Comments on: Bike Racks For Boogaloos (and Friends) http://www.missionmission.org/2010/05/12/bike-racks-for-boogaloos/ Saluting San Francisco's Mission District Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:23:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.6.1 By: Bento Bag: The Timbuk2 Snoop Camera Messenger « Mission Mission http://www.missionmission.org/2010/05/12/bike-racks-for-boogaloos/#comment-19018 Bento Bag: The Timbuk2 Snoop Camera Messenger « Mission Mission Mon, 20 Dec 2010 17:55:37 +0000 http://missionmission.wordpress.com/?p=14047#comment-19018 [...] While we here at MM may not have the most professional photography equipment in the blogoshpere, we nonetheless must be constantly prepared to take advantage of whatever visual gold this captivating neighborhood throws our way.  To that end, it helps to have instant access to whichever device we feel would most appropriately capture the moment.  At the same time, it’s not always prudent to carry around an obvious camera bag, not so much because of the possibility of theft (albeit still an issue) but more so to not be all, “Oh hey, camera guy over here, smile, no don’t stop what you’re doing, wait come back!”  Worse yet, you might be mistaken for . . . a tourist! [...]

]]> By: Brock Keeling http://www.missionmission.org/2010/05/12/bike-racks-for-boogaloos/#comment-19017 Brock Keeling Thu, 13 May 2010 18:52:58 +0000 http://missionmission.wordpress.com/?p=14047#comment-19017 Should have murdered the guy. For kicks.

]]> By: BC http://www.missionmission.org/2010/05/12/bike-racks-for-boogaloos/#comment-19016 BC Thu, 13 May 2010 18:48:08 +0000 http://missionmission.wordpress.com/?p=14047#comment-19016 I was thinking the same thing. When I had a motorcycle I was always terrified to park in the end spaces, but at least it would just get knocked over. Seems like if someone parking backs up too far you’ll end up with a nicely compacted bicycle. Maybe some hard posts on either end would help?

]]> By: friscolex http://www.missionmission.org/2010/05/12/bike-racks-for-boogaloos/#comment-19015 friscolex Thu, 13 May 2010 17:17:29 +0000 http://missionmission.wordpress.com/?p=14047#comment-19015 When I biked into work this morning (HAPPY BIKE TO WORK DAY, EVERYONE!) I saw three places with racks installed. SWEET!

Of course the always-awesome Streetsblog brings it with pics and info:
http://sf.streetsblog.org/2010/05/12/on-street-bicycle-parking-on-valencia-street-is-now-a-reality/

]]> By: friscolex http://www.missionmission.org/2010/05/12/bike-racks-for-boogaloos/#comment-19014 friscolex Thu, 13 May 2010 17:07:53 +0000 http://missionmission.wordpress.com/?p=14047#comment-19014 Oops, didn’t mean to imply that as you targeting anyone! Just wanted to remind myself that I should treat individual behaviors as individual. No harm meant toward you! And happy BTWD!

]]> By: M.A.C. http://www.missionmission.org/2010/05/12/bike-racks-for-boogaloos/#comment-19013 M.A.C. Thu, 13 May 2010 16:42:25 +0000 http://missionmission.wordpress.com/?p=14047#comment-19013 what makes you think I’m targeting a whole sector? I just said “bikers who don’t stop at stop at stop signs or slow down around corners”. How is that any different than you pointing out drivers who don’t necessarily know where they’re going? Sensitive much?

]]> By: anna http://www.missionmission.org/2010/05/12/bike-racks-for-boogaloos/#comment-19012 anna Thu, 13 May 2010 07:48:30 +0000 http://missionmission.wordpress.com/?p=14047#comment-19012 zeitgeist has some outside also… i recommend locking there as opposed on the duboce side of the building. While construction is going on in the backyard there are NO bikes allowed…sucks.

]]> By: stiiv http://www.missionmission.org/2010/05/12/bike-racks-for-boogaloos/#comment-19011 stiiv Thu, 13 May 2010 04:27:43 +0000 http://missionmission.wordpress.com/?p=14047#comment-19011 Biking is pretty safe in San Francisco, particularly in neighborhoods where drivers are used to bikes. I find the Mission pretty good, SOMA less so. Your mileage may vary.

]]> By: MrEricSir http://www.missionmission.org/2010/05/12/bike-racks-for-boogaloos/#comment-19010 MrEricSir Thu, 13 May 2010 04:01:46 +0000 http://missionmission.wordpress.com/?p=14047#comment-19010 On a street with so many bike riders and pedestrians, this makes a lot of sense. Who knew this city was still capable of making sensible decisions?!

]]> By: ct http://www.missionmission.org/2010/05/12/bike-racks-for-boogaloos/#comment-19009 ct Thu, 13 May 2010 01:38:39 +0000 http://missionmission.wordpress.com/?p=14047#comment-19009 Great use of that space.

]]> By: ooeygooey http://www.missionmission.org/2010/05/12/bike-racks-for-boogaloos/#comment-19008 ooeygooey Thu, 13 May 2010 01:23:30 +0000 http://missionmission.wordpress.com/?p=14047#comment-19008 I drive all over the place in the city (hate on me!) and, frankly, am frightened of the idea of riding a bike on city streets, BUT I think this is awesome and amazing and I’m so glad that the city didn’t just make more car parking in the old bus stops. Well done, SF!!!

]]> By: kiya http://www.missionmission.org/2010/05/12/bike-racks-for-boogaloos/#comment-19007 kiya Thu, 13 May 2010 00:51:37 +0000 http://missionmission.wordpress.com/?p=14047#comment-19007 Didn’t realize it stopped at 19th street, then why did they get rid of the center late all the way down Valencia to Army?

]]> By: tack http://www.missionmission.org/2010/05/12/bike-racks-for-boogaloos/#comment-19006 tack Thu, 13 May 2010 00:45:51 +0000 http://missionmission.wordpress.com/?p=14047#comment-19006 This is a great. If we can’t have wider sidewalks between 19th and 23rd or so… at least we can get more use out of them by not having to walk around parked bikes.

]]> By: SFDoggy http://www.missionmission.org/2010/05/12/bike-racks-for-boogaloos/#comment-19005 SFDoggy Wed, 12 May 2010 23:07:00 +0000 http://missionmission.wordpress.com/?p=14047#comment-19005 @Kiya: The project only goes from 15th to 19th and even getting that last block in was difficult — it is all about money. Anyway, the 4 blocks is a nice test area. People can see what they like and don’t like about it and maybe over time a few more blocks will be added.

]]> By: friscolex http://www.missionmission.org/2010/05/12/bike-racks-for-boogaloos/#comment-19004 friscolex Wed, 12 May 2010 22:54:02 +0000 http://missionmission.wordpress.com/?p=14047#comment-19004 @M.A.C Yup, any user of the road is pretty difficult when they don’t follow the rules. I just hope I’m never guilty of assuming all of one sector of our transportation melting pot behaves the same. When I see an arsehole driver move, I say to myself “Geez, that drive is an arsehole” and not “All drivers suck”. Same goes for other users. Seems like there’s something in here to be learned about not assuming things, exploiting prejudices and stereotypes, co-existence, all that.

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