Monthly Archives: January 2010
Register Today for SFBC's Free Urban Cycling Workshop
| January 31, 2010 | Posted by jamie under Transportation & Ped Safety |
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From our friend Neal Patel with the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition, an invitation to register for your spot in a free urban cycling workshop scheduled for Thursday, April 1st from 5:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. at the South Beach Harbor Services Building’s Community Room. Free Urban Cycling Workshops The San Francisco Bicycle Coalition hosts two… Keep reading
Mayor Newsom Praises HSR Grant
| January 31, 2010 | Posted by jamie under Transbay Transit Center, Video |
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Mayor Newsom praises our washington electeds (Pelosi, Feinstein, and Boxer) for helping California to win the $2.25 billion for high-speed rail projects …. and the $400 million piece of that $2.25 billion for the Transbay Transit Center, though he wants to get it in writing still. Keep reading
RHNA Meeting Tuesday – Park Planning for 333 Harrison Meeting #4 (of 5)
| January 28, 2010 | Posted by jamie under Open Spaces, RHNA |
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Please join Rincon Hill neighbors on Tuesday, February 2nd starting at 6pm at the Sailors’ Union of the Pacific (450 Harrison at 1st Street) in the Library room to continue our community work on planning for the 333 Harrison Street park. Please enter the main entrance facing Harrison Street by walking up to the corner… Keep reading
June Ballot Measure May Kill 1000 Foot Transit Tower
| January 28, 2010 | Posted by jamie under Buildings |
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President of the Board of Supervisors David Chiu has proposed a ballot measure for June that might severely limit the potential to build high-rise buildings in downtown San Francisco. This is legislation that could greatly affect the degree to which the smart, environmentally-minded growth plans can be implemented in downtown San Francisco if passed by… Keep reading
Transbay Transit Center's $400 Million Grant
| January 28, 2010 | Posted by jamie under Transbay Transit Center |
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UPDATE: According to John Upton at the San Francisco Examiner, the U.S. Department of Transportation is indicating that Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has allocated $400 million of the $2.25 billion of the ARRA high-speed rail funds awarded to California specifically for the Transbay Transit Center’s construction of a subterranean train box. I’d like to see… Keep reading
High-Speed Rail Grant Awards Announcement Likely Thursday
| January 27, 2010 | Posted by jamie under Transbay Transit Center |
The California High-Speed Rail Blog is posting that they have in their hands an embargoed press release that they plan to share post-embargo period later this evening. Meanwhile, Kansas City Star has posted that California will receive about half what it requested in total – about $2.34 billion. No details on whether or not any… Keep reading
Transbay JPA Closes on $171 million TIFIA loan
| January 27, 2010 | Posted by jamie under Transbay Transit Center |
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While we await the word on the $400 million ARRA grant from the FRA to build out the subterranean train infrastructure at the Transbay Transit Center (which many speculate will occur tomorrow), good news came yesterday for a portion of funding for the new Transbay Transit Center …. TJPA Closes on $171 Million TIFIA for… Keep reading
Fundraiser for Visual Aid at Supperclub
| January 27, 2010 | Posted by jamie under Non-Profits |
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This Thursday, you can enjoy some drinks at Supperclub and help support the good folks at Visual Aid. Each year, over 75 artists suffering from such illnesses as HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C and Breast Cancer benefit from Visual Aid’s Programs, and are encouraged to remain active participants in the larger arts community. To find out more… Keep reading
Legislation to Spruce Up Empty, Undeveloped Lots While Developments are Stalled
| January 26, 2010 | Posted by jamie under Buildings |
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John King reports that Mayor Gavin Newsom’s administration is “drafting legislation to encourage San Francisco developers to occupy empty lots on a short-term basis with such initiatives as tree farms or public art.” Hallelujah! Many neighbors who came to the 333 Harrison Street Park Planning site visit this past Saturday hosted by open space advocates… Keep reading
Anticipation of Stimulus Funds Awards Announcement for High-Speed Rail
| January 25, 2010 | Posted by jamie under Transbay Transit Center |
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The Wall Street Journal is reporting that the Obama Administration may announce the recipients of the initial $8 billion of stimulus cash for high-speed rail transit projects in the United States. Word is that the announcement will be made on Thursday in Florida, a leading contender for funds along with California and Illinois. Let’s keep… Keep reading
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