A recent police chase in San Francisco culminated in an SUV crashing into a busy parklet, resulting in injuries to six people, including a minor. This incident sparked concerns regarding parklet safety, which was initially introduced to provide outdoor dining during the pandemic. Authorities, including Lieutenant Mariano Elias and Laurie Thomas from the Golden Gate Restaurant Association, defended the parklet's safety, noting that it was built to city guidelines exceeding requirements. Following the event, agencies are re-evaluating safety measures for parklets amidst public worries.
"Anytime there's people in a parklet, we know there is going to be a certain amount of individuals involved and the severity because of a vehicle crashing into it," said Lt. Mariano Elias with SFPD.
"The parklets are usually built out of a 2x4, which is common lumber and a lot of plexiglass for visibility for the patrons and actually for the fire department to be able to see through the parklet at the building that is behind it," said Elias.
"It was set back 33 feet from the intersection which is more than it's required actually. It's 8 feet on the side that it is, the exiting side for the daylighting or 20 feet if you are entering an intersection," said Laurie Thomas.
"In light of the police chase resulting in a tragic collision over the weekend, agencies are working together to evaluate whether additional mea..."
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