Spectators and protesters at the northbound lanes of The Embarcadero during the relay, which have been closed to vehicular traffic.  The crosswalk was open, allowing people to go back and forth between the north and southbound sides.  For an explanation and additional photos of my experience during the relay please see <a href="//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:BrokenSphere/Gallery/San_Francisco_Bay_Area/San_Francisco/2008_Olympic_Torch_Relay" class="mw-redirect" title="User:BrokenSphere/Gallery/San Francisco Bay Area/San Francisco/2008 Olympic Torch Relay">User:BrokenSphere/Gallery/San Francisco Bay Area/San Francisco/2008 Olympic Torch Relay</a>.
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