"The thoroughfare attracts 35,000 cyclists a month as of 2025, and on my daily bike ride to work, I'm now most often flanked by a dozen other cyclists."
"The operation was related to the new high injury network map, but the decision to enforce a superfluous light felt more punitive than practical."
"I can't tell you the number of times I've turned a corner while walking my dog and almost been barreled into by a Lime scooter or e-bike traveling at 15 mph on a narrow sidewalk."
"Despite a 29% drop in pedestrian deaths in 2025, we're still far from the original promise SF made to its citizens over a decade ago in Vision Z."
Market Street has experienced a rise in morning commuters, with 35,000 cyclists monthly as of 2025. Police have been ticketing cyclists for running a rarely used stoplight, which seems more punitive than practical. Meanwhile, the SFPD is neglecting to enforce laws against cyclists riding on sidewalks, which poses a danger to pedestrians. Despite a decrease in pedestrian deaths, the city has not fulfilled its safety promises, highlighting a disconnect in law enforcement priorities regarding cycling and pedestrian safety.
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