Comments on: Streetfilm: Making a Better Market Street

By: KK

KK — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:56:42 +0000

I’m fine if they keep Market east of Powell exactly as it is and instead did something to develop the shithole that is Market from Powell to Van Ness.

By: Todd Edelman

Todd Edelman — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 03:33:28 +0000

Some ideas…

* Transport: Ban automobiles except for cross-streets from Van Ness all the way to Mission/Steuart. Widen bus/streetcar islands. Dedicated lane for cyclists, skaters and skateboarders. Give transit vehicles priority by enabling them to activate a green in their favor in order keep their schedule.

* Life between buildings: Soften the space with more grass areas, flexible/movable furniture for sitting, water features. When current contracts run out eliminate advertisement from bus shelters and other street level spaces (except for cultural and non-profit content) and ideally redesign all to have individual look. Create transport-free days or partial days: No transit, no cycling… just walking, playing and dancing. Redirect cross streets if possible on these days. Install separated recycling bins.

* Culture: Require all institutions which receive funding from the city (everything from the Opera to middle schools) to provide a certain amount of free performances or even hold rehearsals on the street.

By: Paul Dorn

Paul Dorn — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 00:59:56 +0000

Prohibiting through traffic would be a start. Creating a ped/transit plaza at Powell/Market, closing the street to cars between 4th and 5th, would be a great start.

By: Paul

Paul — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 21:51:27 +0000

Nice video!
I too, am one of those frequent bike riders on Market St. I don’t think aboloshing cars from the street is necessarily the fix, but a reduction in lanes may be in order, thus giving more dedicated space to cyclists. Cars can share with busses though it may also be beneficial to post map/street signs that say “Traffic? try Mission, Howard or Folsom” to encourage other routes available. Most of the locals already know to avoid Market St.
Thanks again for getting the word out.

By: LARA

LARA — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 05:30:31 +0000

Yes, I want a Market Street I can be proud of! I was so surprised when I came to the city and found the center of the city not bustling with life. To me that is prime property. Lets make it a place to stay, to walk, to cycle, not a transit route.

By: Corey

Corey — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 18:41:42 +0000

Nicely done, Clarence. You definitely got a lot of great footage while you were out here! Thanks again for everything.

By: jdub

jdub — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 01:42:03 +0000

Clarence,

This film nicely captures all the chaos and potential of street. I like how you interviewed people of many different viewpoints. One of the best Streetfilms yet.

By: Brooke

Brooke — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 23:44:47 +0000

Bravo Clarence!