I walk, I bike, I vote: San Jose California elections

Published / by Richard Masoner / 2 Comments on I walk, I bike, I vote: San Jose California elections

Several people are running for mayor in the San Francisco Bay Area’s largest city, with city council candidates also running in several districts. The big issues in San Jose this year are public safety and pension reform, but a few candidates have earned themselves some attention based on their positions on transportation safety and livable […]

Regional transportation agency considers bike share expansion to East Bay

Published / by Richard Masoner / 2 Comments on Regional transportation agency considers bike share expansion to East Bay

San Francisco Bay Area Bike Share is funded through the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, which overseas transportation planning and funding for the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area. Bike share here serves cities on the west side of the Bay from San Francisco to San Jose. Ever since program launch, East Bay residents have clamored for a […]

A word about pedestrians, downtown streets and paths

Published / by Richard Masoner / 1 Comment on A word about pedestrians, downtown streets and paths

Note: I’ve re-read this stream-of-consciousness a day after writing it and it’s incomprehensible! I think the takeaway (if there is any): Public roads as shared space for all users still exist in the United States in spite of propaganda to regulate road use and criminalize anything other than vehicular traffic. Public roads are shared space […]