The Power of Linking Clean Transportation Policy & Programs

San Francisco 1870s

Cars & Freeways

Parking Garages

Wider Streets

Narrower Sidewalks

Congestion

Not only on the streets of San Francisco…

Fighting Climate Change

©NOAA

Laws Give Programs Strength

Transit First Policy 1973

Problem Solving

Reduce City Fleet Impact

Healthy Air & Clean Transportation Ordinance

Emissions From Commute Traffic

Commuter Benefits Ordinance

Insufficient Secure Bike Parking

©Peter Alexander

Tenant Bike Parking

Taking a Closer Look

It’s Working!

Reduced Fleet Size

CityCycle Bike Fleet

Participation in Commuter Benefits

Successful Outreach Campaigns

Local & National Recognition

Overcoming Hurdles

Change Takes Time

Getting Information takes Perseverance

Changing Needs

Staff Time

Non-Compliance

Outreach Difficulties

The Right Direction

The Power of Policy!

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