In an effort to stop rampant prostitution, the city of San Francisco set up barricades Friday to stop sex workers and their potential clients from monopolizing four residential blocks in the Mission District.
San Francisco police set up roadblocks on Capp Street, between 18th and 22nd streets, where prostitution has taken over the roadway after sundown nearly every day, but especially on the weekends.
While they’re just temporary, residents told NBC Bay Area that they want something a little heavier.
“These barricades represent the extent of the resources that this city will put towards the mission,” said San Francisco resident Brian McComas.
McComas has an office in the neighborhood,