Category: Sustainable Transportation

Mission Green Cultural Zone Planning Project

Mission Green Cultural zone Planning Project The Green Cultural Zone (GCZ) initiative aims to advance environmental justice, climate resiliency, and health equity in San Francisco’s northern Mission District. The GCZ will engage Native, Latino, and other disadvantaged residents to co-create strategies that transform urban spaces through green infrastructure, traffic calming, and public space activation. The…

Vote yes on Prop L, the ComMUNIty Transit Act, for better Muni

Proposition L, the ComMUNIty Transit Act is headed to the ballot box this November, after volunteers gathered over 17,800 signatures to put the measure on the ballot. If approved it will provide another $30 million annually for better Muni service. The measure will increase the City’s gross receipts business tax on ride hail companies, including Uber and Lyft,…

THIRD ANNUAL PHOENIX DAY – Citywide block parties on October 15, 2023

Support your neighborhood by attending a Phoenix Day Block Party! Scan the QR code to check out the citywide destinations, including the GLIDE block party on Ellis St, Page Slow St, Slow Sanchez, Mutiny Radio Comedy Festival, Ocean Ave Association CBD, and more. City Wide Block PartiesMutiny Radio Comedy Festival | 21st St btw Florida St and Bryant StGLIDE Memorial Church | Ellis St…

Better Block for a Better Valencia

Valencia Street is one of the City’s liveliest commercial and residential streets, and a popular place to walk. It’s one of the most important cycling routes in the City, second only to Market Street. It’s in a transit-rich neighborhood, served by two BART stations, frequent Mission Street transit, and several crosstown bus routes. It even…

2022 in review: progress towards livability

2022 is nearly behind us. The lingering pandemic, political rancor and scandal, and economic uncertainty dominated the local news. Despite all the tumult and uncertainty, Livable City worked hard to help San Francisco take some important steps towards a more livable, just, and sustainable San Francisco. Join us in reflecting on and celebrating what we…

Save Car-Free Natoma Street!

This week, the Planning Commission will consider replacing the car-free block of Natoma Street, which is currently the longest pedestrianized block in SoMa.

Off-Street Parking Reform Advances to the Board of Supervisors

Private cars and light trucks are the largest source of carbon emissions in California. Parking reform is part of the solution.

Loma Prieta: The Earthquake That Started a Transportation Revolution

At 5:04 pm on October 17, 1989, deep under the Santa Cruz Mountains, a 25-mile section San Andreas fault ruptured. Powerful shockwaves rippled…

Take Action for a Livable City: Better Market Street and Parking Reform

In March, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors declared a Climate Emergency, calling for “immediate and accelerated action to address the climate crisis.” We’re urging City government to walk its talk, and join a growing number of cities making bold moves to address the climate crisis – and become more healthy, livable, equitable, and green…

Lipstick on the Microphone: Women Lead Talks on Transit, Public Health and Mobility

For the first time, Livable City followed the annual Livability Awards ceremony with a free summit exploring the interconnected fields of transportation, mobility and public health.

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Darin Ow-Wing, Executive Director
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Jessica Tovar, Program Director
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Sally Chen, Deputy Director
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Tom Radulovich, Senior Policy Fellow
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Isaac Santiago, Sunday Streets Program Manager [email protected]

Reina Terry, Program & Development Associate, reina@livablecity.org