After years of public debate and design shifts, the newest iteration of the Valencia Street bikeway — now a protected, side-running bike lane — is officially open.
Its predecessor, a center-running bike lane, installed as a pilot project in 2023, drew criticism from cyclists over safety and from merchants over parking and access. It was removed after a unanimous SFMTA board vote in November 2024, paving the way for the current curbside design.
The new design will run from Market Street to 23rd Street, featuring curbside lanes that will run alongside the sidewalk, separated from car traffic by a buffer of parklets, loading zones, and car parking. A map of the full route can be found on the SFMTA project page. Construction started in February…