"SFMTA collected data and found that it was working as intended: slowing traffic to a safe speed. It also did not cause any delays or collisions."
"A handful of loud motorists complained to District 7 Supervisor Myrna Melgar, who in turn complained to SFMTA, an ostensibly independent city agency. Out came the jack hammers."
"It's worth noting that this location is just a few blocks from where a cyclist lost her leg last month because the city 'can't afford' to put in safe infrastructure, such as concrete-protected bike lanes."
SFMTA removed the neck-down safety feature on Kirkham Street, replacing it with speed humps and median islands. The neck-down was previously installed to slow traffic and had proven effective without causing delays or collisions. Despite its success, complaints from motorists led to its removal. The costs for installation and removal were detailed, showing significant expenses incurred for both processes. The area is near a location where a cyclist was severely injured, raising concerns about the city's commitment to safe infrastructure.
Read at Streetsblog San Francisco
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