As was reported here on June 22, SFMTA was considering a plan to create bus-only lanes along major transit corridors in the city. They are anticipating increased traffic as the city gradually opens up from the Covid-19 pandemic and the need increases … Read More about Bus-only lanes coming to Glen Park
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Shots fired in Glen Park village on Thursday night
Thursday evening at 6:15 p.m., San Francisco police officers responded to the area of Wilder and … Read More... about Shots fired in Glen Park village on Thursday night
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A man and his dog, lifelong residents of Glen Park
With an average life span of 83.7 years and the most centenarians per capita on the planet, Okinawans are touted and envied for their longevity. Not only for humans, but maybe even dogs, as evidenced … Read More... about A man and his dog, lifelong residents of Glen Park
Bikeshare Dock Coming
A bikeshare dock on Arlington Street at Roanoke will appear as early as next Monday, after the city approved the permit at a June 12 engineering hearing of the San Francisco Metropolitan … Read More... about Bikeshare Dock Coming
Bus-only lanes may be coming to O’Shaughnessy, Bosworth — MTA wants your comments
Editor's Note: Many people are leaving messages in the Comments section below. If you want to tell readers of the Glen Park News how you feel, that's the right thing to do. But if you want to tell … Read More... about Bus-only lanes may be coming to O’Shaughnessy, Bosworth — MTA wants your comments
Chenery Slow Street a little shorter than originally planned, still quite popular
Fifteen swaths of street in San Francisco have so far been blocked off to create Slow Streets where people on foot and bicycles can more easily share the space. It’s part of the city’s response to the … Read More... about Chenery Slow Street a little shorter than originally planned, still quite popular
Bernal Cut Bretheren
The most recent Bernal Cut newsletter is here! This month's work party on the east side is June 20. Work party planned soon for the west side. … Read More... about Bernal Cut Bretheren
A Long Time to Kneel: Neighborhood Vigil for George Floyd
On June 8, two weeks after the murder of George Floyd, we met at the park, and at 5:30 we all knelt for 8 minutes and 46 seconds. It’s a long time to kneel. It’s not a natural, comfortable thing … Read More... about A Long Time to Kneel: Neighborhood Vigil for George Floyd
Silent Vigil for George Floyd
Please join Glen Park neighbors at a silent vigil this Monday, June 8 from 5 - 6pm in the ballpark of Glen Canyon (Elk Street & Chenery). Monday marks the two week anniversary of George Floyd's … Read More... about Silent Vigil for George Floyd
Could there be turkeys on Turquoise?
Watch a video from May 20 by Roz Romney here: IMG_9554 On May 23, Glen Park Association president Scott Stawicki was walking his dog on Amber Street near the top of Glen Canyon Park when he … Read More... about Could there be turkeys on Turquoise?
Bernal Cut Survey
The Bernal Cut is a unique dividing line between Bernal Heights and Glen Park. Once a single-track railway line, today’s Cut is San Jose Avenue, a large crevasse both real and figurative. In an effort … Read More... about Bernal Cut Survey
Bikeshare Dock Hearing June 12
According to Lyft, the Arlington at Roanoke bikeshare station will be considered at a virtual public hearing of the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Friday, June 12, 2020, at 10 am. Go … Read More... about Bikeshare Dock Hearing June 12
“Slow Streets” program rolls out on Chenery Street
As of this morning, and for the duration of the pandemic, Chenery Street from Elk Street to Brompton Avenue is closed to through traffic, in order to facilitate walking with social distancing. Through … Read More... about “Slow Streets” program rolls out on Chenery Street
Glen Park Mourns Lost Neighborhood Fixture
Glen Park is still reeling from the murder of 94-year-old Leo Hainzl, whose friendly face was seen throughout the neighborhood daily. One after another, neighbors recounted stories of Hainzl who, … Read More... about Glen Park Mourns Lost Neighborhood Fixture
Homicide in Glen Canyon Park this morning, May 25
We've received confirmation from Captain Woon of Ingleside Station of a homicide in the park this morning. Here is the press release -- note the appeal to contact the tip line if you have any … Read More... about Homicide in Glen Canyon Park this morning, May 25
Glen Park is open for business — Update May 26, 2020
San Francisco is taking a cautious approach to opening our local economy. While California counties are entering Phase 2 of the shutdown in full force, in which barbershops and hair salons may open, … Read More... about Glen Park is open for business — Update May 26, 2020
Two months in: Reminiscing about Glen Park during the lock down
Two months ago, on March 17, San Francisco went on lockdown when the City ordered residents to shelter in place to slow the spread of COVID-19. Long-time Glen Park News writer Murray Schneider spent … Read More... about Two months in: Reminiscing about Glen Park during the lock down
Pedestrians Prioritized on Chenery
Chenery Street from Brompton to Elk will be closed to outside traffic starting as soon as this week, though the true timeline is still unknown. The partial closure is part of a second wave of Slow … Read More... about Pedestrians Prioritized on Chenery
Where’s Glen Park Elementary? That’s easy
Like many San Franciscans, I've been taking the *golden opportunity* presented by the pandemic to do some exploring close to home. A good place to start was Bernal Heights park, which is nearby and … Read More... about Where’s Glen Park Elementary? That’s easy