Bay Bridge Toll Plaza this morning is a fresh reminder that lawlessness on Bay Area…