San Francisco to Reopen Hayes Valley to Car Traffic - New Laws in San Francisco
23 Sept 2023 · 1 min
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In this brief on‑camera commentary, Austin Klar reports that San Francisco has delayed its plan to reopen a portion of Hayes Street in Hayes Valley to car traffic, which had been slated to end in July. He notes that the SFMTA pushed the reopening back by at least a month and that Supervisor Dean Preston is pushing to keep the stretch permanently car‑free. Klar expresses personal support for maintaining a car‑free environment, at least on weekends, citing the pandemic‑era creation of pedestrian‑only zones and outdoor dining spaces as beneficial for businesses and residents despite the resulting traffic congestion. He ends by inviting viewers to share their thoughts in the comments.
