San Francisco City Hall has reverted the Valencia Street bike lanes back to a curbside position following public dissatisfaction and safety concerns associated with the center-running lanes introduced in 2023. The experiment, viewed unfavorably and nicknamed the 'Valencia meatgrinder,' resulted in numerous accidents involving cyclists and complaints from local businesses about reduced patronage. After months of discussions and controversy, SFMTA announced the completion of the new, protected side-running bike lanes, just in time for National Bike Month, and plans a celebratory ribbon-cutting event to mark the occasion.
The decision to re-establish the Valencia Street bike lanes on the curb was made after multiple incidents and complaints regarding safety and reduced business revenue.
After significant public feedback and months of deliberation, SFMTA reverted the Valencia bike lanes to a more traditional curbside design to enhance safety for cyclists.
Businesses along the Valencia corridor attributed a decrease in customers to the earlier center-running bike lane, highlighting the direct impact on local commerce.
The reopening of the curbside bike lanes coincides with National Bike Month, and SFMTA is celebrating with a ribbon-cutting event to welcome cyclists back.
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