Causing cyclists to celebrate, San Francisco transportation officials voted Tuesday to ban private cars from much of Market Street.
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency plan for the city's storied thoroughfare isn't just for people who ride bikes, the "Better Market Street" project aims to make the street safer for pedestrians and more efficient for public transit as well.
As a regular bike commuter, I've thought for years that driving a car into downtown San Francisco — in terms of efficiency and safety — is probably the worst way to get around.
And even though this won't solve every problem, Market Street has sure come a long way.