Mission Bay pedestrian-safety crisis
Key Questions
What recent pedestrian safety incidents have occurred in Mission Bay?
Mission Bay has seen a string of incidents, including a child fatality and a South Bay e-bike teen death. A San Mateo family was involved in a crosswalk crash, prompting a rally at City Hall for speed humps, RRFBs, and curb extensions.
What happened in the new Chinatown fatal crash?
A fatal crash in Chinatown killed Cutberto Zamora-Martinez at Jackson/Grant. Advocates are calling for daylighting and improvements to the High Injury Network.
What proposals address older drivers in San Francisco?
Proposals include retests for older drivers amid pedestrian safety concerns. This ties into broader efforts to reduce crashes on top dangerous streets.
Which San Francisco streets are the most dangerous for injuries?
San Francisco's top 10 streets account for one-third of injuries, around 400-500 per year. Key areas include 6th/Mission and Safe Street Rebel at 4th/Channel.
How does the new Mission street vendors ordinance impact vendors?
The March 2024 ordinance mandates pricey carts and commissaries, threatening authentic tamales and mangoes from street vendors. It aims to regulate but raises concerns for small vendors.
What events are happening at Thrive City amid safety pushes?
Thrive City hosts free events near Chase Center, tied to Giants and T-line activities. Safety ambassadors are aiding in these areas.
How is Mission Local expanding its coverage?
Mission Local is expanding coverage of the Mission, including pedestrian safety issues. It now includes more on related neighborhoods.
What ties Mission Bay safety to broader Bay Area issues?
Safety efforts link to Zoox/Waymo testing, Giants events, and 5K runs. Rallies and incidents highlight the ongoing pedestrian-safety crisis.
String of incidents incl. child fatality, South Bay e-bike teen death/San Mateo family crosswalk crash w/City Hall rally for speed humps/RRFBs/curb extensions, new Chinatown fatal crash (Cutberto Zamora-Martinez, Jackson/Grant) with daylighting/High Injury Network calls, older driver retests proposed; top 10 SF streets 1/3 injuries (400-500/yr), 6th/Mission key/Sunset 7th/Irving fixes; Safe Street Rebel 4th/Channel; Mission street vendors ordinance Mar24 mandates pricey carts/commissaries threatening authentic tamales/mangoes; Thrive City free events/Chase Center amid safety push. Ties to Zoox/Waymo, Giants/T-line, 5K; ambassadors aid. Mission Local expanding incl. Sunset beat.