SFMTA testing new bike lanes in the Castro-helps cyclists avoid eating it crossing MUNI tracks

The SFMTA is testing out new bike lanes in the Castro to help bicyclists avoid eating it in intersections where MUNI rails resemble noodle soup. Starting with the intersection at 17th and Church, they've removed parking spaces before entering the intersection and after leaving the intersection in addition to painting dotted lines on the street to indicate a perpendicular path across the MUNI rails. I'm not ashamed to admit that when I first started biking I landed hands first in the street, but quickly learned to be more cautious around the MUNI rails (and also invest in a good pair of gloves). These visibility and guidance modifications should help new cyclists feel safer as they venture into the brave world of San Francisco bicycling. SFMTA indicated that they are interested in also adding these safety modifications to the intersection and Church and Duboce where the J and N lines enter and exit the underground, but have not set a timeline on implementation. via SF Streets Blog [mappress mapid="3" width="100%" height="200"]