The 17-month experiment of moving Valencia Street's bike lanes to the center of the street has officially been reversed due to accidents and business complaints.
The unconventional center-running bike lanes were criticized for numerous accidents, with frustrated bicyclists even dubbing them the 'Valencia meat grinder,' highlighting their dangerous design.
At a meeting interrupted by a fire alarm, the SFMTA board unanimously voted to shift the bike lanes back to the curb, ending a controversial trial.
Board member Paul Heminger likened the bike lane situation to a couple endlessly rearranging their sofa, suggesting it's time to settle on a more effective design.
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