San Francisco

Green Building Requirement Weighed in San Francisco

The city of San Francisco is considering a proposal to require most new commercial and residential buildings to comply with the green building standard LEED.

February 27, 2008 - The Christian Science Monitor

San Francisco To Implement Bus Rapid Transit Service By 2010

While late to adopt bus rapid transit, San Francisco's Muni is planning to bring fully-fledged BRT lines, complete with dedicated lanes, to the city by 2010.

November 9, 2006 - The San Francisco Chronicle

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