Thanks to those who attended the summer quarterly meeting July 16 at Bird & Beckett Books & Records. Our host Eric Whittington graciously welcomed the standing-room only crowd, thanking his landlords for keeping rent low, his patrons for keeping book sales high, and the supporters of his arts non-profit for funding live music, poetry readings […]
Slow Streets
Green Light Given to GP Improvements
Glen Park won more than $65,000 in Avenue Greenlight grant money this year, making way for projects that improve the neighborhood and bring people together. What Slow Street? Slow Streets were born during the pandemic to make streets more welcoming to pedestrians, and as any big family knows, some children get more attention than others. […]
GPA Spring 2026 Mtg Summary
The April 29 spring quarterly meeting was a perfect example of what makes Glen Park great: SF PUC canceled its public power presentation at the last minute, and neighborhood historian Evelyn Rose stepped in to fill the gap. Announcements Upcoming events: Congressional District 11 candidate forum (May 6), Refuse Refuse cleanup (May 23), Boba with […]
Slow Street Family Ride 12/9!
Southwestern Slow Streets Family Bike Meet & Ride Saturday Dec 9, 10AM Meet and join the families and friends of 4 different slow street groups in the Southwestern part of the city for a fun ride and breakfast! Click the image to see more information and to register:
Chenery Slow Street before SFMTA Board 5/16
The SFMTA Board will consider re-adding Chenery west of Diamond to the Slow Streets network. To find out more about the May 16, 2023, SFMTA Board meeting, including how to participate, visit https://www.sfmta.com/calendar/board-directors-meeting-may-16-2023. Members of the public may submit a comment in advance of the meeting to MTABoard@sfmta.com or call 415.646.4470 by 5pm the day before the […]
COMING SOON: Hearst Slow Street
SFMTA will implement a Slow Street in your neighborhood next week– Hearst Avenue between Ridgewood Avenue and Baden Street was approved by the SFMTA Board to become a Slow Street back in Spring 2021. Due to a material shortage, the implementation of Lyon Street as a Slow Street had to be delayed until now. […]
Arlington Slow Street Open
The Arlington Slow Street is closed to through-traffic and open to pedestrians, toddlers, runners and bicyclists from Randall to Bosworth, if the city’s map is to be believed. (Your faithful reporter only went as far south as Miguel.)