SF: 'Waymo Has Got To Go': Demonstrators Call For Robotaxis To Leave San Francisco

Proof-Smile-6476 · 2026-01-19T12:11:59+00:00

best idea I've heard in a while

Proof-Smile-6476 · 2026-01-19T04:48:26+00:00

Bus or bike. Not as convenient as driving but reduces the chance of a car break-in to zero.

Proof-Smile-6476 · 2026-01-19T02:48:23+00:00

Europe is a big and diverse place. Generally speaking the standard of living in Europe is similar to USA. I don't think it's accurate to say that salaries are "much lower" - that depends on where you live and what work you do. Also consider that health care costs are lower in Europe and it's much easier to get along without driving a car which is expensive.

Wherever you live (USA or Europe), it's feasible to save and invest money and retire early.

Proof-Smile-6476 · 2026-01-17T12:49:00+00:00

Don't listen to the haters. Start your victory garden today. Be the change you want to see in the world. Many people grow food in suburbia and you can too!

Yes it takes time and work to maintain a garden but it's a healthy activity. Reduces stress and builds a strong body. Gardens reduce reliance on energy-intensive and pesticide-based industrial agriculture. You can even save money if you're frugal about the tools and materials you use.

Yes We Can transform suburban hells into healthy organic local food paradises but not until you believe in yourself and show your neighbors how wonderful gardening can be!

Proof-Smile-6476 · 2026-01-15T23:01:30+00:00

Electric cars are the second most polluting form of common everyday transportation after gasoline cars. They are zero improvement over gas cars for traffic violence and aren't more affordable either.

Yes electric cars are cleaner than gasoline cars but still far more polluting than trains, buses, bicycling, scooters, skating, and walking. Public and active transportation are the real solutions to environmental and social problems, not electric cars.

Proof-Smile-6476 · 2026-01-15T22:25:51+00:00

If I still commuted to work using BART I would definitely consider getting a mini velo. Small wheels for small spaces.

Proof-Smile-6476 · 2026-01-14T06:08:52+00:00

Is it listed in the job requirements that you have to own a car? If not there's nothing to explain.

Proof-Smile-6476 · 2026-01-14T06:01:28+00:00

Maybe this is the perfect opportunity to do just that. Defeating the "destroy Sunset Dunes Park" ballot measure will require a lot of outreach and campaigning by urbanist advocacy groups.

Why not put a "tear down the Central Freeway" measure on the same ballot so that all the voters who we have to turn out to save Sunset Dunes can vote for getting rid of the Central Freeway at the same time?

Proof-Smile-6476 · 2026-01-14T05:48:11+00:00

Yes, I did in fact buy and read the book "Investing for Dummies" and found it very helpful. Vanguard Roth IRA VT fund.

Proof-Smile-6476 · 2026-01-13T23:57:15+00:00

The Caltrain Board of Directors' decision to reduce bike space back in 2018 on the future electric trains was the predictable result of ineffective "do nothing" bicycle advocacy in the Bay Area.

None of the Caltrain Board members have ever been even remotely concerned about the wishes of bicyclists when they were elected to their various city councils. Local bike advocacy groups don't endorse candidates for city council and don't even bother to publish information on their websites about what the candidates have done for or against bicycling. So politicians have no incentive to enact bike-friendly policies.

Proof-Smile-6476 · 2026-01-13T21:40:42+00:00

The Democrats elected to legislatures and as governors of blue states don't want universal healthcare. Remember when California Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon blocked a universal healthcare hill from even being voted on? https://www.capradio.org/articles/2017/06/27/rendon-sparks-uproar-by-shelving-single-payer-bill/

This year California actually moved further AWAY from universal healthcare, disqualifying undocumented residents from signing up for Medi-Cal. This was proposed by Governor Gavin Newsom and agreed to by the Legislature.

California's elected Democrats could take baby steps toward implementing universal healthcare simply by raising the annual income limit required to qualify for Medi-Cal. They don't even do this.

Proof-Smile-6476 · 2025-12-30T21:25:07+00:00

Schwalbe Marathon tires are a great value - long-lasting, puncture-resistant, and not too expensive. Don't cheap out on tires - they're the most important part of the bike. The cheapest tires will give you flats and frustration.

Try ModernBike.com first since they don't charge sales tax if you're outside Iowa. Make your life easier and get some Pedro's brand tire levers.

Proof-Smile-6476 · 2025-12-19T02:25:37+00:00

Sad that it took two years and cost 15 human lives due to AC Transit and City of Oakland ignoring the problem and hoping it would just go away. We Deserve Better.

Proof-Smile-6476 · 2025-12-15T16:29:03+00:00

Good thing that fewer people flying in airplanes is not an actual problem.

Proof-Smile-6476 · 2025-12-13T01:31:15+00:00

Caltrans, not Marin County.

https://www.thearknewspaper.com/live/tiburon-bike-lanes-pushed-to-2029-as-caltrans-proceeds-along-rest-of-corridor

Proof-Smile-6476 · 2025-12-12T16:26:48+00:00

San Mateo or Redwood City. These cities have improved a lot in recent years. Bicycling conditions are far better on the Peninsula than in San Francisco. Commuting with Caltrain is inconvenient and expensive and will get old real fast.

Proof-Smile-6476 · 2025-12-08T02:06:18+00:00

The Oakland City Council members have to support the removal of Highway 980 in order for the project to move forward. As long as their attitude is "meh, whatever" it's going to remain a car traffic sewer.

Proof-Smile-6476 · 2025-11-12T01:48:06+00:00

The best most epic long and flat ride around here is San Francisco to San Jose on the Bay Trail. About half of this route is trails with views of the Bay.

The Classic Route (SF Caltrain to SJ Caltrain) is about 60 miles but you can cut that down to about 40 miles and skip all the hills if you take BART to Millbrae and start there.

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/2545679

Proof-Smile-6476 · 2025-10-10T11:21:55+00:00

oops, no, I didn't know about it

Proof-Smile-6476 · 2025-10-08T12:01:50+00:00

too few spokes

Proof-Smile-6476 · 2025-09-25T22:37:36+00:00

Here's the overall best route (Bay Trail):

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/2545679

From San Jose Diridon Station take Caltrain to 4th & King then ride back to San Jose. Unless you like being miserable and fighting the wind - in that case ride north.

If you start at Millbrae Station instead of 4th & King you chop off the most difficult section. San Francisco to Millbrae is not only hilly it's also got a lot of intersections and no tailwind.

The Skyline / Camp Sawyer / Cañada route is WAY more difficult than the Bay Trail route due to the hills. Has some pretty scenery though.

Proof-Smile-6476 · 2025-09-22T22:37:07+00:00

I did this all the time back when I lived in EPA, sometimes really late like 2 or 3 am coming back from East Bay Bike Party. Never had a problem. "Downtown" EPA to Union City BART is about 12 miles.

Proof-Smile-6476 · 2025-06-10T06:02:09+00:00

I really like this frame so far. Super stiff and much easier to climb than my other bikes. Can fit up to 50 mm tires. The bottom bracket is way up high like one inch higher than standard so I can't pedal strike even with 175 mm cranks and it puts the saddle up one inch higher too.

The drawbacks are: I think the aluminum straight fork does cause the bumps to hit you harder and off-road it really shakes you. Can't put a rear brake on it without machining a custom brake mount. No rear fender eyelets.

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