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Speed bumps installed to stop sideshows in San Francisco
Bay Space cities attempt new efforts to curb sideshows
Velocity bumps and plastic dots are being put in to curb sideshows at a number of neighborhood intersections in San Francisco.
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – Velocity bumps and plastic dots are being put in to curb sideshows at a number of neighborhood intersections in San Francisco.
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Company has seven pilot places the place varied methods are getting used to forestall stunt driving, donuts and rushing.
On the intersection of Plymouth Avenue and Sadowa Avenue within the metropolis’s Oceanview neighborhood, newly put in yellow and black striped bumps make it tough for vehicles to skid in circles.
The intersection is only a couple blocks from interstate 280, and a scorching spot for stunt drivers – till now.
“I’ve seen two folks come and attempt to do it nonetheless however no approach,” stated resident Jeanne-Renee McKneely. “Except they need to flip.”
Metropolis leaders stated because the pandemic started, sideshows have elevated in frequency sparking the necessity for methods to battle intersection takeovers.
Simply final weekend, there have been a number of reported stunt-driving incidents, together with one the place an individual was struck by a automotive within the South Seashore neighborhood.
San Francisco Police Division is investigating the incidents. No arrests have been made.
“Apart from creating security drawback, it additionally creates vital upkeep prices for us,” stated SFMTA Govt Director Jeffrey Tumlin. “Each time we’ve to go and restripe crosswalks in an intersection that prices us about $5,000. So what we’re making an attempt to do is use low-cost options that scale back exhibition driving conduct whereas enhancing security for everybody on the street.”
At Alemany Blvd. and Geneva Avenue, there’s a sample of X’s marked by botts dots, that are a substitute for velocity bumps to discourage donuts.
“They’re simply small bumps,” stated neighbor Joe Bylsma. “I don’t know in the event that they’re really going to work. I hope they do.”
SFMTA stated it doesn’t need to create hazards for folks strolling or biking. And it doesn’t need to trigger delays for emergency companies, which is why among the sideshow deterrents are barely noticeable, together with nook bump outs.
The prices for any of the intersection upgrades vary in price from $5,000 to $30,000, the company stated.
“It’s not low-cost nevertheless it’s cheaper than doing repeated repairs each single month,” Tumlin stated. “What we’re making an attempt to do is implement the only method that truly solves the issue.”
Primarily based on what sorts of bumps or pavement adjustments work greatest, SFMTA plans so as to add the extra of the units to different intersections.
San Francisco isn’t alone in these efforts.
A pilot venture in Oakland is focusing on 10 spots that police stated are an issue. Posts are popping up in centerlines and extra botts dots getting put in to forestall donuts at intersections infamous for sideshows.
That features forty second Ave. underneath I-880 often known as “the Pit” and the intersection of Excessive Avenue and MacArthur Ave.
Down in San Jose, 10 intersections are getting remedies to forestall reckless driving and unlawful road racing. It would embrace units like chatter bars and raised pavement markers, town stated.
Nonetheless, some don’t suppose these street adjustments will make an enormous distinction.
“This isn’t going to cease a sideshow,” stated Nicholes Lewis of San Francisco. “You want full police enforcement for that.”
Brooks Jarosz is an investigative reporter for KTVU. E mail him at brooks.jarosz@fox.com and comply with him on Fb and Twitter @BrooksKTVU
Brandon Crawford and Brandon Belt are among the most recognized and well-liked players in recent San Francisco Giants history.
The pair combined to help San Francisco win world titles in 2012 and 2014.
Crawford recently announced his retirement in November and will be honored in April. Belt remains a free agent but didn’t play last season. He hasn’t officially announced his retirement.
At Oracle Park, one of the best moments is when a Giants player hits a “splash hit,” which is a home run into McCovey Cove, which is behind the right-field seats. Typically, left-handed hitters slam balls into McCovey Cove — but it’s not easy.
Crawford and Belt played more than a decade for the Giants and combined, they only hit 14 of them.
Recently, the Giants put together a super clip of all 14 of their splash hits during their Giants careers.
Crawford played 14 seasons, 13 of which were with the Giants. The 37-year-old California native was a three-time All-Star selection, won four Gold Gloves and was the Silver Slugger at his position in 2015. He also played for the U.S. in the 2017 World Baseball Classic, where the U.S, won the gold medal.
The Mountain View, Calif., product finished his career with a slash line of .249/.318/.395/.713 with 147 home runs and 748 RBI. His best single season was in 2021, when he slashed .298/.373/.522/.895 with 24 home runs and 90 RBI. He was selected an All-Star for the last time, won his last Gold Glove and finished fourth in National League MVP voting.
Belt was primarily a first baseman throughout his career and played in 2023 with Toronto, where he batted .254 with 19 home runs and 43 RBI.
Belt was a National League All-Star in 2016 and finished in the Top 20 in MVP voting in 2020.
He has a career .261 batting average with 194 home runs and 697 RBI.
Locally owned and loved San Francisco establishments like tapas restaurant Cha Cha Cha and the Hong Kong Bakery are getting a hand from the SF Shines Improvement Project, the city announced.
A total of $350,000 in funding will be distributed between more than 50 businesses to support storefront improvements and equipment purchases from the project, which is administered by the city’s Office of Economic and Workforce Development.
Both new and existing small businesses can receive up to $10,000 apiece to make building improvements to reduce vulnerability to crime, attract foot traffic, ensure compliance with City requirements and stimulate economic growth.
Since it launched in 2022, the program has been vital to the City’s economic revitalization strategy, awarding more than $3.7 million to approximately 960 businesses, city officials said.
“San Francisco’s small businesses are at the center of what drives our economy and what makes our city so special,” said Mayor London Breed.
Onur Ozkaynak, owner of Cha Cha Cha, said he plans to redesign the bar at Cha Cha Cha and purchase a new pizza oven for his other establishment, Oz Pizza, with the grant funding.
“This investment has not only enabled much-needed improvements to my businesses but has also brought renewed hope for future growth,” Ozkaynak said.
Hong Kong Bakery owner David Huang said, “In previous years, our old freezer would stop working randomly, requiring constant repairs and careful maintenance.
“With the funds from SF Shines Grant, we will be able to purchase a brand new commercial-use freezer for our bakery,” Huang said.
The new unit will make it possible for Huang to more accurately control and maintain the desired temperature and deliver fresher food to his customers, the bakery owner said.
The program will begin accepting new applications in January 2025. Information on how to apply for an SF Shines grant is available on the Office of Small Business webpage: sf.gov/SmallBusinessGrants.
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