Cars Archives - 48 hills

Environment

A car-free JFK Drive in Golden Gate Park is finally close to reality

Tim Redmond - September 20, 2021

But there are some complicated equity issues that will require a lot more discussion.

The Agenda

Should SF ban the no-knock warrants that lead to Breonna Taylor’s death?

Tim Redmond - September 19, 2021

Plus: Juvenile justice, small-business rent relief, and a 'beach-to-the-Bay' bike path. That's The Agenda for Sept. 20-26.

Onstage

Sean San José: ‘There needs to be a home for more people’ in local theater

Lou Fancher - September 13, 2021

The new Magic Theatre Artistic Director builds on his deep roots with a passion for actual—not superficial—inclusion.

The Agenda

Why have DBI, Planning, and the cops gotten away with so much for so long?

Tim Redmond - September 12, 2021

Plus: $70 million for parking meters when the mayor says we can't afford to keep SIP hotels open to save lives. That's The Agenda for Sept. 13-19

Environment

Will SF’s ambitious Climate Action plan ever actually happen?

Michael Redmond - September 10, 2021

Implementing the program will cost money and involve tough decisions. Is City Hall up to it?

Opinion

Opinion: The Great Highway shutdown fiasco

Steven Hill - September 9, 2021

It's worse for the environment. It's infuriated residents. The city needs to rethink the highway closure—now, when a compromise is possible.

Labor

DoorDash drivers go to CEO’s door to demand fair wages and working conditions

Garrett Leahy - September 2, 2021

The company offered 120 precent of minimum wage when it wanted to pass Prop. 22. But workers say they are still getting a raw deal.

Business + Tech

Waymo and the invasion of the corporate body-snatchers

Herb Mintz - August 25, 2021

Robot drivers who will put 10 million people out of work are coming to your neighborhood—now.

Transportation

Appeal seeks to block reopening of the Great Highway to cars

Garrett Leahy - August 13, 2021

But neighborhood residents say closure has just driven heavy traffic into local streets that can't handle it.

Opinion

OPINION: Ending car-free Great Highway is a mistake, especially now

Peter-Astrid Kane - August 10, 2021

Curtailing a beloved open space as Delta rages on is terrible timing and a community detriment.

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