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San Francisco could be ditching its controversial center-running bike lanes
Valencia Street’s experimental bike pilot project with separated bike lanes running down the center of the street could be coming to a close, according to a new report from the San Francisco Transportation Authority.
The pilot initiative, which saw the installation of a unique center-running bikeway along Valencia between 15th and 23rd streets, aimed to address dual concerns: creating a secure bike lane while preserving vital loading zones, parking spaces, and curbside parklets important for local businesses.
Some early assessments, according to SFTA, indicate encouraging results, with the center-running lane effectively reducing conflicts between cyclists and motorists. Notably, the new configuration has led to fewer instances of vehicles obstructing bike lanes and causing dooring incidents, resulting in a notably smoother and safer riding experience for cyclists.
However, the report also indicated a whopping 11 collisions during the three-month study period, half of which occurring as a result of car drivers making illegal left or u-turns. Those numbers included Jian Huang, an 80-year-old pedestrian hit and killed by a driver on Sept. 20, 2023.
“We’re revisiting the feasibility of a side-running protected bikeway, similar to what we had originally proposed. But it can’t happen overnight,” read the SFTA report issued on Feb 16. “Before we finalize any new proposal, we’re going out to talk with community members about the benefits and tradeoffs of a side-running design.”
Sustainable transportation advocate Luke Bornheimer, the organizer behind the grassroots ‘Better Valencia’ campaign, applauded SFMTA pivoting to curbside protected bike lane designs for Valencia Street.
Valencia Street (photo: SFMTA report)
“I’m glad to see SFMTA pivoting towards a curbside protected bike lane design, which will be better for business and everyone’s safety as proven countless times in cities around the world, including multiple times in New York City,” he said, in a press release.
A big concern before the decision to move the protected bike lanes to the center of the street came from local business and the familiar refrain of losing customers if parking spaces are eliminated. However, studies have shown that protected bike lanes are actually good for local business. Something Bornheimer also agrees with.
“Curbside protected bike lanes help more people shift trips to bikes and make it easier for more people to shop at local businesses, which is critically needed on Valencia,” said Bornheimer, citing positive results in New York City as one example.
In the coming year, deliberations regarding a potential transition to a side-running protected bikeway, akin to the original proposal, will be revisited, with community input playing a pivotal role in shaping the corridor’s future direction.
SFTA also noted it would explore other long-term design options such as converting Valencia into a pedestrian promenade.
For now, Bornheimer is urging SFTA to get ride of the center lanes and move to the side-running protected lanes as soon as possible.
Division-leading Dodgers aim to snap home losing trend as they open series against the Giants in a matchup of NL West foes
After dropping their second straight home series over the weekend, the Los Angeles Dodgers head into Monday night’s series opener against the San Francisco Giants sitting atop the National League West Division standings, aiming to avenge a series loss to the Giants from two weeks ago. San Francisco has lost nine of its last 12 games overall and have dropped seven in a row on the road as they begin a 10-game road trip that will keep them away from home until Memorial Day Weekend. The Giants will start Trevor McDonald (1-0, 1.29 ERA) in his fourth start in the Majors while the Dodgers will counter with second-year Japanese import Roki Sasaki (1-3, 5.97 ERA) who has given up a home run in five consecutive outings.
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Date: May 11, 2026
Time: 10:00 p.m. ET
TV Channel: MLB Network
Location: Dodgers Stadium
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Dodger center fielder Andy Pages, who has helped Los Angeles claim World Series titles in each of his first two years in the Majors, leads the team this season hitting .333, ranking the 25-year-old Cuban third among all hitters in MLB. Pages is hitting .371 so far in May with five extra base hits and 10 RBIs and has successfully reached base in 13 of his last 14 games.
With nine hits in seven games so far this month, Giants second baseman Luis Arraez is hitting a team-leading .310 at the plate in 2026 and is on pace for his eighth career 100-hit campaign. Arraez is one of only two active players with a career batting average above .300, hitting .316 for his career and leads Houston’s Jose Altuve by 15 points.
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Coverage of the San Francisco Giants vs Los Angeles Dodgers starts Monday, May 11, at 10:00 p.m ET. Tune in to see if the Dodgers can beat the Giants for the fifth time in the last six games at Dodger Stadium or if San Francisco can beat LA for the fourth time in the last five head-to-head matchups.
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Happy Mother’s Day to all the McCoven who hopefully have better things to do than watch this dreadful baseball team. But if this is your chosen way of spending the day, then welcome, and may the Giants beat the Pittsburgh Pirates to win the series for you.
Right-hander Tyler Mahle takes the mound for the Giants, as the veteran makes his eighth start of the year. He’s 1-4 on the season, with a 5.00 ERA, a 4.91 FIP, and 34 strikeouts to 18 walks in 36 innings. He was very strong his last time out, pitching 5.1 shutout innings against the Tampa Bay Rays.
For the Pirates, it’s right-hander Bubba Chandler, a 23-year old in his second season. In seven starts this year, Chandler is 1-4 with a 4.76 ERA, a 5.60 FIP, and 31 strikeouts to 26 walks in 34 innings. Chandler gave up two runs in five innings against the Arizona Diamondbacks in his last game. He has issued the most walks in the Major Leagues, so he’s probably foaming at the mouth to face the Giants, who apparently believe that drawing walks is a sin on par with murder.
Enjoy the game, everyone. Go Giants! Go moms!
Who: San Francisco Giants (15-24) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (22-18)
Where: Oracle Park, San Francisco, California
Regional broadcast: NBC Sports Bay Area
Radio: KNBR 680 AM/104.5 FM, KSFN 1510 AM
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First pitch between the San Francisco Giants and Pittsburgh Pirates is scheduled for 4:05 p.m. (ET) on Sunday, May 10.
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