November 2005 - Transpo - list.sfgreens.org

GGB suicide barrier resolution (I have not copied the letter that Kare n brought yet)
by susan_e_vaughan＠juno.com 28 Nov '05

28 Nov '05

Resolution Supporting a Feasibility Study of a Suicide Barrier on Golden Gate Bridge WHEREAS, there have been more than 1,300 documented suicides from the deck of the Golden Gate Bridge since it opened in 1937, and certainly many more that were neither noticed nor reported, because of the ease with which a suicide can be accomplished from the bridge, because it is a social justice issue to protect the lives of persons with emotional disabilities in their moments of impulsivity, and; WHEREAS, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, the Marin County Board of Supervisors, the Golden Gate Bridge Highway and Transportation District, and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission have voted in support of a feasibility study for a suicide barrier on the Golden Gate Bridge, now therefore, BE IT RESOLVED, that the San Francisco Green Party supports a feasibility study of a suicide barrier on the Golden Gate Bridge, provided that funding does not come from funds dedicated to transportation, that the study is part of a comprehensive suicide prevention strategy, and that all designs are structurally sound and aesthetically pleasing.

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RE: [Transpo] Mid-Market summit re. transportation, December 10, 3 o 5 p.m.
by susan_e_vaughan＠juno.com 22 Nov '05

22 Nov '05

Agenda is on the website -- I didn't put out an e-mail because I don't normally get response from them. There is a woman named Karen Fitzgerald who wants to come and talk about a suicide barrier on the GGB. I told her to come at 7 p.m. and expect 30 minutes. We can also talk about Nov. 29 and a future Mid-Market summit. Sue -- "Jerry Path" <pjrry(a)igc.org> wrote: Hi, I think this is right - although I would have liked the opportunity to learn more about what is happening. Since it doesn't look like we will have much on the agenda tuesday (as far as I know) perhaps we could spend some time going over what we got out of saturday's meeting - or even didn't get out. Best, Jerry > [Original Message] > From: susan_e_vaughan(a)juno.com <susan_e_vaughan(a)juno.com> > To: <jmc(a)sfgreens.org> > Cc: <jlc92458(a)yahoo.com>; <transpo(a)sfgreens.org> > Date: 11/19/2005 10:40:48 PM > Subject: [Transpo] Mid-Market summit re. transportation, December 10,3 o 5 p.m. > > Hello Everyone, > > I think would should cancel the plans to have a summit on Mid-Market and transportation on December 10 that JMC, Jazzie and I were working on. There is transportation legislation headed for the BofS re. downtown that will supercede anything related to Mid-Market, and Christine Olague (on the Planning Commission) has suggested another approach that I'll work with her on. > > We just aren't ready for a summit -- or to assume any kind of position of leadership re. Mid-Market and transportation yet. I've CCed Jazzie as she was going to be on the panel. > > What do you think? > > We are still doing the event at the Bazaar on November 29, starting at 7 p.m., but I'll be there earlier. Hope to see you there. > > Sue > > > > _______________________________________________ > Transpo mailing list > Transpo(a)sfgreens.org > https://list.sfgreens.org/mailman/listinfo/transpo

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RE: [Transpo] Mid-Market summit re. transportation, December 10, 3 o 5 p.m.
by Jerry Path 21 Nov '05

21 Nov '05

Hi, I think this is right - although I would have liked the opportunity to learn more about what is happening. Since it doesn't look like we will have much on the agenda tuesday (as far as I know) perhaps we could spend some time going over what we got out of saturday's meeting - or even didn't get out. Best, Jerry > [Original Message] > From: susan_e_vaughan(a)juno.com <susan_e_vaughan(a)juno.com> > To: <jmc(a)sfgreens.org> > Cc: <jlc92458(a)yahoo.com>; <transpo(a)sfgreens.org> > Date: 11/19/2005 10:40:48 PM > Subject: [Transpo] Mid-Market summit re. transportation, December 10,3 o 5 p.m. > > Hello Everyone, > > I think would should cancel the plans to have a summit on Mid-Market and transportation on December 10 that JMC, Jazzie and I were working on. There is transportation legislation headed for the BofS re. downtown that will supercede anything related to Mid-Market, and Christine Olague (on the Planning Commission) has suggested another approach that I'll work with her on. > > We just aren't ready for a summit -- or to assume any kind of position of leadership re. Mid-Market and transportation yet. I've CCed Jazzie as she was going to be on the panel. > > What do you think? > > We are still doing the event at the Bazaar on November 29, starting at 7 p.m., but I'll be there earlier. Hope to see you there. > > Sue > > > > _______________________________________________ > Transpo mailing list > Transpo(a)sfgreens.org > https://list.sfgreens.org/mailman/listinfo/transpo

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Mid-Market summit re. transportation, December 10, 3 o 5 p.m.
by susan_e_vaughan＠juno.com 20 Nov '05

20 Nov '05

Hello Everyone, I think would should cancel the plans to have a summit on Mid-Market and transportation on December 10 that JMC, Jazzie and I were working on. There is transportation legislation headed for the BofS re. downtown that will supercede anything related to Mid-Market, and Christine Olague (on the Planning Commission) has suggested another approach that I'll work with her on. We just aren't ready for a summit -- or to assume any kind of position of leadership re. Mid-Market and transportation yet. I've CCed Jazzie as she was going to be on the panel. What do you think? We are still doing the event at the Bazaar on November 29, starting at 7 p.m., but I'll be there earlier. Hope to see you there. Sue

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November 29
by susan_e_vaughan＠juno.com 19 Nov '05

19 Nov '05

The TV is big, but John-Marc thinks he can fit it in his car. Talk to John-Marc about this. Sue How big is that TV i need to bring over? "susan_e_vaughan(a)juno.com" <susan_e_vaughan(a)juno.com> wrote: Hey everyone, Print these out, copy and distribute. Sue ______________

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RE: Mid-Market summit re. transportation, December 10, 3 o 5 p.m. -- J eremy has another commitment
by susan_e_vaughan＠juno.com 19 Nov '05

19 Nov '05

Hi Jeremy, I'll ask Tom or Dave Snyder to do this. Thanks Jeremy -- "Jeremy Nelson" <nelson.jeremy(a)comcast.net> wrote: Hi Sue- Sorry I have to retract that- I thought the Forum was this weekend when I called to confirm, but then saw from your e-mail that it was on 12/10. Just as I added it to my calendar for the 10th, I realized I was asked at work yesterday to go to Humboldt County for work trip that week, and won't be returning to San Francisco until Sunday. Already booked the tickets yesterday, so I can't make the Forum. Again I apologize for the confusion, let me know if there's any way I can help. For example, I'm happy to meet with you or other SFGTWG members to discuss what I know about the current Mid-Market Plan if anyone is interested. Best-Jeremy -----Original Message----- From: Jeremy Nelson [mailto:nelson.jeremy@comcast.net] Sent: Friday, November 18, 2005 8:06 AM To: susan_e_vaughan(a)juno.com Subject: RE: Mid-Market summit re. transportation, December 10, 3 o 5 p.m. Hi Sue- Yes, I'll be there. I'll be there in the role of an objective transportation planner, offering my advice on how the plan measures up compared to best practices in the field and what other cities are doing, not as a TLC rep. Talk soon- Jeremy -----Original Message----- From: susan_e_vaughan(a)juno.com [mailto:susan_e_vaughan@juno.com] Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2005 10:15 PM To: nelson.jeremy(a)comcast.net Cc: transpo(a)sfgreens.org Subject: Mid-Market summit re. transportation, December 10, 3 o 5 p.m. Hi Jeremy, I caught your phone message and listened to it while I was in a very noisy place. However, I thought I heard you say you were on for December 10, 3 to 5 p.m., right? Jim Meko and Jazzie Collins are also on, and I'm waiting to hear from someone at SOMCAN. Sue

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Mid-Market summit re. transportation, December 10, 3 o 5 p.m.
by susan_e_vaughan＠juno.com 18 Nov '05

18 Nov '05

Hi John, The Transportation Working Group of the San Francisco Green Party is planning on holding a summit to create a campaign behind the following three aspects of transportation in Mid-Market, whether or not there is redevelopment there. These three points are based on things that Jeremy Nelson was recommending before he went to Nelson/Nygaard. And most elements are probably included in the C3 legislation that Chris is working on with Tom Radulovich. They are as follows: 1) There should be no more than .25 parking spaces per housing unit, and we ask that you seriously consider going lower, with the greatest share of parking spaces used for car-share vehicles; 2) There should be no above-ground parking spaces other than the minimum required for the operation of the buildings and the safety of building occupants; 3) The redevelopment plan should include funds specifically dedicated to expanding the bicycle lane network, engineering the Market Street bike lanes, and pedestrian improvements such as countdown signals at all corners within the plan area; This summit will be on Saturday, December 10, from 3 to 5 p.m., at the SFGP office at 1028a Howard Street, between 6th and 7th streets. So far Jim Meko, Jazzie Collins, and Jeremy Nelson have all agreed to participate. I am waiting to hear back from April Veneracion, Angelica Cabande or someone else from SOMCAN. I'm wondering if you have a phone number for SOMCAN. We would also like you to know that you (or Chris or anyone else from Chris's office) are invited to participate. This could be a good opportunity to build community support for the C3 legislation. I look forward to hearing from you. Sue Vaughan (415) 668-3119

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Honest navel-gazing
by Emily Drennen 18 Nov '05

18 Nov '05

Hi all- In the spirit of honest navel-gazing, here are some personal observations. Take or leave them as you will. IMHO, the SFGP is entirely too self-referential and hell bent on process. From the perspective of someone who has focused mostly on getting things done *outside* of the Green Party, it is disheartening to see meetings that stretch into many hours, meetings dominated by cranky, disaffected voices, and interminable process. The SFGP as a whole seems to gravitate towards all kinds of conflict: between mere shades of progressive ideology, minor differences in strategy, and loads of interpersonal conflict. The vision of what we are all working for seems to not get focused on ~ instead there seems to be conflict cropping up for some of the most minor inconsequential items. Personally, I can't deal with this much "drama", and I imagine that other folks get burnt out on it, too. As a party, we need to support each other in working to achieve a common vision we want to see happen around us. Theory is great, but let's not let it keep us from making real political progress. In City Hall, remaining politically "pure" won't get you very far. Let's make sure that the work we do as a party remains true to our 10 core beliefs, and let's also be willing to compromise on strategy to get the incremental change that will eventually get us to the vision we want. In an ideal world, people shouldn't burn out, but it does happen in politics and activism. The real tragedy is when people burn out NOT from doing the work they care passionately about for too long, but because some of the people they are working with are driving them batty. If we agree on the common vision, then we need to work together. If there are voices that continue to dominate and be unreasonable, we do NOT need to suffer fools. By constantly suffering fools, we lose activists with dedication and passion. This is a real loss. I think the FAQ sheet will be helpful for outsiders to have. As somebody who has been somewhat involved with the SFGP over the years, I don't know most of the answers to many of those questions that will be covered in the FAQ sheet. Anything the SFGP can do to open its doors to new voices, fresh blood, and different perspectives will strengthen us as a party. The SFGP can feel a bit cliqueish to an outsider ~ if we want to make folks feel welcome and feel ownership, we need to make sure that they know how things work, and are empowered to take ownership in the party. Congrats on taking a look within! I hope my observations won't get me flamed ~ just wanting to offer a mirror (albeit biased) for the process. Best, Emily Emily Drennen Executive Director, Walk San Francisco 415-431-9255 office/fax www.walksf.org 1095 Market Street #502, SF, CA 94103 Advisory Council Member, Bay Area Air Quality Management District Citizen's Advisory Committee Member, Metropolitian Transportation Agency Past Chair, SF Bicycle Advisory Committee --------------------------------- Yahoo! FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click.

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Mid-Market summit re. transportation, December 10, 3 o 5 p.m.
by susan_e_vaughan＠juno.com 16 Nov '05

16 Nov '05

Hi Jeremy, I caught your phone message and listened to it while I was in a very noisy place. However, I thought I heard you say you were on for December 10, 3 to 5 p.m., right? Jim Meko and Jazzie Collins are also on, and I'm waiting to hear from someone at SOMCAN. Sue

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Re: Future of SF Green party - November 19
by susan_e_vaughan＠juno.com 15 Nov '05

15 Nov '05

In the e-mail that I sent that I deleted my name from (and that apparentyl did not go to the active address or Jim Dorenkott, I was suggesting that Matt just come to the Nov. 19 meeting as no agenda or purpose had as yet been laid out for the Nov. 19 meeting and I thought it was more about building campaigns and organizing for certain issues (as the TWG is doing). I was not mistaken in what I was doing, but Charles has since sent out an agenda for the Nov. 19 meeting. Sue

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