With ‘Slow Streets’ thriving in San Francisco, supporters push for better safety measures

THEY CROPPED UP — or rather underwent a visible transformation — in response to the COVID-19 outbreak and shelter-in-place orders. San Francisco residential streets became outdoor community spaces to congregate with neighbors (albeit 6 feet apart), get in some exercise and reduce stress, pandemic-related or other.

They were — and still are — known as Slow Streets, and their stewards want to continue prioritizing the safety of the many who use them.