Recent incidents of cars crashing into parklets in San Francisco, including the ones at Sugar Lounge and Napper Tandy, raise alarming safety concerns. City agencies, including SFMTA, are now evaluating the current guidelines, which lack solid protections for parklets. Existing rules focus on visibility and access but do not mandate robust barriers. In contrast, the city of Alameda has implemented more stringent protections for their parklets, suggesting a need for San Francisco to reconsider its safety measures as these accidents continue to pose risks to pedestrians and bar patrons.
In light of the police chase resulting in a tragic collision, agencies are working together to evaluate whether additional measures should be implemented to enhance safety.
Among the current safety guidelines, outlined in the Shared Spaces manual, required before a final permit is issued are reflective tape on the four corners of the structure to bolster visibility.
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