A big stretch of Market Street has been car free since 2019 with the exception of buses, taxis, and emergency vehicles. But this week, SFMTA will begin an “evaluation” period with Waymos, Uber Black and Lyft Black cars, allowing passenger pick ups and drop offs at seven specific locations:
- Market at Mason Street, in front of IKEA
- Market at Sixth Street, in front of Blick
- Market at Taylor Street, in front of Warfield
- Market east of Jones Street, in front of Urban Alchemy
- Market east of Jones Street, in front of Prism apartments
- Market at Seventh Street, across from Proper Hotel
- Market at Eighth Street, Trinity Place and Lighthouse for the Blind
The city says it will review safety and transportation data, as well as customer experiences during this time.
Waymo will be allowed on Market Street from 9am to 4pm and from 7pm to 6am. Uber Black and Lyft Black will only be allowed from 7pm to 6am.
A coalition of advocacy groups, including Kid Safe SF, the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition, and Walk San Francisco are against the change. They say it’ll be more dangerous for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. They also say it undermines the city’s goals to decrease traffic congestion and improve public transit efficiency.
