San Francisco police are increasing their patrols and traffic operations along the Embarcadero as the summer travel season heats up.
Police said the increased patrols were planned well before a recent hit-and-run on a pedicab. The more visible patrols are likely to happen during the busiest times.
Tourism is a $9 billion industry in San Francisco. But the plan to increase safety comes at a challenging time. NBC Bay Area's Christie Smith has more in the video report above.