The Chronicle article, “‘Choker’ to slow traffic will be removed despite its success,” on
Dec. 7, reads like an MTA press release rather than investigative journalism.
Letter to the Editor: Kirkham Street ‘Choker’ a Solution in Search of a Problem
Letter to the Editor: Experience Shows Westside Traffic is Worse
City officials and agencies like SFMTA say westside traffic isn’t worse and that the data proves it. But when you dismiss the people living the experience, such data stops mattering.
Letter to the Editor: Chain of Lakes Intersection is Dysfunctional
It’s frustrating that Supervisor Engardio keeps claiming to be mitigating Chain of Lakes congestion caused by the Upper Great Highway closure by replacing the stop sign at Chain of Lakes/Lincoln Way/41st Avenue with a traffic signal. In reality, at least for drivers using Chain of Lakes, it has made things worse ….
New Traffic Challenge: 19th Ave. Repaving Project Slated to Begin in August
Commuters who use 19th Avenue as their north-south route may experience some delays this summer. The major thoroughfare is scheduled to be repaved from Lincoln Way to Holloway Avenue starting in August. A construction timeline is not available yet.
Letter to the Editor: New Park a Crown Jewel
Despite concerns raised by some, we’ve had no trouble at all navigating to the hospital—often during rush hour—using Sunset Boulevard and Golden Gate Park.
Press Release: City Completes Key Westside Traffic and Street Upgrades
The City has completed key infrastructure upgrades to improve traffic flow on San Francisco’s west side, ensuring smoother access for residents, commuters, and visitors. These improvements lay the groundwork for the transformation of the Great Highway into an oceanfront park, creating a new recreational space while keeping the area navigable for all.
Sunset District Neighbors Share a Wide Range of Opinions on Traffic Safety
When the San Francisco County Transportation Authority (SFCTA) asked Sunset District residents for ideas to improve traffic safety in the Inner Sunset, the resulting post-it notes lining the walls of the SF County Fair Building on Nov. 18 provided a diverse collection of opinions.
Letter to the Editor: Where is the Consideration for the Working Class?
I hope, in the future, when all concerned make decisions such as JFK Drive and the Upper Great Highway, more consideration is given to the majority of people who are busy with their lives on Mondays through Fridays and who can only “recreate” on the weekends.
Tragedy Leads to Advocacy for Safer Traffic Conditions at W. Portal
On April 18, San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) released a plan to drastically limit cars on West Portal Avenue. This was done at the behest of Supervisor Myrna Melgar and SF Mayor London Breed.
Commentary: In Favor of Geary Blvd. Improvement Project
On June 16, Supervisor Connie Chan delivered a press release criticizing the proposed Geary Boulevard Improvement Project. The press release expressed concerns that the project “would remove 30% of parking on the corridor,” dampening the recovery of small businesses that were hurt by the pandemic.
This is not true.
Letter to the Editor: Speeding Traffic a Major Concern on the West Side
I’ve noticed the high speed in 19th Avenue. Ive talked to bus drivers and the response its been the same: the speed of some drivers is very high and above the limits. It feels dangerous to be close to the road or even 10 feet away, close to the wall of a house or business …
Voters to Decide Fate of Car-Free Spaces in November
The question of whether John F. Kennedy Drive in Golden Gate Park and the Upper Great Highway at Ocean Beach will go back to car traffic, as they were before the pandemic, is going to the voters this November.
Press Release: New Traffic Route in Golden Gate Park
This section of the project will allow drivers traveling south on Chain of Lakes Drive to turn eastbound onto a one-way MLK Drive to make their way to Sunset Boulevard, while the north half of this section of road will remain car-free for cyclists and pedestrians.
Letter to the Editor: Closing UGH at Noon on Fridays Makes No Sense
It seems fairly obvious to all but the smallest percentage of people, that if the highway is going to be open to traffic during the week, it’s ludicrous to close the highway at noon on Fridays.
Letter to the Editor: Reasons Why Upper Great Highway Should Be Open to Cars
Those who view the weekday re-opening of the Great Highway as a change for the worse completely ignore the fallout of the decision to close the Great Highway in the first place.
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