Woonerf Moment

Woonerf is a Dutch word meaning 'living street' where the needs of motorists is subordinated to the needs of other users, including pedestrians, bicyclists,and transit riders. According to Utne, the typical woonerf has no traffic signals, a very low speed limit, and many features to prevent cars from moving quickly or in a straight line. These features might be large planters, parking spaces on alternating sides of the road and curving road designs.

Data show lower accident rates, improved traffic flow, as well as increased business for shops near them. In San Francisco they are talking about charging a fee for driving in the city center, but wouldn't this be a better route to take?