#bike-lane

#bike-lane

The Department of Transportation is proposing a cement-protected bike lane in the First Avenue tunnel in Manhattan, which is highly anticipated by the cycling community. [ more ]

The Valencia Street center-running bike lane had no significant impact on bike and pedestrian numbers on the corridor.

The report does not provide data on whether or not the lane has created a safer and more efficient commute. [ more ]

San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency is considering removing the controversial center bike lane on Valencia Street.

SFMTA may replace it with protected side-running bike lanes or fully pedestrianize the street. [ more ]

Sales tax revenue along Valencia Street increased by 3.2% during the period when the bike lane was installed.

In contrast, sales tax revenue on Mission Street fell by 0.9% during the same period. [ more ]

Businesses along Valencia Street are frustrated with the center bike lane because it has led to a loss of parking spaces, impacting customer traffic.

There is debate over the exact number of parking spaces that have been lost, with the SFMTA stating that only 19 spaces have been removed and others claiming it is closer to 70. [ more ]