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Caltrans warns Bay Bridge drivers of major delays during eastbound lane closures
Caltrans is warning drivers heading from San Francisco to Oakland on Friday night to expect major delays while crews paint the Bay Bridge. Up to four of the five eastbound lanes close overnight, leaving one lane open between 3 a.m. and 7 a.m. Saturday, and all lanes reopen at 7 a.m.
Lime’s AI-Powered Cameras Aim to Keep Scooters Off SF Sidewalks
Lime has put AI-powered cameras on about 30 percent of its San Francisco scooters to detect sidewalk riding and alert riders, and expects to outfit the whole fleet next year, KRON4 reports. The SFMTA counted 210 severe injuries involving e-scooters last year and 116 in the first six months of this year, per KRON4.
Brotherhood-Alemany Quick-Build Project Construction To Begin
The SFMTA will start construction in November on the Brotherhood-Alemany quick-build project, restriping the roadway and adding concrete islands, a speed hump and a rapid flashing beacon at Alemany Boulevard and Sagamore Street. Most work will happen on weekdays between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.
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Mayor’s ‘strong’ policies let SFPD hold Flock data longer than other Bay Area cities
SFPD keeps photos from Flock license plate readers longer than other Bay Area police departments, Mission Local reports. The department says a 2023 ordinance approved by supervisors ties its hands, and supervisors could change it.
Wong holds Sunset public safety town hall with DA and police chief
Supervisor Alan Wong held a public safety town hall in the Sunset on Wednesday with District Attorney Brooke Jenkins and police Chief Derrick Lew. Residents asked about police staffing and response times, retail theft, car break-ins and traffic safety near schools.
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