After Community Outcry, SFMTA Reconsiders Protected Bike Lane On Turk Street [Hoodline]

One month ago, when SFMTA first proposed scaling down a parking-protected bike lane on Turk Street in the Tenderloin into a painted one, the revised proposal led to widespread backlash from residents, advocacy groups, and District 6 Supervisor Jane Kim, who represents the area. 

Now, in response to the outcry, city transit authorities will continue studying options for installing parking-protected bike lanes as part of the Turk Street Safety Project, whose goal is to to improve safety for pedestrians and bicyclists along Turk between Market and Gough streets.

Read the full story on Hoodline.