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Old Posted Feb 6, 2010, 12:05 AM
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Project is right up SoMa’s alleys
By: JOHN UPTON and JOHN UPTON
San Francisco Examiner
February 5, 2010

SAN FRANCISCO — Vibrant alley life could soon replace the filth that overwhelms some narrow lanes in SoMa.

Ambitious plans this year to overhaul alleys between Sixth, Folsom, Seventh and Howard streets by adding streetlights, trees, crosswalks, modern paving and traffic-calming devices advanced Tuesday when some construction spending was approved.

The project aims to improve pedestrian and cycling access in the densely populated alleys while discouraging heavy automobile use.After construction from March to September, similar alley improvement efforts will begin between Fifth and Sixth streets . . . .

Improvements planned for northern Sixth Street:

•Raise crosswalks at intersections to slow traffic and create continuous sidewalks

•Texture paving to resemble bricks

•Add trees

•Add streetlights

•Add public art

•Have parking on alternate sides of one-way streets to create winding path for motorists

•Create car-free pedestrian plaza at Minna and Russ streets
Read more at the San Francisco Examiner: http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/Proj...#ixzz0ei28espb


Source: http://sf.curbed.com/archives/2010/0...free_plaza.php
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