LukeBornheimer

LukeBornheimer, 9 months ago to random

🧵 Thread about No Turn On Red (NTOR), how NTOR can be implemented in San Francisco, and how state legislators can make the implementation of NTOR faster, easier and more affordable.

Support No Turn On Red citywide now in a few taps and less than a minute.

https://actionnetwork.org/letters/ntor/

LukeBornheimer, 5 months ago to random

🚨 The Board of Supervisors resolution formalizing San Francisco’s Vision Zero goal — of zero roadway fatalities “by 2024” — used only “by 2024” and “in the next 10 years,” when adopted in March 2014.

As such, as of January 1, 2024, San Francisco will have failed on Vision Zero.

LukeBornheimer, 2 months ago to random

A week after a family of four was killed by a person crashing their car into a bus stop, another person crashed their car into a bus stop.

Mayor Breed must take immediate action to transform our streets — using physical infrastructure — to help more people shift trips away from cars.

Photo of a car crash site at a bus stop with a bus shelter
Photo of a car on a sidewalk crashed into a street pole
Photo of a car crash site at a bus stop with a bus shelter

LukeBornheimer, 2 months ago to random

Two people were killed in West Portal near the intersection of West Portal Avenue and Ulloa Street — an intersection with multiple Muni bus and train stops — and SFMTA should close the intersection to car traffic while it studies improvements.

Statement ➡️https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vRebY4FK26wvlAySYDtClzQ1e-psj8MSolsc-jXq72idcN0Tvu6mQnSmCXGD978BbIiCiVQeejcNcMk/pub

LukeBornheimer, 1 month ago to random

“‘It comes across as well-intentioned, but this is a classic delay tactic by people who oppose improvements,’ said Luke Bornheimer, an advocate who pushed for the [improvements]. He now fears the idea will be shipwrecked on the rocks of committee meetings and community feedback.”

LukeBornheimer, 23 days ago to random

Protected bike lanes, transit-only lanes, and car-free streets help people shift trips away from cars, reducing car traffic and demand for parking, among other benefits (e.g. roadway safety, climate action).

We need leaders who prioritize data-proven solutions to these problems.

LukeBornheimer, 10 months ago to random

Yesterday, SFMTA gave an update on the City’s goal for zero roadway deaths by 2024 (Vision Zero).

SFMTA, the City, and Mayor Breed are failing to reduce roadway deaths because they aren’t doing enough to get people to shift trips from cars to active transpiration (e.g. bikes) 🧵

LukeBornheimer, 9 months ago to random

On Tuesday, a 4-year-old was killed on the streets on San Francisco. Tragic and preventable deaths like this happen across our city due to dangerous street design.

Today, I’m calling for immediate improvements to made and citywide policies to be approved🧵https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTJvXNKUNvAKIMjbEDPWCzaAH8BuRz5WXqkkyITROg0N4goRzjBmmRQNgLZEtjV6lzx6QUv0ZFjA_KJ/pub

LukeBornheimer, 2 months ago to random

The current mayor of San Francisco is driven 1 mile downhill in a 3-ton, 7-passenger, $100,000+ SUV during a roadway safety crisis and climate crisis.

We need a mayor who leads by walking, biking, or taking public transit.

Will the next mayor walk, bike, or take public transit?

LukeBornheimer, 17 days ago to random

A person walking was killed in a car crash at Ellis and Jones Streets on Thursday.

Ellis and Jones are both four-lane, one-way streets with relatively narrow sidewalks and without protected bikeways.

SFMTA should install protected bikeways on both of these streets immediately.

Apple Look Around image of Ellis Street looking east from the intersection of Ellis and Jones Streets, showing four lanes for cars

LukeBornheimer, 3 months ago to random

SFMTA plans to expand No Turn On Red downtown, but has no plan for a citywide policy — a missed opportunity!

Help get a citywide No Turn On Red policy approved by sending an email now using https://tinyurl.com/CitywideNTOR — it only takes two taps and less than 10 seconds — then share 🙏

LukeBornheimer, 9 months ago to random

San Francisco has lost a warm, kind, and joyful person 💔

Hansel Palarca-Reiva was beautiful — inside and out — and his larger-than-life smile was infectious, especially while he rode his bike along Car-Free JFK Promenade and Great Highway Park ❤️

Hansel will forever be missed.

Photo of Hansel Palarca-Reiva smiling with his hands on a bike under a tree in bloom
Photo of Hansel Palarca-Reiva on a bike. Hansel is smiling while puckering his lips.
Photo of Hansel Palarca-Reiva sitting on a table while leaning and tilting his head back

LukeBornheimer, 4 months ago to random

SFMTA is planning to expand No Turn On Red downtown (great!), but continues to obstruct No Turn On Red citywide (bad!) — SFMTA’s “plan” is too slow/bureaucratic.

Help get No Turn On Red approved citywide at https://NTORsf.com then send an email using https://tinyurl.com/NTORsfmta

LukeBornheimer, 5 months ago to random

SFMTA has paused its “Active Communities Plan” — its new bike plan — because of Valencia Street center bikeway 😔

SFMTA and @londonbreed should make Valencia better for business, people’s safety and the planet by installing curbside protected bike lanes: https://BetterValencia.com

LukeBornheimer, 3 months ago to random

The Valencia Corridor Merchants Association wrote a letter to the SFMTA Board calling for the Valencia center bikeway to be replaced with curbside protected bike lanes by June and detailed suggested improvements to SFMTA’s “curbside parklet” design.

This is a huge development 👏

[Second page of letter from the Valencia Corridor Merchants Association supporting curbside protected bike lanes with suggested modifications. Full letter available at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PWujVteg9PCh_vb1OyvpI4EeRVwcHHga/view?usp=drivesdk](https://files.sfba.social/media_attachments/files/111/965/556/852/847/930/original/8be3c4c194df5454.png)

LukeBornheimer, 2 months ago to random

Massive turnout for today’s @sfbikebus ❤️ Thanks to everyone who joined us!

Bike Bus helps children and families feel safe biking to school while spreading joy and raising awareness for the critical need for safe bike infrastructure in cities.

Join the Bike Bus movement today!

A large group of children and adults ride on Shotwell Street in San Francisco as part of the SF Bike Bus on March 27, 2024

LukeBornheimer, 5 months ago to random

People biking on Valencia Street decreased by up to 53% after the unintuitive, dangerous center bikeway was installed.

SFMTA data from September shows a significant decrease, highlights need to install curbside protected bike lanes.

Please sign petition: https://BetterValencia.com

LukeBornheimer, 1 month ago to random

“Through incentives and better street design, [San Francisco] can [become the bike-commuting capital of the country].”

“How can San Francisco […] become a more e-bike-friendly city? E-bike share, purchase subsidies and [a connected network of protected bike lanes].”

Yes, this!

LukeBornheimer, 2 months ago to random

Our city has a roadway safety crisis and we must take immediate action to address it. Every roadway fatality and injury is preventable.

My piece on the steps San Francisco can take right now to transform our streets and address our roadway safety crisis: https://www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/openforum/article/road-safety-san-francisco-19371730.php?utm_source=marketing&utm_medium=copy-url-link&utm_campaign=article-share&hash=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc2ZjaHJvbmljbGUuY29tL29waW5pb24vb3BlbmZvcnVtL2FydGljbGUvcm9hZC1zYWZldHktc2FuLWZyYW5jaXNjby0xOTM3MTczMC5waHA%3D&time=MTcxMTU3MzQzMzk4MQ%3D%3D&rid=MWE2Y2EzYjgtMDhiNS00NTk1LTk4ZGYtMTk2YWIwNjI5MDg5&sharecount=Ng%3D%3D

LukeBornheimer, 8 months ago to random

BREAKING: San Francisco’s Board of Supervisors just approved a resolution urging SFMTA to implement a citywide No Turn On Red (NTOR) policy.

NTOR increases safety for people crossing the street, especially children, seniors, and people with disabilities.

https://NTORsf.com

LukeBornheimer, 1 month ago to random

The Valencia Corridor Merchants Association is calling for the center bikeway to be replaced with curbside protected bike lanes, which will be better for business, safer for people, and more effective at helping people shift trips from cars.

My statement: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vS19w7Kw48ZntI6Tex_gKiAtKj6s_Ph4NwIa9G8hIoGg-yT3xW9_qorfSB3wZv_Mbs1AvZVvD2sExcG/pub

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LukeBornheimer, 1 month ago to random

The California Coastal Commission rejected an appeal opposing the Great Highway Pilot (aka Great Highway Park) unanimously (9-0)!

This ruling allows the Pilot to continue, but doesn’t make @GreatHwyPark 24/7 or permanent. Help us do that by signing up at https://GreatHighwayPark.com.

LukeBornheimer, 1 month ago to random

Cambridge, MA has finished installing No Turn on Red signs at all signalized intersections, demonstrating what a city that’s serious about roadway safety can do.

It’s past time for SFMTA to approve No Turn on Red for all signalized intersections citywide: https://NTORsf.com

LukeBornheimer, 8 months ago to random

On Wednesday, a man was killed on Valencia Street, with the center bikeway being a contributing factor.

Today, SFMTA installed a piece of plastic and a ‘yield to people walking’ sign as a solution.

This is unacceptable. SFMTA and Mayor Breed need to hear from you. Email link ⬇️

The Valencia Street center bikeway with a yellow-and-black turning calming wedge (or bump) behind the crosswalk
A pole with a ‘yield to people walking sign’ under the ‘Valencia’ street sign

LukeBornheimer, 30 days ago to random

East Bay @KidicalMass was huge and joyous — look at all these kids, adults, and smiling faces!

Help make it safer to walk and bike around Lake Merritt now at https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/a-safer-better-grand-avenue-at-lake-merritt#

If you want to join a future SF Kidical Mass ride, sign up for updates at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc66uR5mhFzVf9QJy0x13BeHArp0J9n2k4GvmRNuIPBmjuNKg/viewform?usp=sf_link

Shoutout and thank you to @marcprecipice for organizing and sponsoring East Bay Kidical Mass and all the freebies!

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