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VIDEO: Director of Transportation Report June 17, 2019
By Erica Kato
In this week’s Director’s Report from the SFMTA Board of Directors meeting, Ed Reiskin gave the following updates:
Children on Muni
- Retired SFMTA transportation planner Peter Albert will introduce himself and talk San Francisco's Unified School District's After-School Enrichment Program; and educating children about how to ride Muni.
Salesforce Transit Center
- After a lengthy closure for inspections and repairs, the Salesforce Transit Center has been cleared to reopen July 1.
- With nearly 38,000 riders every day, our goal is to provide an orderly transition for our riders. We are focused on making the customer experience, a smooth transition, and making the Transit Center available to our customers as soon as possible.
Faster Bay Area
- An effort is underway to advance a regional transportation mega-measure led by the San Francisco Bay Area Planning and Urban Research Association (SPUR), the Bay Area Council and the Silicon Valley Leadership Group.
Taylor Street Quick-Build Update
- Work has already begun (June 14-16) to retime the signals and stripe roadway as part of the Taylor Street Quick-Build which includes a lane reduction and retimed signals on Taylor between Market and Sutter, a new left turn signal at Ellis, and new and refreshed painted safety zones.
L Taraval Improvement Project
- The L Taraval Improvement Project is set to begin construction.
- Construction along the Taraval corridor will take place in two phases/segments. Segment A will begin in July 2019 and cover the area from San Francisco Zoo to Sunset Boulevard; Segment B is set to begin in early 2020 and continue from Sunset Boulevard to West Portal.
Fare Increases
- Based on the SFMTA Board’s automatic fare indexing policy, which links fare increases to inflation and labor costs, fare increases will go into effect July 1. Single ride adult fares will increase by $0.25 and by $0.15 for discounted fares.
… and more.
To watch the meeting in full, you can stream it on sfgovtv.org.
Published June 29, 2019 at 04:36AM
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Pride Weekend 2019: Generations of Resistance
By Schad Dalton
The SFMTA is proud to have a contingent in the annual SF Pride Parade. Photo: SFMTA Archive
San Francisco Pride Weekend
Friday through Sunday, various times
Castro and Civic Center
The annual celebration of the LGBTQ community commences this weekend with a parade along Market Street from downtown to the Civic Center. With over 200 parade contingents, 200 exhibitors, plus more than 20 stages, the San Francisco LGBT Pride Celebration and Parade is the largest LGBT gathering in the nation. Gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer and straight revelers will fill up Civic Center for a weekend full of concerts, DJs, performances and speeches. The culminating event of the weekend will then be the grand parade on Sunday morning.
The celebratory weekend kicks off on Friday, as it has since 2004, with the Trans March, one of the largest transgender Pride events of its kind in the world. The march will begin in Dolores Park and proceed to Civic Center and its mission is to inspire and support all trans and gender non-conforming people in order to realize a world of social justice and equality. On Saturday, the annual Dyke March will take to the streets with their message of love, community and solidarity, departing from Dolores Park at 5 PM after their rally that begins at 11 AM.
The marquee event of Pride weekend is without question the world famous Pride Parade --Sunday at 10:30 AM-- which brings thousands of people from all over the world for a jubilant and spectacular show. The parade, with its legion of enthusiastic participants, will begin at Market and Beale streets then travel westward up Market to 8th Street where the parade will terminate.
How to Get There on Muni: Riders can get to the Castro and Dolores Park festivities via the J Church Line, 22 Fillmore, 24 Divisadero, 33 Ashbury/18th Street, or the 37 Corbett routes.
Those looking to join the celebration at the Civic Center may take Muni Metro to the Civic Center station, the F Market and Wharves Line, as well as the 5 Fulton, 6 Haight/Parnassus, 7 Haight/Noriega, 9 San Bruno, 14 Mission/14R Mission Rapid, 19 Polk, 21 Hayes, 47 Van Ness, or the 49 Van Ness/Mission routes. Due to multiple street closures and service re-routes, it is recommended that you use the Muni Metro subway to either Castro or Civic Center stations to attend all the festivities.
Muni Service Notes: The F Market and Wharves Line, 2 Clement, 5, 6, 7, 8 Bayshore, 9, 10 Townsend, 12 Folsom/Pacific, 14/14R, 19, 21, 25 Treasure Island, 27 Bryant, 30 Stockton, 31 Balboa, 38 Geary/38R Geary Rapid, 45 Union/Stockton routes will have reroutes. The K Ingleside/T Third, L Taraval and M Oceanview lines will operate as two-car trains this weekend to provide extra space for riders to and from events.
Published June 28, 2019 at 03:37AM
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All LRV4 Doors and Two-Car Trains Back In Service
By Benjamin Barnett
This week the agency announced the unlocking of the back door and the resumption of two-car train service on the new LRV4 trains.
All single panel train doors, which are located at the ends of each car, have been retrofitted with additional sensors. In addition, the train couplers, which allow for the connection of two trains, have been modified to allow safe operation of two-car train service.
Single-Panel End Doors
Between November 2017 and April 2019, there were three incidents that involved the rear-door that resulted in a passenger injury. The most recent incident was on April 12, 2019, when a passenger tried to hold open the rear door and fell into the trackway at Embarcadero Station. Siemens, the train manufacturer, developed an updated door design that provides two additional sensitive edges, including one on the exterior side of the single panel door. This provides increased sensitivity to account for a broader range of obstructions with the doors.
Customers should always avoid holding the doors open in any way. Preventing the doors from closing can damage the door mechanism, cause service delays and it can also be dangerous.
Coupler
On April 11, 2019, a two-car train with no passengers onboard experienced a coupler failure. Couplers are a train component that allow multiple vehicles to operate under the control of one operator. Upon inspection, Siemens and the SFMTA found broken shear bolts that were a symptom of a design flaw within the coupler. Siemens addressed the design flaw, inspected all vehicles and replaced the shear bolts. They are also in the process of replacing any coupler units that were damaged and expect to be complete by the end of July.
These repairs allow for the continued rollout of these once-in-a-generation trains that are more comfortable, reliable and rider-friendly. These cars are part of a fleet expansion that will add more train service to reduce crowding and improve service for hundreds of thousands of daily riders.
Published June 27, 2019 at 05:47AM
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Safer Streets and Sidewalks in the Heart of San Francisco
By Shayda Haghgoo
As our city continues to grow and our streets become busier, we need to work harder and faster to ensure people can get around safely. Two projects currently underway, will soon create a safer and more welcoming environment for walking, biking, shopping and living in the Mid-Market area along Taylor and 6th streets.
These streets have been identified as a part of the city's High Injury Network (i.e. the 13 percent of city streets accounting for 75 percent of traffic injuries). We are implementing pedestrian and traffic calming improvements in the near term, as we work on more comprehensive longer-term changes. While the larger sidewalk widening projects will take more time to deliver, the “quick-build” safety projects on both streets will be delivered by the end of 2019.
Examples of quick-build improvements include road paint, signal timing changes, plastic posts, parking and loading changes. They also serve as demonstration projects that provide an opportunity for community feedback before we start construction of the final projects. The 6th and Taylor Street quick-build projects are just two of the ten projects that we have committed to in 2019.
Safer Taylor Street
Construction of quick-build improvements began on Taylor Street between Market and Sutter in mid-June. You can already see the changes on the street, which primarily removed a northbound lane from Golden Gate Avenue to Sutter Street. Over 90 percent of the collisions that occurred on Taylor in the last five years were a result of the street being over-built, resulting in speeding and unsafe maneuvers. We have already observed traffic moving at a more reasonable speed, making the neighborhood safer for everyone who lives, works or visits the community.
We also installed a new left turn signal on Taylor at Ellis Street, so that people who are crossing don’t have to worry about turning vehicles. All of these improvements are in advance of the larger streetscape project that will widen sidewalks and incorporate streetscape amenities like better lighting and more greenery, with construction starting next year.
Learn more about the project, sign up for e-mail updates, or share your thoughts.
6th Street Pedestrian Safety Project
To address a critical need for pedestrian safety, quick-build improvements on 6th Street will begin in mid-August. In the coming months, similar to the current project on Taylor, we will reduce 6th Street by one travel lane (southbound) to improve safety for everyone on the corridor. We are also adding pedestrian safety zones and removing the parking spaces closest to each intersection from Mission to Howard, motorists and sidewalk users will have a clearer view across streets and alleys on the corridor. Removing a southbound lane of motor traffic and restricting left turns from 6th Street onto Mission will reduce conflicts between vehicles and people on sidewalks and crosswalks. Further improvements, including sidewalk widening and community design enhancements are scheduled to begin construction in 2020.
Learn more about the project, sign up for e-mail updates, or share your thoughts.
More to Come
Both quick-builds will bring needed protection to vulnerable road users, including pedestrians, seniors, children and people with disabilities on one of the most traveled corridors connecting the Tenderloin and SoMa. These follow SFMTA’s efforts on Valencia and Howard streets earlier this year and will be followed by projects on 7th Street in Mission Bay, 5th and Brannan streets in SoMa and California Street in the Richmond. The projects represent our commitment to making our Vision Zero goal a reality.
Published June 26, 2019 at 05:17AM
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Vision Zero SF - It Stops Here
By Uyen Ngo
All intersections are crosswalks.
Messages will be visible throughout San Francisco as part of the award-winning It Stops Here traffic safety campaign, which launches again this month. The campaign highlights the importance of drivers safely yielding to people in crosswalks. It Stops Here will run on bus ads and social media citywide. Crossing the street should be safe for everyone. For everyone’s safety, remember to yield when you see people crossing.
41% of pedestrian collisions happen in crosswalks.
Failure to yield to pedestrians is one of the leading causes of traffic deaths in San Francisco. When Vision Zero launched in 2014, the city developed an education strategy for prioritizing Vision Zero education and outreach efforts. The strategy identified three large scale education programs to launch and continue over the course of ten years, focusing on the top three causes of fatal and severe traffic crashes: speed, failure to yield to pedestrians and unsafe left turns at intersections. The three respective campaigns are: Safe Speeds, It Stops Here, and Safer Intersections.
Pedestrians have right of way.
Vision Zero SF is the city’s road safety policy that will build safety and livability into our streets, protecting the one million people who move about the city every day. San Francisco is committed to achieving our Vision Zero goal of zero traffic deaths.
We have more information about Vision Zero work or you can follow @VisionZeroSF.
Published June 22, 2019 at 04:20AM
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Neighborhood Throwback- Mission & 16th
By Jeremy Menzies
Take a trip back through time with this neighborhood throwback looking at one of the busiest intersections in the Mission District - Mission and 16th Streets.
A group of workers builds a new 14 Line crossover track on Mission Street south of 16th.
One of the earliest photos in the SFMTA Photo Archive from the vicinity of Mission & 16th is this 1905 shot, taken looking south between 16th and 17th Streets. While a number of small businesses occupy the ground floors of the buildings here, the corridor does not have many of the larger apartment blocks and commercial buildings that would come later.
Mission and 16th Streets in January 1915, looking towards the crossing between the 22 Fillmore and 14 Mission streetcar lines.
Jumping ahead 10 years, here's a view looking north from 16th. At least one landmark building is visible- the large building at left, which houses the California Savings Bank today. At right is the Owl Drug Co.'s flagship store, a local drugstore business that grew into a national network of stores by the 1930s.
In the mid-1930s, the Market Street Railway Company rebuilt the 14 Mission streetcar tracks on Mission between 16th and 24th Streets.
Fast-forward 20 years and we have another view taken from 16th, this time looking south at some newly rebuilt street tracks and fresh pavement. By the time this photo was taken in 1936, the corridor had certainly grown into a major commercial zone. Some long-time San Franciscans may recognize the Lachman Brothers furniture store at frame left, which opened in August 1909 and remained a Mission street landmark for many decades.
Looking northeast on Mission and 16th in 1949, just after conversion of the 14 Mission to bus operation.
This 1949 photo shows a transitional period for service on the 14 Mission line. Earlier that year, streetcar service was replaced with the motor buses seen here, which were in turn replaced in 1952 with electric trolley buses. The old tracks and overhead power lines for the 14 streetcars are still visible. Note that the Owl Drug Co. is still in place on the northeast corner, albeit in a totally remodeled building.
A brand new Muni bus picks up passengers outside the 16th & Mission BART station in this 1978 photo.
Our final shot from 1978 may look a bit more familiar with the tall palm trees and brick paving of the 16th St BART plaza. Some Muni riders may also recognize the AM General coach pictured here (brand-new at the time), which wore Muni's beloved "Sunset" livery and sported the iconic "Worm" logo.
We hope this slice of life series has whet your appetite for local history. Check outmore of our historic transit photos at the SFMTA Photo Archive and follow us on Instagram!
Published June 21, 2019 at 03:52AM
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This Weekend: Clusterfest and Summer Circus Day
By Schad Dalton
Events: Civic Center will become an epicenter of music and comedy this weekend during the third annual Clusterfest. For those looking for something a little less raucous, there will be a free summer circus day at Yerba Buena Gardens on Saturday. Read more about our featured events below.
The 19 Polk Route will have a reroute around the Civic Center, but will nevertheless be a good choice to reach Clusterfest this weekend. Photo: SFMTA Archive
Clusterfest
Friday through Sunday, various times
Civic Center
It's that time of year again: Clusterfest returns with comedy, live music and much more. Headliners include comedians John Mulaney and Patton Oswalt while TV fans will be able to do their best Kramer impression on the recreated set of Jerry's apartment from the iconic 90s sitcom Seinfeld or transport themselves to the electric city of Scranton, Pennsylvania on the set of the office from the eponymous and equally-iconic 2000s series.
How to Get There on Muni: Riders may take any Muni Metro line to either the Van Ness or Civic Center stations, the F Market and Wharves Line, as well as 5 Fulton, 6 Haight/Parnassus, 7 Haight/Noriega, 9 San Bruno, 14 Mission, 14R Mission Rapid, 19 Polk, 21 Hayes, 31 Balboa, 47 Van Ness or 49 Van Ness/Mission routes to the area of the event.
Muni Service Notes: The 19 Polk will have a reroute in both directions around the Civic Center area. All other routes to and from the event may see increased ridership and some minor delays.
Summer Circus Day
Friday and Saturday, 12 to 2:15 p.m.
SoMa
Circus Bella is a full-force performance of thrilling feats of balance and strength, demonstrations of grace and a healthy dose of humor courtesy some slapstick antics.The circus showcases static trapeze, rope walking, a 9-person juggling act, contortion, hula hoop, original clowning and more.
How to Get There on Muni: Riders may take any Muni Metro line to Powell or Montgomery stations, the F Market and Wharves Line, any Market Street bus route, as well as the 8 Bayshore, 14 Mission, 14R Mission Rapid, 27 Bryant, 30 Stockton or the 45 Union/Stockton routes to near the event.
Muni Service Notes: There are no planned service changes for this event.
Remember that you can take Muni for the entire day for a single $5 fare. The new $5 Day Pass, available on MuniMobile®, is part of Muni’s recent fare changes. The pass is intended to encourage a safe, convenient way to pay your fare and quickly board Muni vehicles, which reduces overall travel time for everyone. The $5 Day Pass is Muni bus, rail and historic streetcars only.
“On Tap” gives you a heads up about the big events in town and what Muni routes and lines will get you to the party. Look for this feature to be posted usually on Thursdays for a look ahead to the weekend. Check out our Weekend Traffic & Transit Advisory for more details.
Published June 20, 2019 at 04:51AM
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Heads Up: Muni Fare Increases Coming July 1
By Erica Kato
Starting July 1, Muni fare rates will increase for single-trip fares using cash and Limited Use Tickets. We understand that fare hikes are never popular, but they are necessary to keep the system running. A big part of this adjustment is intended to encourage customers to use a more efficient payment method when riding Muni.
As part of Muni fare changes, single-trip fares paid with the MuniMobile® ticketing app or a Clipper Card will cost 50 cents less than onboard cash fares and Limited Use Tickets purchased through Muni Metro station ticket vending machines. These discounts are meant to encourage quicker fare payments that allow Muni customers to spend less time boarding at stops - and more time getting to their destinations.
July Fare Changes Include:
- Reduced Fare Single Rides, including youth, seniors, people with disabilities and Medicare recipients.
- Fare increase for Single Ride.
- Fare increases for monthly “A” and “M” passes for unlimited travel for Muni and BART within San Francisco and discounted monthly passes for Senior, Youth and People with Disabilities not participating in the Free Muni programs.
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Type of Fare |
Fare Price as of July 1, 2019 |
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Adult Single Ride Fare (Cash/Limited Use Tickets) |
$3.00 |
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Reduced Fare Single Ride (Cash/Limited Use Tickets) |
$1.50 |
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Adult Single Ride Fare (Clipper/MuniMobile) |
$2.50 |
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Discount Single Ride (Clipper/MuniMobile) |
$1.25 |
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Reduced Fare Monthly Pass (Muni only) |
$40.00 |
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Adult “M” Monthly Pass (Muni Only) |
$81.00 |
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Adult “A” Monthly Pass (+BART in SF) |
$98.00 |
We will continue to offer free and discounted Muni fare programs, which include discounted Lifeline passes for low-income adults and Free Muni programs for youth, seniors and people with disabilities. The agency conducted a thorough analysis to determine whether these changes would unfairly impact parts of the city population. Findings show that the cash fare increase will not disparately burden minorities and those with low income. Currently, it is estimated that 12 to 14 percent of Muni customers pay with cash or limited-use paper tickets. The fare increases allow the agency to keep pace with labor and other risings costs to ensure the same level of Muni service for all customers.
Single ride tickets paid for with MuniMobile, Clipper Cards and numerous other fares remain the same. Monthly passes provide a great value and are the most convenient way for frequent riders to get unlimited access to Muni service, including cable cars. Monthly passes are currently only available on Clipper®, which is a convenient and secure way to manage your Bay Area transit fares and transfers in an easy-to-use, all-in-one, reloadable card.
MuniMobile can be downloaded to smartphones free of cost, with the ability to store multiple tickets to be purchased for individuals or groups. Clipper can be used on multiple transit systems and can be obtained at any Muni Metro Ticket Vending Machine, the Clipper Card Center at the Embarcadero Muni Metro/BART station and more than 75 third-party vendors including most Walgreens stores in San Francisco. You can also purchase the $5 Day Pass with MuniMobile, which is good for unlimited trips on Muni buses, trains and historic streetcars all day long.
Here is a comprehensive overview and description of these changes.
Published June 19, 2019 at 04:20AM
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SFMTA Public Meetings June 17 - July 1
By Benjamin Barnett
Board of Directors Meeting
Tuesday, June 18, 1 p.m.
City Hall, Room 400
Nearby Muni Routes: 5, 19, 21, 47, 49, F Market, Civic Center Station
The SFMTA Board of Directors provides policy oversight for the safe and efficient transportation of goods and service in San Francisco. This includes the San Francisco Municipal Railway (Muni), automobiles and trucks, taxis, bicycling and walking. The SFMTA Board of Directors also serves as members of the San Francisco Parking Authority.
Our board of directors meeting is usually held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. The agenda for this meeting includes presentations and discussion on long term improvements to Howard and Folsom streets, a Bird-Scoot permit process update and the reopening of Salesforce Transit Center.
Portrero Yard Modernization Project #5
Monday, June 24, 6:30 p.m.
Islais Creek Motor Coach Facility
Nearby Muni Routes: L Ingleside/T Third Street
The SFMTA is planning to rebuild and expand the Potrero Yard, located at Bryant and Mariposa streets. The Potrero Yard Modernization Project will replace the obsolete two-story maintenance building and bus yard with a modern, three-story, efficient bus maintenance and storage garage, equipped to serve the SFMTA’s growing fleet as it transitions to battery electric vehicles. As a result, a modern Potrero Yard will better serve our customers by keeping more buses on the road, help the SFMTA prepare for natural disasters and be more cost-effective.
All visitors must be escorted by staff. Please meet staff next to the security guard structure on Indiana Street near Tulare Street.
Our Meeting Round-Up feature highlights different SFMTA public meetings that will be held within the coming two weeks. These meetings give you the chance to share your ideas and provide us with helpful feedback. Join us at our next meeting to learn more about SF's changing and complex transportation system.
Those listed above are just a few highlights. You can find a full list of upcoming meetings to keep up to date on your favorite SFMTA committees.
Published June 18, 2019 at 06:30AM
https://www.sfmta.com/blog/sfmta-public-meetings-june-17-july-1
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Improving Folsom and Howard
By Bradley Dunn
Making Folsom and Howard Safer
For San Francisco to reach its Vision Zero goal and eliminate traffic fatalities, we must continue to take action on Folsom and Howard streets. In just the last year, three people have died on Folsom and Howard and even more have been severely injured. While we have made near-term improvements to these two streets, there is still more work to do to transform this corridor.
On June 18, the SFMTA Board will vote on the Folsom-Howard Streetscape Project’s long-term changes. The changes address challenges by making it safer and more pleasant to walk, bike, take transit, shop and live along Howard Street from 11th to 4th and Folsom from 11th to 2nd.
If approved the project is expected to begin constructing these improvements in 2021 and hopes to finish by 2023.
Better Transit
Muni service on Folsom Street will see improved reliability through a few street changes. The project will add a transit-only lane from 10th to just after 4th streets. This change could cut the average morning wait times for a bus on Folsom from 15 minutes to just 2 minutes. These improvements will help give people more options to avoid driving, reduce traffic and fight climate change.
Pedestrian Safety Improvements
The project’s pedestrian safety improvements will make it safer and more comfortable for people that live and work in SoMa to walk on Folsom and Howard. Improvements will include:
- Six new signalized mid-block crossings that will help people cross long SoMa blocks safely.
- Raised bikeway crossings which will prioritize pedestrians walking from the parking buffer to the sidewalk.
- More corner bulb-outs that shorten crossing distances making it easier to get across the street safely.
- Improved signal timing that will give pedestrians a head start and more time to cross the street.
Better Biking
While near-term improvements installed parking-protected bikeways on much of Folsom and Howard, these additional long-term changes will make them even better. New two-way bike lanes on Howard and on Folsom will help cyclists connect between bike routes. Throughout the corridor, we are adding enhanced signals that will separate phases for bikes and right turning vehicles (like we have at 8th and Folsom). These signals will allow us to eliminate mixing zones along the corridor and provide more clarity for turning drivers and cyclists alike. Combined with new concrete buffers we think these signals will make riding on Folsom and Howard a safer and more pleasant experience.
Working with the community to design the best Folsom and Howard
These changes are being considered after extensive community outreach. Since the beginning of the project, 400 people have attended our open houses, 1,300 people have responded to our surveys and we have met with more than 100 businesses along the corridor and 20 community groups. We appreciate all of the community input regarding the safety of our streets. Please keep the conversation going in the comments section below.
Published June 18, 2019 at 01:14AM
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2019 Play Streets SF Applications Now Open
By Anna Harkman
Applications are now open for the 2019 season of Play Streets SF, a program empowering San Francisco residents to throw their own series of play-focused block parties on a regular basis and transform their streets into accessible, car-free open space for children, seniors and neighbors to connect. Residents citywide can now get information and apply for their own Play Streets.
With a mission to create healthier, more connected and resilient communities, Play Streets SF provides residents and local organizing teams with the tools needed to reclaim their street for community health and connection - from hassle-free permitting to free safety equipment, outreach tools and play equipment.
Play Streets SF launched in 2017 with an equity-first pilot to ensure the citywide launch was accessible and responsive to the communities who needed it most in San Francisco – African American, Latino, Chinese, Pilipino and Samoan/Pacific Islander communities who all experience disproportionately high rates of poor health. For the first two seasons, Play Streets SF worked solely with communities of concern in San Francisco’s most underserved neighborhoods in terms of open space and recreational opportunities, which also correlates closely with San Francisco’s largest minority communities including Bayview/Hunters Point, Sunnydale/Visitacion Valley, Chinatown and the Excelsior.
Through these collaborations, Livable City has developed a host of resources for the 2019 Play Streets season. From easy-to-host recreational activities like hopscotch, jump rope and street soccer to posters and flyers that are translated into multiple languages, Play Streets SF season helps neighbors focus on community building and fun.
With three to six sessions, each series provides a reliable community space where residents can anticipate and plan. These regular sessions are especially important in neighborhoods that lack open space and recreational opportunities. With three or more sessions, residents become familiar with the program and join in to help, while children quickly catch onto the schedule.
Play Streets SF is presented in partnership with the nonprofit Livable City and the SFMTA. Additional support is provided by the SF Department of Public Health (SFDPH), Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) and the SF Planning Department.
Reclaim your streets for public health and community connection with Play Streets SF!
Published June 14, 2019 at 04:02AM
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Father's Day Weekend: North Beach Festival, Corgi Con and More
By Schad Dalton
Events: This Father's Day weekend is packed with fun and unique events all around the city. Starting on Saturday, the 65th annual North Beach Festival returns for the weekend, while over in the Fillmore District the annual Juneteenth Parade and Festival will continue its tradition of commemorating the abolition of slavery in the United States. Continuing the trek westward, those with a shared love of the beach and dogs can scratch both itches by stopping by the NorCal Corgi Con at Ocean Beach. Lastly, on Sunday (Father's Day!) the 2019 Stern Grove Festival kicks off its 82nd summer of free concerts each weekend and the Giants will wrap up a three-game set against the visiting Milwaukee Brewers. Read more about our featured events below.
The North Beach Festival takes place in the heart of historic North Beach. Photo: Luiza Leite/Flickr
North Beach Festival
Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
North Beach
Generally considered to be one of the country's original outdoor festivals, the North Beach Festival returns to the heart of the historic neighborhood for its 65th year. The two-day event will feature two stages of live entertainment, 125 arts and crafts booths, beverage gardens, kids' chalk art area and much more for the whole family.
How to Get There on Muni: Riders may take the 8 Bayshore, 30 Stockton, 39 Coit, or 45 Union/Stockton routes to the North Beach neighborhood.
Muni Service Notes: The 8 Bayshore will have a reroute in the area of the event. All other routes in the vicinity may experience some minor delays and increased ridership.
NorCal Corgi Con
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Ocean Beach
While the heat is forecast to subside throughout the remainder of the week, it should still be warm and sunny enough to justify a trip to the beach this weekend. If you are one who likes to hang out on the beach on a summer day but often find yourself wishing that upwards of 1,000 corgis would join you, then this Sunday's Corgi Con is just the event for you! This bizarre and fun event celebrates the squat, longer-than-it-is-tall, joyful breed with a day of beach romping, corgi races and more.
How to Get There on Muni: Beach goers and corgi fans alike may take the N Judah Line, as well as the 5 Fulton, 18 46th Avenue, 38 Geary, or the 38R Geary Rapid routes out to the area of the event.
Muni Service Notes: There are no planned service changes for this event.
Remember that you can take Muni for the entire day for a single $5 fare. The new $5 Day Pass, available on MuniMobile®, is part of Muni’s recent fare changes. The pass is intended to encourage a safe, convenient way to pay your fare and quickly board Muni vehicles, which reduces overall travel time for everyone. The $5 Day Pass is Muni bus, rail and historic streetcars only.
“On Tap” gives you a heads up about the big events in town and what Muni routes and lines will get you to the party. Look for this feature to be posted usually on Thursdays for a look ahead to the weekend. Check out our Weekend Traffic & Transit Advisory for more details.
Published June 13, 2019 at 02:30AM
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Traffic Changes on Van Ness Begin June 19
By Estefani Morales-Zanoletti
If you travel on Van Ness Avenue, prepare for a traffic lane shift starting next week.
Beginning on the evening of Wednesday, June 19, the Van Ness Improvement Project will begin shifting lanes on Van Ness Avenue so utility work may continue on the opposite side of the street. These changes mark the halfway point of the utility work included in the Van Ness Improvement Project such as sewer and water main replacement, road base installation and sidewalk replacement.
Work between Sutter and McAllister will shift from the west to the east side of Van Ness Avenue. Work between Lombard and Jackson will shift from the east to the west side of Van Ness Avenue. The traffic lane and construction zone adjustments will take place over four weeks.
Where construction zones are established, meters will be removed, loading zones and blue zones for parking with a valid disabled permit will be relocated. For safety, fencing will be installed around work zones with construction mesh.
The remainder of utility work is being done at an accelerated pace after procedural changes and increases in staff capacity have been put into place.
To prepare yourself for this traffic and construction switch, we encourage you to test alternate routes early. Take transit, walk or bike to your destinations when possible. And of course, allow for extra travel time.
For more details about the next two years of construction on Van Ness, check out our video series. For the latest information, including project updates, sign up here.
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Hoot Hoot - Muni to Provide Additional Nighttime Service
By Benjamin Barnett
L Owl
Muni Owls are an important part of a regional late-night transportation network called the All Nighter, which includes 20+ routes running overnight bus service. Owl service provides late night and early morning service every 30 minutes from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m., Monday to Friday.
The L Owl will see some changes later this month. Starting June 15th, L Owl service will be extended to Fisherman’s Wharf from Ferry Plaza. This will serve as a direct connection to Market Street and other regional transit providers. As part of the All-Nighter, this change provides many workers with more transit options. F-line riders between the hours of 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. can now use the L-Owl, between Castro and the Wharf.
This proposal originated from a service concept that was part of the Late Night Transit Study Phase II Project. The project found there was a need for coverage along the Embarcadero to Fisherman’s Wharf. Low-income customers, in particular, depend on the Owl Network since they are more likely to have lines of employment in service-oriented and industrial jobs that have a late night or early morning start and end times. Click here for a link to The Other 9-to-5 study.
25 Treasure Island
The 25 Treasure Island Line will also see some nighttime service improvements. Starting later this week, service will begin to run every 20 minutes or less until 1 a.m. The Owl bus to Treasure Island will run every 30 minutes. This change came about with the assistance of Supervisor Haney after conducting community outreach on Treasure Island. We are always looking for ways to improve our service and provide a better product to our riders. Please join the conversation and help us fine tune our service in the comment section below.
Published June 11, 2019 at 05:55AM
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