Mareling Balladares, a program assistant at Mission Hiring Hall, highlights safety concerns walking to public transport at night due to unhoused individuals and street disorder. Since the implementation of a pilot program by Mayor Daniel Lurie, which included increased police presence and a mobile command unit, there have been noticeable improvements in street cleanliness and reduced unsafe encounters. Although she remains uncertain about taking the bus again at night, she feels reassured while walking outside compared to before.
A guy tried to follow me through there.
We were excited but not too excited...we didn't know how it's gonna work out.
In the morning, around 7 to 8 a.m., that's when the streets are being cleaned.
I definitely feel more comfortable walking on the street now.
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