サンフランシスコのグリーンウエーブSan Francisco's cycling culture was amazing on many levels.
One aspect of it though was a bit puzzling until we got back home and did a bit of online research.
Around the city are many "Green Wave" traffic signs.
The "Green Wave" refers to traffic signal re-timing aimed at prioritizing bicycle traffic speeds.
It started as a pilot program a few years back, but is now running throughout much of the city.
Similar systems are in place in Copenhagen, Amsterdam, and Portland.
The timing of the lights keeps bikes moving.
How different the light timing here in Kyoto seems to our unscientific judgement.
Below left is what appears to be a bike lane on Market Street near Union Square.
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