Monthly Archives: June 2009
KQED Hosts Discussion on Recently Passed Bike Plan
| June 30, 2009 | Posted by jamie under Transportation & Ped Safety |
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UPDATE 2:40 p.m. – The episode is now archived online. If you’re curious to learn more about the commendable efforts and aspirations for the San Francisco Bike Plan that successfully cleared the EIR hurdle on Thursday evening at the Planning Commission and got the thumbs up for 45 bike lane projects (including 3 or so… Keep reading
Sunday Streets to Great Streets – A Celebration!
| June 29, 2009 | Posted by jamie under Meetings, Open Spaces, Transportation & Ped Safety |
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Too bad this is scheduled at the same time as the Rincon Hill Neighborhood Association’s monthly meeting, but I thought I’d share it anyway … Enrique Penalosa & San Francisco Great Streets Project Launch Celebration Tuesday, July 7th 5:30-7:30 pm Koret Auditorium, Main Public Library in San Francisco (100 Larkin) FREE; Valet bicycle parking provided.… Keep reading
Fireworks this Weekend for Independence Day
| June 29, 2009 | Posted by jamie under Events |
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Although likely paling by comparison to KFOG’s Kaboom earlier this year at Piers 30/32, there are a couple of relatively big fireworks displays coming up this weekend. Friday, July 3rd at China Basin (by AT&T Park) Fireworks will start at approximately 10:00 p.m. and last to about 10:15 p.m. (unless the Giants game goes into… Keep reading
South Beach/Rincon/Mission Bay Neighborhood Association Meets July 13th
| June 29, 2009 | Posted by jamie under RHNA, SBRMBNA |
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If you have not already RSVP’d to attend the Rincon Hill Neighborhood Association’s meeting on July 7th at The Infinity’s Club Lounge, please do so ASAP as there will likely be a lot of interest in the goings-on of the Transbay Transit Center and Temporary Terminal. The Rincon Hill Neighborhood Association meets on the first… Keep reading
Rincon Hill Celebrates Pride
| June 28, 2009 | Posted by jamie under Events |
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Happy Pride Weekend! Here’s some Rincon Hill Pride from Saturday night when the One Rincon Hill building’s weather beacon sported a rainbow of colored stripes instead of the usual green, red, or blue solids. Photo Credit: Jamie Whitaker The San Francisco Pride parade begins at Beale and Market Street at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday. Dykes… Keep reading
Brannan Street Wharf Update – Public Meeting
| June 27, 2009 | Posted by jamie under Open Spaces |
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If you want a chance to hear the latest on the proposed park along The Embarcadero between Bryant and Townsend Streets, you should attend this San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission public meeting on July 6th at 6:30pm at 50 California Street, 26th floor (Suite 2600). Looks like they’re also going to talk about… Keep reading
Futbol Club Barcelona Playing at Candlestick?
| June 27, 2009 | Posted by jamie under Events |
For soccer fans, there is a real treat coming up on August 8th at Candlestick Park according to the Examiner. Futbol Club Barcelona (Barça), this year’s UEFA Champions League winning team, will play Mexico’s Chivas Guadalajara as part of a double-header of soccer in San Francisco. The other game will feature San Jose Earthquakes vs.… Keep reading
Demolition of Pier 36 EIR Notice Issued
| June 27, 2009 | Posted by jamie under Open Spaces |
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Waterfront neighbors should be pleased to see The Port of San Francisco is taking the necessary steps to demolish Pier 36 in preparation for a new open space along the Brannan Street Wharf. This is great news, in my humble opinion. For your information, below is the text from the Planning Department’s EIR notification ….… Keep reading
Hooray! Bike Lanes Approved – 2nd Street Tabled for Community Input
| June 26, 2009 | Posted by jamie under Activism, Transportation & Ped Safety |
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I’m happy as hell to share that the Bike Plan was approved – and the MTA has decided, based upon neighbors showing up and speaking up at today’s meeting, to meet with us and to work out a design for 2nd Street that adds the bike lanes AND hopefully minimizes traffic congestion and associated issues… Keep reading
Thank you to friends and neighbors who attended MTA Board meeting
| June 25, 2009 | Posted by jamie under Activism, Transportation & Ped Safety |
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1:10pm Update: I don’t personally know our neighbor who made the last public comment, but I have to say he did a phenomenal job of making our point. Can we get him to run for Supervisor for District 6 in 2010? I kid, I kid (kinda) … I’m thrilled that the bike lanes on Beale,… Keep reading
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