A ten-block stretch of Market Street in San Francisco has been car-free since 2019, restricted to buses, taxis and emergency vehicles. Starting next week Waymo robotaxis and premium rideshare vehicles (Uber Black and Lyft Black) will be allowed to stop during designated off-peak hours at seven designated spots including Mason, Sixth, Taylor, Jones, Seventh and Eighth Streets. Private cars remain banned across the downtown crossing. The change was approved by Mayor Daniel Lurie to help revitalize the corridor and downtown. Business owners express optimism about increased visibility and drop-offs, while safety advocates warn of increased congestion, slower Muni service and a reversal of a 40% crash reduction.
It's actually pretty cool," Balli said.
I think it's a good thing. They can recognize my business more. They can get dropped off here," Huynh said.
We're essentially talking about the end of car-free Market Street," said Claire Amable of SF Bicycle Coalition.
Crashes on Market Street have reduced by 40% since this part was made car-free, so the mayor with this announcement is jeopardizing all of those improvem
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