During the Finance and Economic Development Committee meeting at city hall on March 4, Mayor Jim Watson lamented the failure to build the pedestrian bridge across the Airport Parkway.
NEW YORK—Many pedestrians have noted dangerous streets in their neighborhoods as the ones they are reluctant to cross. But when it comes to advocates trying to convince city agencies to take action, it’s difficult to express just how dangerous a street or intersection is.
New legislation would streamline the process of improving pedestrian safety in San Francisco by encouraging agencies involved to cooperate and by changing outdated codes.
San Francisco, currently a dangerous place for pedestrians, is eager to become the most walkable city in North America by improving pedestrian safety on its streets.
1968 headlight rule: Automaker Audi wants the United States to change a headlight rule that was passed in 1968 because its A8 sedan can send lights around corners and have brighter-than-average beams. They also adjust to traffic, weather, pedestrians, and other conditions.
The changes DOT implements under Commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan’s leadership impact people’s lives, so naturally the agency attracts criticism from time to time.