Luz PenaSan Francisco's Valencia Street bike lane has been at the center of controversy for months.
He is planning to go on a 30-day hunger strike to protest the controversial center bike lane and the two parklets he lost after the bike lane was installed.In February, Eltawil along with two other Valencia Street business owners filed claims against San Francisco saying the presence of the bike lane was violating their rights, and hurting the economic vitality of the area.
SFMTA removed 70 parking spots to install the bike lane. Several business owners say the bike lane is making it harder for customers to park in the area. Earlier this year, the Valencia Corridor Merchants Association which represents 200 businesses on Valencia took a stance against the bike lane.In a letter they sent to the SFMTA, they detailed their concerns and suggested a different bike lane design. Even asking for its immediate removal: