Folsom Street runs from the Mission District to Downtown San Francisco. In the Mission you have access to exelent food, night life, parks, public tranportation including BART and MUNI rail and an artistic vibe.

If you want to drive or ride your bike to Downtown San Francisco Folsom is the fastest route from the Mission, it is one way and the lights sync up so if you drive the speed limit you will not have to wait at red lights.