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Transportation Policy

  • Blogs

    February 7, 2011

    Muni Delays Again, Fourth Street Bridge Not Working

    Crappy bridge​For the second time in a week, the Fourth Street bridge malfunctioned, causing Muni delays Monday afternoon. Fortunately, for passengers (and Muni operators who were the target of angry riders last week), the bridge failure occurred during nonpeak commute hours, minimizing the number ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 14, 2010

    Congestion Pricing Showdown: Assemblyman Jerry Hill To Address San Francisco Supes

    Seriously, take Caltrain. You're allowed to drink coffee and everything. ​San Francisco's idea to charge motorists $6 a day to enter or exit the city's southern border has spurred what could only be labeled a congestion pricing pissing contest. Peninsula officials are huffing that they'll impose a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 11, 2010

    Congestion Pricing Likely To Be Killed By Prop. 26

    Thanks to Prop. 26, expect this to continue. Also, expect San Francisco to stay broke. ​Today's front-page story in the San Francisco Chronicle highlights a number of hefty "congestion pricing" fees drivers may soon have to shell out for the privilege of driving into the city, or even between cert ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 2, 2010

    No Tickets Given to Drivers Who Stopped, Dawdled to Beat Bay Bridge 'Congestion Pricing'

    ​On day one of the Bay Bridge's bold foray into using the term "congestion pricing" to vacuum extra dollars out of drivers' pockets, some motorists weren't willing to play along. Drivers were yesterday spotted dawdling, weaving in and out of lanes, and even pulling over on the side of the highway ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 1, 2010

    Commuters Slowing, Stopping on Freeway to Foil Bay Bridge 'Congestion Pricing'

    ​On Day One of local bridge's foray into "congestion pricing," reports are emanating from the Bay Bridge toll plaza that local drivers are not buying in -- literally. Motorists have been spotted idling, driving excessively slowly, and even stopping in the emergency lane to avoid paying a $6 toll a ... More >>

  • News

    December 10, 2008

    Imaginary outtakes from the mayor's 7.5-hour youtube marathon

    ​On Day One of local bridge's foray into "congestion pricing," reports are emanating from the Bay Bridge toll plaza that local drivers are not buying in -- literally. Motorists have been spotted idling, driving excessively slowly, and even stopping in the emergency lane to avoid paying a $6 toll a ... More >>

  • News

    May 14, 2008

    For Whom the Bridge Tolls

    Politicians want pork to pay for Golden Gate increases, but the money should be paid by drivers instead.

  • News

    September 21, 2005

    Pig Government

    The politics of pork has real victims. Just look at New Orleans, or commuters on the Bay Bridge.

  • News

    May 10, 2000

    Greasing the Rails

    Willie Brown's buddies rescue a disgraced city contractor

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