Speed Cameras to Improve Pedestrian Safety

The SFMTA wants to install speed cameras in order to improve pedestrian safety and encourage drivers to slow down – “according to Walk SF, speeding drivers are the number one cause of traffic injuries in the city, and are responsible for ten times the number of pedestrian injuries than drunk drivers.” The cameras would be installed “near schools and other areas where pedestrian safety is an issue” and tickets for speed limit violators would cost $100. The money would go towards road safety initiatives. View the full article.

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Raised Bike Lanes in San Francisco

In the fall, the SFMTA will supervise the construction of a raised bike lane on Valencia Street in an effort to improve bicycle safety. According to City Lab, “Raised lanes are a relatively new concept in the United States, though they’ve been around for a while in Europe. The idea is that by jacking up the path a bit, motorists will be less likely to stray into cyclist space. Cyclists, meanwhile, won’t feel as compelled to ride on the sidewalk in heavy-traffic corridors. It’s a minimalist form of what’s known as a protected bike lane, and one that’s not as in-your-face as, say, defensive lines of bollards or planters.” View the full article.

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The 15 Most Walkable Cities in America

San Francisco ranked #2 on America Walks’ list of the Most Walkable Cities in America. According to the article, “the most walkable neighborhoods in San Francisco, with a Walk Score just shy of 85, are Chinatown, Financial District, Tenderloin.” Vision Zero aims to make our city’s streets even more walkable and our partners hope to increase our Walk Score over the coming years. View the full article.

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