New Parks for the East Bay; Bike Parking Boost; More!

· Botanical Garden fee for tourists up for vote Tuesday [SFGate]
· Sixteen new park sites considered by East Bay Regional Parks [CCT]
· 30-year fixed mortgage rates drop 15 basis points [Zillow Blog]
· New York, through a San Franciscan's eyes [San Francisco Magazine]
· Busload of Plan Bay Area opponents heading to Oakland for final vote on plan [Marin IJ]
· Bike parking could get boost as San Francisco looks to increase two-wheeled trips [SF Examiner]