The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency is considering a plan to move the bike lanes on busy Valencia Street.
It's one of the busiest spots in the Mission District and it's currently the focus of a proposal to shift protected bike lanes to the center of the street.
"Here's what we're excited about: left turn restriction for vehicles, use of more robust materials like the K-79 bollards and 4-inch high rubber curbs over the usual dual soft hit posts that are usually included in the quick build projects,” said Janelle Wong, executive director of the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition.
The plan includes the elimination of 70 parking spaces over the eight-block stretch in favor of loading zones.Many business owners and employees in the area had some serious concerns about the proposal. He said Valencia already has a shortage of parking, which was made even more extreme when parklets were added during the pandemic.
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