Traffic & Transit
Unusual Valencia Street Center Bike Lane In San Francisco's Mission Causes Confusion
"Valencia Street is my main route to work on days when I work downtown. So yeah, I use Valencia for basically everything," said Halperin.
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August 16, 2023
SAN FRANCISCO -- A two-way bike lane down the center of busy Valencia Street in San Francisco's Mission District was supposed to make it safer for cyclists, but the unorthodox design has caused confusion and is even being blamed for some crashes.
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Bruce Halperin lives near the corner of Valencia and 23rd Street in San Francisco. He doesn't own a car. His main form of transportation for both him and his dog is his bicycle.
"I do all my shopping, I patronize restaurants and whatnot on Valencia Street. It's my main route to work on days when I work downtown. So yeah, I use Valencia for basically everything," said Halperin.
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