Advocates Want Valencia Safety Project Out of Limbo
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A plan for protected bike lanes and intersections was ready to go when COVID came but ended up on hold. Advocates think it's been long enough
Recent Streetsblog SF posts about Valencia Street
Protected Lane on Fell, What About Valencia?
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Has Valencia slid off the radar?
Creating a Safer “Green Gateway” at Valencia and Mission Streets
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A chunk of roadway at Valencia and Mission Streets would be reclaimed to create a plaza designed to make the corner more pedestrian-friendly and absorb stormwater under a project led by the SF Public Utilities Commission. The Valencia and Mission Green Gateway Project would widen sidewalks and add greenery and permeable pavement treatments along the […]
Left-Turn Bicycle Lane and Signal Coming to Market and Valencia Next Month
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Construction will begin in October on a fix for the dangerous turn for bicyclists from Market onto Valencia Streets, according to city planners. As Streetsblog reported last June, a plan [PDF] to install a left-turn bicycle queue lane and traffic signal at the intersection was approved in the SF Bike Plan, but it was unknown […]
Sunday Streets Returns for More Car-Free Fun in the Mission
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Kick back at Sunday Streets on Valencia and 24th Streets this weekend for the third car-free event in the Mission this year. Here’s just a taste of all the activities available for kids: REI’s Block of Fun includes a climbing wall, disc golf, and a bike obstacle course. Kids just learning to ride a bike can sharpen […]
SFMTA: Valencia Green Wave Glitch Should Be Fixed by Tomorrow
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For a few weeks now, bicycle riders accustomed to Valencia Street’s “green wave” signal timing have noticed that the system seems out of whack. Many say they’ve been hitting red lights where they’ve normally been able to breeze through the synchronized signals at 13 MPH without stopping. Well, it’s not your imagination. SFMTA spokesperson Paul […]