Author Archives: Nick Brosnahan
License to Kill
If you haven’t read the CalMatters article about how the DMV is complicit in keeping killer drivers on the road after multiple collisions and even after multiple deaths caused by those collisions, you may want to give it a read. … Continue reading
AI 2027
There’s a wonderful “what if” scenario piece over at https://ai-2027.com. It paints a picture of the paths future AI development might take. It feels very much like science fiction, but it might be right about timelines. While a bit outlandish, … Continue reading
SF is still mostly empty above 40′
Yes. Do this. Encourage building more housing in SF. https://www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/lurie-housing-rezoning-plan-20255343.php
Oak Street Quick-Build Approved by SFMTA Board
This is good news. There will be a new protected bikeway built next to the Panhandle on Oak Street in the eastbound direction (on the left side this time) to mirror the one that was put in on Fell Street … Continue reading
SVBC’s 2025 El Camino Real Ride
Signups are now OPEN for Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition’s 5th Annual El Camino RealRide! Please sign up today to join us on Saturday, May 17th for our annual ride for a safer and more vibrant El Camino Real. This is … Continue reading
Superman Sneak Peek
DC released a sneak peek for the upcoming Superman movie. It’s amusing. Check it out:
Ravenswatch
I don’t play a huge amount of video games, but I have to really recommend this one. Ravenswatch is a rogue-like game with 9 different characters you can play (currently) with up to 4 people. It’s highly social and engaging. … Continue reading
SB 720 – Automated traffic enforcement system programs.
Here’s another one. Senator Ashby has introduced a bill to make it easier for cities to combat red light violations. SB 720 would establish an opt-in red light camera program for local jurisdictions. Full text of SB270 is here. It … Continue reading
SB 63 — San Francisco Bay area: local revenue measure: transportation funding.
There is a new California Senate Bill: SB 63 to create a more permanent funding source for Bay Area regional transportation. It’s a half-cent sales tax to keep public transit alive, especially transit agencies that are having financial trouble, like … Continue reading
What Topics?
If you’re wondering what sort of postings will happen here, so am I. I imagine it’ll consist mainly of things I’ve encountered in and around San Francisco as I explore with Anne. I’m sure there will also be a smattering … Continue reading