"SFMTA replaced our guerrilla install with a separated bike lane, following a similar pattern of the city being shamed into action by the community after a similar install led to them removing one of two right turn lanes at 4th and King after a similar tragedy."
"Certainly, it's better for the city to install replacement posts (and more of them) than just to rip out the guerrilla installation and leave nothing, which is often the response."
"The bigger question is why does SFMTA refuse to use real, concrete protection. The plastic posts- sometimes derided as 'vertical paint' -don't physically stop errant motorists from entering bicycle or pedestrian space."
"Safarzadeh said there is 'a cost associated, which adds to time. The quickest option is plastic, in terms of installation.'"
SFMTA removed yellow plastic posts installed by activists at 4th and Channel, replacing them with a separated bike lane following a fatal incident involving a child. This action aligns with SFMTA's quick-response strategy after the tragedy. While the replacement is seen as an improvement, concerns remain about the effectiveness of plastic posts compared to concrete barriers used in other cities. SFMTA acknowledges the cost and time associated with installing more robust protections, opting for quicker plastic solutions instead.
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