Run a campaign to boycott gangs:  "If you have to buy, buy from someone other than gangs."  It won't get rid of the drug problem but it will disperse the violence and murders cause by gangs. For drugs, try licensing (medicinal) drug use like marijuana; legalize low-dosage drugs for recreational use. Name Withheld Read This Post »

Dear Mayor Newsom: We appreciate the emphasis you have placed on making San Francisco a "green" city.  We are writing to propose the use of a technology which would drastically reduce the amount of electricity consumed by computers and related electronic equipment in city offices. Normally computers (and most electronic equipment) consume only 55 to 65 percent of the energy drawn from the power grid.  The remaining 35 to 45 percent is wasted.  This energy is converted to higher order harmonics which do no useful work.  The amount of this loss is known as power factor, and is corrected by the technology Read This Post »

I would like to suggest the idea of a "driving buddy" program. The program would consist of senior citizens whom are physically unable to drive, yet still own cars and have the necessity of transport on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis. Said seniors would partner, or "buddy" up with another local licensed driver whom also has a like need of transportation. The buddy system would provide those who need to drive about town, but are physically unable too and those who are physically able to drive however lack the vehicle in which to drive. I would hope that this Read This Post »

Here are two actions we should (but won't) take: 1) Increase gas tax by 100%, 200%, 500% or more. 2) make the tax money available for schools and law enforcement as well as transportation. This will accomplish four goals: 1) raise revenue for underfunded state needs, 2) penalize people who are "over-autoed" - that is, a single person who owns/drives a huge SUV or 4WD when they could get by just fine with a small gas efficient car, 3) increase usage of mass transit to reduce need for more highways, 4) encourage/force auto manufacturers to increase efficiency through innovation. It Read This Post »

Many cities are converting all street lights and traffic signals to "Green living" LED's or energy saving light systems. It's green, the right thing to do, and in long run, saves the city money.   Peter Read This Post »

There is already a solution - bike lanes; which are largely unused.  The sidewalk is already full of runners, walkers, tourists, moms with carriages etc.  Bikes are dangerous and should not be allowed.  I ride often and I use the bike lanes.  Bikes should follow the same rules as cars.  The benefit to cyclists is they don't have to dodge pedestrians.  The bike coalition is fighting for cyclists rights and I agree, but cyclists should do their part and be courteous, conscientious riders.  Please ban bikes along the Embarcadero.  The bike lanes are already in place. Thanks, Heidi Read This Post »

Plant vines like Bougainvillea, Boston Ivy, etc. where there is a chronic graffiti problem.  I have seen buildings that even after cleanup, cannot avoid graffiti vandalism for more than a couple of days.  I think it could help.  Name Withheld Read This Post »