The best part about walking to work—save for those shapely calf muscles—is that you're at the top of the commuter chain. Others must bow down to your righteousness. You get throw side eye at cars (for they are destroying the Goddess Earth) and cyclists (for they are, at times, riding on sidewalks). Now this Friday you can even get free stuff to boot as San Francisco celebrates its second annual Walk to Work Day.
In addition to meeting some of your favorite district supervisors at "power hubs" throughout the city, Walk San Francisco encourages walkees to visit local businesses to power up with free Clipper cards, totes, Clif Bars, and coffee. "Walkers who share their experiences and photos online on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram using the hashtag #Walk2Work can win contest and drawing prizes."
District events featuring SF supes are as follows:
- D1 Supervisor Eric Mar: Velo Rogue, 798 Arguello Blvd at McAllister, 7:45 a.m.
- D2 Supervisor Mark Farrell: Peet’s Coffee, 2197 Fillmore St at California, 8:30 a.m.
- D3 Supervisor David Chiu: Réveille Coffee Co., 200 Columbus Ave at Kearny, 7:30 a.m.
- D4 Supervisor Katy Tang’s office will join Sup. Breed at Ritual, Octavia St at Hayes, 9:15 a.m.
- D5 Supervisor London Breed: Ritual Coffee, 432B Octavia St at Hayes, 9:00 a.m.
- D6 Supervisor Jane Kim: Central City SRO Collaborative, 48 Turk St at Mason, 9:00 a.m.
- D7 Supervisor Norman Yee: will join Sup. Breed at Ritual, Octavia St at Hayes, 9:05 a.m.
- D9 Supervisor David Campos: Precita Park Cafe , 500 Precita at Alabama, 8:30 a.m.
- D10 Supervisor Malia Cohen will join Sup. Breed at Ritual, Octavia St at Hayes, 9:00 a.m.
- D11 Supervisor John Avalos: Mamá Art Cafe, 4754 Mission St at Persia, 7:45 a.m.
You can score a free pre-loaded Clipper card, Walk to Work Day tote bag, Clif Bars, coffee, and other treats at one of these locations on Friday:
- Central City SRO Collaborative - 48 Turk Street at Mason (8:00 to 10:00 a.m.)
- Mamà Art Café - 4754 Mission Street at Russian Avenue (6:30 to 10:30 a.m.)
- Precita Park Café - 500 Precita Avenue at Alabama (7:30 to 10:00 a.m.)
- Peet’s Coffee and Tea - 2197 Fillmore Street at California (7:30 to 10:00 a.m.)
- Peet’s Coffee and Tea - 595 Market Street at Second (7:00 to 10:00 a.m.)
- Réveille Coffee Co. - 200 Columbus Avenue at Kearney (7:30 to 10:00 a.m.)
- Ritual Coffee Roasters - 432B Octavia Street at Hayes (7:30 to 10:00 a.m.)
- Sports Basement - 1590 Bryant Street at 15th (9:00 to 11:00 a.m.)
- Velo Rouge - 798 Arguello Boulevard at McAllister (7:30 to 10:00 a.m.)
- Whole Foods (Haight) - 690 Stanyan Street at Haight (8:00 to 10:30 a.m.)
- Whole Foods (Market) - 2001 Market Street at Dolores (8:00 to 10:30 a.m.)
- YMCA Bayview - 1601 Lane Street at Quesada (7:30 to 10:00 a.m.)
- YMCA Chinatown - 855 Sacramento Street at Grant (7:00 to 10:00 a.m.)