In 2021, legislation was passed to ban parking in bus stops, leading to a commitment by SFMTA to paint curbs red. However, in February 2023, SFMTA began painting curbs gray on the Muni 31 Balboa route, reducing bus stop accessibility by allowing private car parking. This has raised concerns about the negative impact on vulnerable populations who rely on public transport. SFMTA officials have been evasive about the rationale behind this change, which contradicts earlier accessibility commitments and has angered transportation advocates.
SFMTA’s decision to paint red curbs gray and allow parking at bus stops decreases accessibility for public transportation users, especially disabled individuals and seniors.
Motorists are now parking in the stops again following SFMTA's choice to repaint curbs, making it harder for vulnerable populations to access public transit.
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