The Brief
- According to city data, the vast majority of severe accidents occur on just 13% of San Francisco streets.
- By targeting these high-impact areas, transportation and safety officials report that the program has reduced vehicle-pedestrian collisions by 42% and fatal collisions by 33%.
SAN FRANCISCO – The intersection of 3rd and Bryant streets in the SOMA district, a known incline leading to the eastbound Bay Bridge, has become a focal point for San Francisco’s efforts to curb dangerous driving.
City data
By the numbers:
City officials say the speed enforcement camera at this location, along with 33 others throughout the city, is successfully shifting driver behavior and saving lives.
The pilot program began 13 months ago, with citations beginning late last year. …