This Weekend: Charity Marathons

This Weekend: Charity Marathons
By Schad Dalton

Events: The winter rains have subsided, the holidays are a distant speck in the rearview mirror and it's now the time of year when events around the city become more prevalent. This weekend is a prime example as multiple events are scheduled, including the return of bonfire season at Ocean Beach from March 1 to October 31. Head to Union Square on Saturday for a free pick-your-own tulips event during American Tulip Day. On Sunday, the Hot Air Music Festival celebrates its 11th year with a celebration of contemporary music at the San Francisco  For those looking to support a good cause as well as dive into the frigid waters of the Bay, head up to Aquatic Park for the 2020 Dash and Splash. On Sunday, the 42nd annual Chinese New Year YMCA Run will take place, benefiting the Chinatown YMCA Community Center. Be sure to check out all of the city's free monthly museum days, too, as each weekend presents new opportunities to visit one (or more!) of San Francisco's many museums for free. Read more about our featured events below.

The Chinatown YMCA on Sacramento Street on December 21, 2012. Photo credit: Don Barrett/Flickr.

2020 Dash and Splash

Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Aquatic Park

Spring may be soon upon us, but that doesn't mean the water around the city has gotten much warmer. This fact comes in handy for this Saturday's Dash and Splash, a 5K/10K race and polar plunge for charity. If that weren't already enough to set this event apart, participants are encouraged to don the wackiest costumes they can find or create while taking part in the plunge and the race. Proceeds and donations will support upwards of 24,000 Special Olympics athletes in year-round training, education and leadership programs.

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How to Get There on Muni: Participants, costumes and all, may take the F Market and Wharves Line, as well as the 19 Polk, 28 19th Avenue, 30 Stockton, 47 Van Ness, or the 49 Van Ness/Mission routes to the area of the event in Aquatic Park.

Muni Service Notes: There are no planned service changes for this event. 

Chinese New Year YMCA Run

Sunday, 8 to 9:30 a.m.
Chinatown

Now in its 42nd year, the Chinese New Year 5K/10K Run benefits the Chinatown YMCA Community Center, which serves more than a thousand youth and families of the surrounding neighborhoods.

Beginning at Sacramento and Grant streets, the race will take runners, joggers, and walkers along a scenic route through Chinatown, into North Beach, out along The Embarcadero, and then back into Chinatown to the finish line on Kearny Street between California and Sacramento streets.

How to Get There on Muni: Take the 1 California, 8 Bayshore, 10 Townsend, 12 Folsom/Pacific, 30 Stockton, 39 Coit, and 45 Union/Stockton routes as well as the California Cable Car Line to near the starting line at Grant and Sacramento avenues.

Muni Service Notes: The 10 Townsend and 12 Folsom/Pacific routes will have re-routes. The 1 California, 8 Bayshore, 30 Stockton, 39 Coit, 45 Union/Stockton routes and the California Cable Car Line may see minor delays near the race course.

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 February 28, 2020 at 11:23AM
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Muni's Unsung Heroes of Black History

Muni's Unsung Heroes of Black History
By Jeremy Menzies

Black History Month is a great opportunity to tell big important stories, but also to highlight the smaller, less noted stories of everyday people. This week, we're looking back through Muni history at a few people whose day-to-day achievements may not have made headlines but whose contributions nonetheless made a difference to breaking down racial barriers in San Francisco's transit industry.

In September 1950, Muni started the "Courtesy Citation" program to honor the hard work of Muni operators. Operators who received commendations from the public would be recognized in the railway's newsletter and entered into the running for "Muni Man of the Month", an award that brought greater recognition in the form of a $50 check and a special card featuring the winner's photo inside Muni vehicles.

Lilburn Delaney, conductor on the H Potrero streetcar, leans out the back platform of a car in this 1948 photo.

Right away, nominations came in for many black Municipal Railway transit operators who were recognized by riders for their excellent public service. Lilburn Delaney became the first African-American man to be given the honor of "Muni Man" in February 1951. Delaney started at Muni in September 1945 as a conductor on the H Potrero streetcar line and at the time of his award, was a trolley coach operator on the 5 McAllister.

Reginald Simpkins poses for a portrait at the Muni Photo Lab in this 1951 shot. Winners of the Muni Man award like Simpkins were honored with a $50 check and advertisements featuring their photo inside Muni vehicles.

Several months after Delaney, Reginald H. Simpkins was honored as top operator in September of that year. Simpkins, a driver on the 43 Roosevelt bus route, had no shortage of praise from riders on his bus. One letter noted how Simpkins "never loses his dignity or efficiency..." even during busy and stressful rush hour runs and "his sense of humor is so outstanding that it is a real pleasure to ride on his bus."

Beverly Hopkins (Right) and Helen Carson make repairs to a bus at Woods Division.

In June 1978, Beverly Hopkins became one of the first black women to join the maintenance crew at Woods Division. By the time of Beverly’s hiring in the late 1970s, the Muni staff newsletter says the eight newly hired women comprised the “largest number of female automotive service persons ever to work for Muni shops. The need was there and they were qualified.”

Evelyn Wells, Muni's first female Inspector poses while at work in the field in this 1979 shot.

Evelyn J. Wells holds the honor of being the first African American woman to be appointed as a Muni inspector (badge #54). As an inspector, she was responsible for supervising service, helping investigate accidents, and clearing up delays on bus and rail lines. Working previously as an N Judah operator, Wells began as an inspector in May 1979 at age 28.

These brief highlights barely begin to tell the full story of the contributions or struggles of people of color in San Francisco's public transit history. While much focus goes to major figures and big breakthroughs in history, the day in day out work of these "unsung heroes" went a long way to break down racial barriers within the industry.

Published February 27, 2020 at 01:02PM
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Results Are In – How Should We Explore Extending The Central Subway?

Results Are In – How Should We Explore Extending The Central Subway?
By Phillip Pierce

The Central Subway is set to open in summer 2021 and will connect some of the city’s densest neighborhoods and job centers. It is expected to carry tens of thousands of riders everyday from Chinatown, through Union Square and SoMa before linking up with the current above-ground T Third line near the 4th/King Caltrain Station and on to Mission Bay, the Bayview, and Visitacion Valley.

While this new line will be vital for San Francisco’s growing population and workforce, we know that now is the time to continue planning for the future. 

In order to better understand the needs and goals of the community, we held open house meetings and developed an online survey to gauge interest and explore potential ways to extend the Central Subway. This online survey built on the prior 2015 feasibility study results and previous community meetings on the topic.

This interactive survey was given in English, Spanish and Chinese, and allowed users to drop markers in places where they thought subway stations should be analyzed. We were thrilled that the combination of interest in a new subway plus the ease of the survey technology on the web and mobile (thanks MetroQuest!) resulted in over 8,000 responses – a record for the SFMTA!

In general, the results showed that most people favored extending the subway to North Beach. It also showed clusters of interest in new connections near Fisherman’s Wharf, at the soon-to-be-complete Van Ness BRT and in the Marina neighborhood.

Results

After analyzing all 8,137 paper and online responses, which generated over 148,000 data points and 13,000 comments, we compiled the below graphics to summarize the results:

How do you currently get around San Francisco?

Typical travel choices of those that took the survey. Half of respondents regularly take Muni or walk. Most of those that take Muni do so 4 times per week or more.

Which transportation goals would you like to see prioritized?

Transit related goals were ranked as the three highest.

Would an extension of the Central Subway help meet your transportation goals?

When asked if an extension of would help people meet their transportation needs, 79% either agreed or strongly agreed.

Should Central Subway be extended to North Beach using existing tunnels, with a new station near Washington Square?

A large majority of people expressed a desire for a station in North Beach.

If the train extended from North Beach to Fisherman’s Wharf, would you prefer surface or underground?

Most survey-takers indicated a preference for underground transit.

If the train extended from Fisherman’s Wharf towards Marina/Cow Hollow, would you prefer surface or underground?

As with the previous question, most respondents preferred any extension to Marina/Cow Hollow be underground.

Where would you like to see new subway stations?

When compiling all the suggested station locations, clusters started to emerge, as shown in the above map.

Where do you live?

We received responses from all over the city with a high percentage people weighing in from inside the study area (blue box).

Where do you live?

Zoomed in “home” view near the study area: Orange and red areas denote higher concentrations of responses.

Where do you work?

Orange and red areas denote higher concentrations of responses.

Next Steps

After compiling and further analyzing this feedback, we will begin looking at some potential extension routes from an engineering standpoint to better understand the potential trade-offs and benefits. We will reach out again to share them with the community for additional input. Our goal will be to narrow the options to two or three for further planning, environmental review, and design, contingent on identification of funding.

More Information

For more information, visit the Central Subway Extension project page where you can sign up for email updates.

Published February 26, 2020 at 02:08PM
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Reminder: Service Changes Now in Effect

Reminder: Service Changes Now in Effect
By Enrique Aguilar

This past Saturday, the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) made several changes to improve Muni service. These changes will improve reliability and connections, reduce crowding and provide one-seat rides for weekend early morning Metro service with bus substitutions. Affected routes include the J, KT, L, M and N Metro lines, 7 Haight-Noriega, 23 Monterey, 1AX, 1BX, 31AX, 31BX, 38AX, and 38BX.

Weekend Early Morning Metro Bus Service

To reduce the need for transfers during early weekend morning service, all metro lines will be served by bus after the end of Owl service and before Metro stations open. Metro stations open at 6 a.m. on Saturday and 8 a.m. on Sundays. The new early morning metro bus will be a one-seat ride to your destination.

To reduce overcrowding and increase transit reliability on weekdays, the 7 Haight/Noriega will begin running 60-foot buses.  Adding bigger buses to weekday service will provide Muni customers more seats and comfort during morning and evening commutes.

23 Monterey Reroute

Due to construction at SFPUC’s Southeast Treatment Plant, the 23 Monterey will be rerouted from Jerrold to Palou between Toland and Phelps. New bus stops will align with the 24 Divisadero.

Richmond Expresses

The last runs of the day for Muni’s evening Richmond Express service will change, which includes the 1AX, 1BX, 31AX, 31BX, 38AX, and 38BX. Customers are advised to check schedules and note alternate routes. For customers traveling outbound at 7:00 p.m., alternate routes include the 1 California on Davis and Sacramento streets or the 38 Rapid at Fremont and Market streets.

Please pay attention to Muni Alert signs for instructions or look for Muni ambassadors near the affected bus route stops to answer your questions.

12 Folsom/Pacific Extension in Spring 2020

As Muni prepares to update the 12 Folsom/Pacific route to travel through Rincon Hill, we've been keeping a close eye on construction on Folsom Street. Although the Transbay Folsom Streetscape Improvement Project is making progress, conditions on Folsom east of 2nd Street are not yet ready to serve the 7,000 daily customers who ride the 12 Folsom/Pacific. If construction proceeds at the current pace, we anticipate launching the new route in Spring 2020

To learn more, please visit the project page.

Published February 24, 2020 at 01:12PM
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Director of Transportation Report: February 18, 2020

Director of Transportation Report: February 18, 2020
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In this week’s Director’s Report from the SFMTA Board of Directors meeting, Jeffrey Tumlin gave updates on the following topics:

Washington, DC Visit

• House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee on “Autonomous Vehicles: Promises and Challenges of Evolving Automotive Technologies” held last week in Washington, D.C.
• Testified, providing city perspective on what we believe federal AV legislation should include ensuring safety and accountability.
• Urged the Committee members NOT to preempt state and local authority to take measures we think are necessary to protect the public as the technology is tested on public roads during the many years we expect before the federal government adopts AV minimum safety standards.

Muni Service Change

• Starting Saturday (Feb. 22) numerous service changes go into effect to improve reliability, connections and reduce crowding. Affected routes include the Metro lines, 7 Haight-Noriega, 23 Monterey and the 1AX/BX, 31AX/BX and 38AX/BX.
• All metro lines will be served by bus after the end of Owl service and before Metro stations open Saturdays at 6 a.m. and Sundays at 8 a.m., providing customers a one-seat ride to destinations without a transfer.
• The 7 Haight-Noriega will begin running larger 60-foot buses to reduce overcrowding and increase reliability on weekdays.

Black History Month

• To celebrate the two courageous women depicted in the video, the SFMTA’s Black & African American Affinity Group (BAAAG) will be hosting the inaugural event for staff during Black History Month. On hand for the celebration will be Mayor London Breed and Kimberly Erickson, Acting Chief of Staff for Director Toks Omishakin, California Department of Transportation.

Church Station Elevator Upgrades

• Upgrades to the Church Station outbound street elevator will begin the first week of March.
• This will require the elevator to be out of service for about three months while work is being done.
• The station's inbound escalator will be available for customers with disabilities. Wheelchair users traveling outbound will be directed to the elevators at either Castro or Van Ness stations, or to the parallel bus or F Line streetcar service.

Our Board of Directors meeting is usually held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. To watch the meeting in full, go to SFGovTV.

Published February 21, 2020 at 12:52PM
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This Weekend: Russian Festival and Pop Art Show

This Weekend: Russian Festival and Pop Art Show
By Schad Dalton

Service Change Reminder: Starting February 22, 2020, the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) is making service changes to improve Muni service. These changes will improve reliability and connections, reduce crowding and provide one-seat rides for weekend early morning Metro service with bus substitutions. Affected routes include the J, KT, L, M and N Metro lines, 7 Haight-Noriega, 23 Monterey, 1AX, 1BX, 31AX, 31BX, 38AX, and 38BX. For more details, visit https://www.sfmta.com/servicechanges.

Events: There are a plethora of events, large and small, taking place throughout this coming weekend. Take in a free show by the San Francisco Chamber Orchestra at the Herbst Theater on Friday evening, February 21, Take the family out for an education fix on Saturday during the weekly free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area residents or the Cal Academy of Science's Neighborhood Free Days. Be sure to visit the Academy's website to make sure you live in a neighborhood being offered the free visit or to plan ahead for when your neighborhood is on the docket. Those looking to get into the Mardi Gras spirit can head up to North Beach on Saturday for the Mardi Gras Second Line March beginning at North Star Cafe. Throughout the weekend in Pacific Heights the annual Russian Festival will return to celebrate the Russian American experience and, in SoMa, pop culture art fans will have three days to enjoy various works of pop art from some of the world's best-known franchises. Read more about our featured events below.

The 1 California will take riders heading to the Russian Festival with a short walk of the event on Sutter Street. Photo: SFMTA Archive

Russian Festival

Friday-Sunday, Various times
Pacific Heights

Piroshki, borsch, and flavored vodkas, oh my!  Those are just a few of the highlights of the celebration of the Russian American that is the annual Russian Festival. Over the course of three days at the San Francisco Russian Center in Lower Pacific Heights, attendees will be treated to folk song and dance, ballet performances and much more.

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How to Get There on Muni: The 1 California, 2 Sutter/Clement, 3 Jackson, 22 Fillmore, 24 Divisadero, 38 Geary, 38R Geary Rapid and the 43 Masonic routes all have stops within easy walking distance of the event.

Muni Service Notes: There are no planned service changes for this event.

Pop Culture Art Show

Friday-Sunday, Various times
SoMa

Fans of pop culture art or perhaps a fan of such franchises as Harry Potter or Star Wars should set aside some time throughout this weekend to head downtown for the free Pop Culture Art Con at the Palace Hotel. The show will feature nationally-recognized artists and their works showcasing characters and scenes from Disney, Marvel and DC Comics, the aforementioned Harry Potter and Star Wars franchises and much more. 

How to Get There on Muni: Riders may utilize an Muni Metro line to downtown, the F Market and Wharves Line, any Market Street bus route as well as the 8 Bayshore, 10 Townsend, 12 Folsom/Pacific, 14 Mission, 14R Mission Rapid, 25 Treasure Island, 30 Stockton or 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 February 20, 2020 at 01:02PM
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Safe Streets in the Year of the Rat!

Safe Streets in the Year of the Rat!
By Uyen Ngo

Happy Lunar New Year! Celebrated by many in the Asian community, the Lunar New Year follows the cycles of the moon and the beginning of its calendar year is usually in late January or early February. For many, the beginning of the year brings a fresh mindset and resolutions for a happy and healthy new year.

Each year is represented by one of 12 zodiac animals who are associated with certain characteristics. 2020 is the Year of the Rat, the rat is considered a clever and resourceful character. Safe Streets in the Year of the Rat launched last week and is an educational traffic safety campaign reinforcing one of Vision Zero’s main messages of slowing driver speeds for everyone’s safety.

In the zodiac, rats are seen as savvy, quick thinkers. They’re not the fastest, instead they use their smarts to get ahead. This new Chinese-language campaign references these zodiac qualities and encourages people to plan ahead for their trips throughout the city by leaving early and driving smart, not fast.

Copy reads: Goal for Year of the Rat. Plan Ahead, Leave Early, Drive Smart, not Fast.

Vision Zero launches this campaign aimed at advancing cultural competency and reducing injury disparities. As stated in the Vision Zero Action Strategy, equity is a core principle. Our transportation system should be safe for all road users, for all modes of transportation, in all communities and for people of all incomes, races and ethnicities, languages, ages, abilities, and housing status.

Chinese make up the second-largest racial group in San Francisco (U.S. Census Bureau, 2012-2016 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates) with Chinese being the second most spoken language in the city. This community is also disproportionately involved in severe and fatal traffic collisions. To ensure Vision Zero safety messaging reaches this important community in San Francisco, Safe Streets in the Year of the Rat was developed.

To achieve equitable outcomes and save lives, Vision Zero initiatives go deeper with multicultural communication and outreach so that we can uncover culturally-specific assumptions, barriers, and motivations that lead to more effective ways of reaching communities of concern.

Over the last couple of years, organizations and cultural consultants serving Chinese populations - as well as residents themselves - were involved in the development of this campaign. From outreach to focus groups and intercept surveys, the Chinese community shared traffic safety concerns, identified common channels for receiving information, and prioritized the visual look and messaging of the campaign.

The campaign plays on the Lunar New Year of the Rat theme as well as emphasizes the culturally celebratory colors of red and gold throughout the design. Here’s to a safe New Year for all San Francisco.

Where will people see this campaign? To reach the greatest number of people, the bulk of this campaign will be delivered through digital advertising and will connect with Chinese-speaking drivers through their devices (cell phones, laptops, etc.), especially drivers using Waze, Uber, and Lyft apps as well as those using WeChat. Paper advertisements will also be placed in Chinese-language newspapers.

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.

To learn more about Vision Zero work visit visionzerosf.org

Published February 19, 2020 at 03:05PM
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SFMTA Public Meetings February 18 - March 2

SFMTA Public Meetings February 18 - March 2
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Board of Directors Meeting

Tuesday, February 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 services 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 meetings are usually held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. The agenda includes presentations and discussions on adopting the Bayview Community Based Transportation Plan, the Fiscal Year 2021 and FY 2022 operating budget and the Curb Management Strategy.

Valencia Bikeway Improvements Open House

Monday, February 24, 6 p.m.
City College San Francisco Mission Campus
Nearby Muni Routes: 9, 9R, 14 Mission, 24, 49, 67, J Church

Following a successful pilot implementation of parking-protected bike lanes between Market Street and 15th Street in spring 2019, the SFMTA began advancing design work between 19th Street and Cesar Chavez and has developed a draft design to share with the community.

Please stop by the open house anytime from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. to share your public comment on the proposed changes. As part of the SFMTA’s Quick-Build Program, this open house will also serve as a public hearing. This next phase of improvements includes parking-protected bikeways, parking and loading changes, adding parking meters to side streets, left-turn restrictions, stop changes for the 12-Folsom and commuter shuttle program, and pedestrian improvements such as daylighting and advanced limits lines on Valencia Street from 19th Street to Cesar Chavez. Pending the approvals process, the improvements are anticipated to be installed in spring 2020. We look forward to seeing you there!

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 February 18, 2020 at 10:02AM
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Curb Management Strategy

Curb Management Strategy
By Tom Maguire

When people talk about transportation, we usually focus on traditional traffic engineering tools like traffic signals and bike lanes that can move people through the city. However, what happens at the curb can be just as important to the safe operation of our streets and the health of small businesses in our city.

San Francisco has long been at the forefront of managing our curbs, but we have traditionally focused on parking. Our residential permit parking program, established in the 1970s, was one of the country’s first, and in 2011 we implemented the ground-breaking demand-responsive meter pricing program, helping people find a space near their destination. Both of these programs have been adopted by other cities across the country to help manage demand for parking.

However, vehicle parking is just one use of the curb, and it’s not always the most efficient or effective at achieving our larger goals. For decades, the SFMTA Color Curb Program has worked to create loading and short-term parking zones based on constituent requests. This system has helped serve the needs of specific businesses and property owners, but it has its limits when it comes to planning proactively for the needs of a whole block or neighborhood. This has long been an issue for trucks, taxis, and even just regular drivers dropping off a family member– when there’s no room to pull over, people have to double-park.

This has become especially important as our city has grown and demands on the curb have increased. The rise of transportation network companies (TNCs) like Uber and Lyft, food delivery services, and the increase of online shopping and home delivery have increased the pressure on loading and curb space.

These changes in the transportation landscape have resulted in more double parking, circling, and other behaviors counter to our goals of a safe, reliable, and well managed transportation system. The spread of bike and transit lanes across our city has made it even more important to cut down on double parking to improve safety and transit reliability.

Over the past year, the SFMTA has developed the nation’s first comprehensive, citywide Curb Management Strategy. The Strategy serves as a policy document guiding the Agency’s policies towards the curb across our divisions and recommends specific changes to state and local legislation, along with internal policies and processes. The document will complement the SFMTA’s existing outreach and approval processes to help achieve broader city goals such as safety and equity.

At the core of the Strategy is a framework to guide decisions around the curb across the city, recognizing that different neighborhoods have different needs. For example, the need for goods loading is much higher Downtown and on neighborhood commercial corridors than in residential areas. However, throughout the city, the need for safe access to the sidewalk from a bus or a train takes precedence over parking.

Policy recommendations are organized under six key objectives, including advancing a holistic planning approach, accommodating growing loading needs, increasing compliance with parking and loading regulations, improving access to up-to-date data, rationalizing policies towards private users of curb space, and promoting equity and accessibility. The SFMTA has categorized recommendations by level of effort and impact, and staff will work in close coordination with internal and external stakeholders to prioritize these recommendations for implementation.

The humble curb has been underappreciated for years, but with the Curb Management Strategy, the SFMTA is making sure we think holistically and proactively about this important, and limited, resource. By making these strides, we can ensure the curb supports our City’s wider goals of Transit First, Vision Zero, the Climate Action Strategy, and business vitality.

Published February 14, 2020 at 12:39PM
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H. Welton Flynn: A Pioneer in Public Service

H. Welton Flynn: A Pioneer in Public Service
By Jeremy Menzies

This February for Black History Month we're highlighting one of San Francisco's most important figures in transportation, H. Welton Flynn. Flynn is best known for his key leadership at the SF Public Utilities Commission and as the inaugural chairman of the SFMTA Board of Directors. Mr. Flynn was the first African American appointed to a city commission and served the longest term of any commissioner in San Francisco’s history. He served under six different mayors, being elected to the office of President or Chairman more than a dozen times.

Welton Flynn in 1978 during the inaugural run of Muni light rail in the Market Street Subway. Flynn’s leadership on the Public Utilities Commission was crucial during this era of change and adoption of new technology in San Francisco transit.

Flynn's long tenure in transit began with his appointment to the Public Utilities Commission, which oversaw Muni operations, in 1970. Flynn led the introduction of Muni's monthly "Fast Pass", the launch of Muni Metro subway service and the City's first accessible transit services program, and the implementation of both the Cable Car System Rehabilitation Program and the Third Street Light Rail Project. Beyond transit improvement programs, he created the Minority and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program, which opened up contracting opportunities to minority and women-owned businesses and as the first program of its kind in the nation, paving the way for implementation in cities around the country. It became the model for contracting used by UMPTA. Flynn was also the driving force behind hiring the first African American head of any transit system in the nation, Curtis E. Green, who moved up the ranks at Muni from operator to general manager.

Implementation of the iconic Muni “worm” logo and orange Muni vehicle color scheme occurred during the era of management by PUC Commissioner Flynn and Muni General Manager Curtis Green. Here, at the press conference to debut the new style in 1975, Flynn (left) and Green (right) talk with the creator of the look, graphic designer Walter Landor.

On July 21, 1989, Welton Flynn's contributions to our transit system and city were immortalized with the naming of Muni's newest bus maintenance facility in his honor. The H. Welton Flynn Motor Coach Division, a former steel warehouse, was completed in 1983 to house and repair Muni’s fleet of larger 60-foot articulated buses. Flynn Division today is a key part of our transit operations, running high-ridership lines like the 38R, 14R, and 9R.

H. Welton Flynn speaks at the dedication of the Muni Flynn Division bus facility on July 21, 1989.

Four years after retiring from the PUC in 1992, Flynn was called upon by Mayor Willie L. Brown, Jr., to steer the Public Transportation Commission. Shortly thereafter in 2000 he became the first chairman of the SFMTA Board of Directors. Flynn retired from this post in 2004, drawing to a close his decades-long career of service to the people of San Francisco.

His illustrious career culminated in 2006 when Flynn was inducted into the APTA Hall of Fame with glowing recommendations from Senator Dianne Feinstein, former Mayor Brown, and local transit leaders.

In 2016, Flynn passed away at the age of 94 and at his memorial, former Mayor Brown said of Flynn:

“… he had integrity and the sensibilities necessary to do the work … he loved the people of San Francisco.”

Check out more photos of Welton Flynn at the SFMTA Photo Archive and follow us on Instagram for more nuggets of history this month.

Published February 13, 2020 at 01:33PM
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This Weekend: Tulipmania at the Wharf and Goats in North Beach

This Weekend: Tulipmania at the Wharf and Goats in North Beach
By Schad Dalton

Pier 39 comes alive with color during the annual Tulipmania event taking place this month. Photo: Ed and Eddie/Flickr

Valentine's Tulipmania

Feb. 8-17, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily
Pier 39

Spring is nearly here and that means Tulipmania returns to Pier 39 with daily guided tours of the thousands of tulips brought in for the occasion. Lasting from February 8th through 17th, this Valentine's weekend is a perfect time to experience the vibrant colors and delightful scents of the tulips dispersed around Pier 39. Learn more about the flowers, receive helpful gardening tips and more with one of the guided tours or stop by for a self-guided tour any time before the event concludes.

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How to Get There on Muni: Head up to Fisherman's Wharf via the E Embarcadero or F Market streetcar lines, as well as the 8 Bayshore, 39 Coit, or 47 Van Ness routes.

Muni Service Notes: There are no planned service changes for this event.

Valentine's Goat Cuddling

Friday, 4 to 8 p.m.
North Beach

That's right, Valentine's Day but with goats. Spend time with that special someone during this unique happy hour event in North Beach that features goat cuddling, photos with goats, local art and artists and, of course, beverages for all ages. All proceeds from this event will go to support City Grazing, a local charitable organization that provides landscaping aimed at sustainable land management and fire risk reduction through the use of goat grazing.

How to Get There on Muni: Head to the event using the 8 Bayshore, 30 Stockton, 39 Coit or 45 Union/Stockton routes.

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 February 12, 2020 at 01:49PM
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Transportation is For All

Transportation is For All
By Lori Phelan

Like many cities across the United States, San Francisco's history of racial segregation and discrimination also runs deep. Nowhere is it more omnipresent than in the story of our City's own transportation history.

A century before Rosa Parks took a stand, others did here as well. Charlotte Brown was one such woman. She was en route to a doctor's appointment. Mary Ellen Pleasant was another. These two women had the courage and fortitude to stand up for their human rights and helped to lead the way for others to follow. Sadly, there's little historical background on their lives more than documented here, including photographs accurately identifying the women.

Charlotte L. Brown 

Charlotte Brown challenged racial segregation in the early 1860s when she filed a lawsuit against a streetcar company in San Francisco after being forcibly removed from a horse-drawn streetcar because of her race. She sued the Omnibus Railroad and Cable Company again following a subsequent incident and was eventually awarded $500; valued at about $15K today.

Born in 1839 in Maryland, one of several children, Charlotte Brown moved to San Francisco with her family sometime between 1850 and 1860. Little more is known about her life or when she died. What is written can be found in San Francisco's own Rosa Parks, published in the San Francisco Chronicle, Jan. 16, 2012.

Mary Ellen Pleasant 

Like Brown, Mary Ellen Pleasant is best known for successfully challenging racial discrimination in San Francisco after she and two other black women were ejected from a city streetcar in 1866. 

She took the Omnibus Railroad Company to court twice, of which the second lawsuit filed was taken to the California Supreme Court. The Court ruled that streetcar exclusion based on race was unlawful. Both lawsuits changed racist practices, and in 1893 the state Legislature enacted a prohibition on streetcar segregation. 

Most sources have recorded that Mary Ellen Pleasant was born Aug. 19, 1814, in Virginia and spent her early years in Nantucket, Massachusetts. Her gravestone at Tulocay Cemetery in Napa, however, states 1812. She died Jan. 4, 1904, at the age of 89.

Born into slavery, Pleasant became a Gold Rush-era millionaire, defying conventions of what a black woman could be in the 19th century. Much of her life is shrouded in mystery such as her birth year. As an abolitionist, she worked on the Underground Railroad, helping to bring others to California during the Gold Rush Era, and she identified herself as "a capitalist by profession" in the 1890 United States census. 

Legal proceedings late in life left her in poverty by the time she died. The Mary Ellen Pleasant Memorial Park located on Octavia Street was named in her honor. 

Published February 11, 2020 at 02:37PM
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Service Changes Coming February 22

Service Changes Coming February 22
By Enrique Aguilar

Starting February 22, 2020, the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) is making service changes to improve Muni service. These changes will improve reliability and connections, reduce crowding and provide one-seat rides for weekend early morning Metro service with bus substitutions. Affected routes include the J, KT, L, M and N Metro lines, 7 Haight-Noriega, 23 Monterey, 1AX, 1BX, 31AX, 31BX, 38AX, and 38BX.

To reduce the need for transfers during early weekend morning service, all metro lines will be served by bus after the end of OWL service and before Metro stations open. Metro stations open at 6 a.m. on Saturday and 8 a.m. on Sundays. The new early morning metro bus will be a one-seat ride to your destination.

To reduce overcrowding and increase transit reliability on weekdays, the 7 Haight/Noriega will begin running 60-foot buses.  Adding bigger buses to weekday service will provide Muni customers more seats and comfort during morning and evening commutes.

Due to construction at SFPUC’s Southeast Treatment Plant, the 23 Monterey will be rerouted from Jerrold to Palou between Toland and Phelps. New bus stops will align with the 24 Divisadero.

The last runs of the day for Muni’s evening Richmond Express service will change, which includes the 1AX, 1BX, 31AX, 31BX, 38AX, and 38BX. Customers are advised to check schedules and note alternate routes. For customers traveling outbound at 7:00 p.m., alternate routes include the 1 California on Davis and Sacramento streets or the 38 Rapid at Fremont and Market streets.

Please pay attention to Muni Alert signs for instructions or look for Muni ambassadors near affected bus route stops to answer your questions. Check if your route is affected at SFMTA.com/ServiceChanges.

Published February 10, 2020 at 05:30PM
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Leading with Success: the January Board Workshop

Leading with Success: the January Board Workshop
By Bradley Dunn

Last Tuesday the SFMTA Board of Directors held their annual workshop, a special meeting that allows staff and the board to work together on larger issues. This year the workshop focused on our upcoming two-year budget. Our budget reflects the values of the agency, prioritizes investments in our transportation system and helps define our work over the next two years.

The city's booming economy and housing policies have created challenges for our transportation sector. Those challenges are reflected in the SFMTA's failure to meet safety, ridership and congestion goals. The good news is we also know that where we invest, we see safer streets and higher bike and transit use. For the years ahead, we have ambitious plans to keep investing, innovating, and meeting these challenges.

You can watch the board workshop to see how the agency plans for the future and incorporates policy guidance from our board and the public. 

Below is a synopsis of some of the key topics which will help you navigate to areas of interest. Each section includes a link to the related video and a full video playlist is also included.

Welcome and Purpose

• San Francisco's transportation sector is struggling across key indicators – safety, ridership and congestion 
• This agency, however, understands the solutions. Where the SFMTA invests we see safer streets, better transit, and higher ridership 
• We understand the root of the problem, including job growth, traffic speeds and housing needs

2019 Travel Decision Survey

• Sustainable trips are down as a percentage of mode share
• Ridership is up on transit routes improved via Muni Forward

Strategic Challenges

• Consistent customer frustrations with safety; transit wait times, crowding and reliability; traffic congestion; and overall service by the agency
• These challenges are known and understood by the agency and require systematic changes
• FY 2021-2022 budget addresses issues across the agency 

Financial Challenges

• Our financial objectives are financial sustainability (on-going) and economic resiliency (disruption)
• Structural imbalance exists between on-going sustainable revenues and growing expenses

Asset Management Strategy

• Agency must move from a reactive culture and a preventative one
• For the first time, the agency integrated asset management data and analysis into the development of the FY 2022 budget and FY 2025 Capital Improvement Program

Advancing Vision Zero

• Progress made toward the strategic action plan in 2019, including 9 quick-build projects, the legislating of Market Street's closure to general vehicle use, and more
• Proposal to use TNC tax: 50 percent for more quick-build projects and 50 percent for signal hardware upgrades
• $1.2 million annual request for consistent educational program funding, focused on behavior change

Improving Transit Security

• Plans to harden security at SFMTA facilities
• Work will include repairing fences, gates and exterior doors, trimming trees and shrubs to increase visibility, and installing floodlights to increase visibility outside the buildings near the alleys or dark street corners.
• Proposal to expand the Muni Transit Assistance Program (MTAP)

Delivering Excellent Service

• Request for 12 new positions to increase training and support for Transit staff
• Propose increased supervision staffing to build a service-oriented work culture, improve training and create an oversight team
• Request for new planner and communication positions, rail and subway maintenance, and other positions and capital improvements
• Launch new customer information system

Managing Congestion and Demand

• Proposal to upgrade parking meter hours to 10 p.m., at lower rates, as well as green and white zones
• Expansion will be based on engagement with District Supervisors and local merchants, evaluated, and potentially expanded to other areas if deemed successful
• Also proposing 44 parking control officers to support multimodal safety and traffic flow

Equity and Service Expansion

• Fare revenues are down, and there are concerns about access to Clipper Card add-value locations and other discounted fare programs
• New fare policies could include a day pass for purchase at the fare box, monthly fare capping and other benefits through Muni Mobile
• Board could also consider pausing fare indexing, reducing Clipper fare differential 50 percent ($0.25), expanding free youth program to all kids, introducing a City College annual pass
• Proposing a 6 – 6.5 percent service expansion by end of the fiscal year 2022

Improving Hiring/Talent Acquisition

• Agency has only 1 HR analyst per 118 vacancies
• Talent acquisition critical to achieving the agency's goals
• Goal to hire 525 operators in 2020-2021

Improving Agency Culture

• Half of the agency staff are satisfied with their job
• New positions proposed to focus on racial equity, social equity, and inclusion

2021-2022 Operation and Capital Budget – 2021-2025 Capital Improvement Program

• Projected operating gap of $66 million in 2021 and $77 million in 2022
• Muni Working Group and other proposal sets add significantly to the gap
• Revenue options include meter modernization and fare changes​

Published February 10, 2020 at 02:53PM
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Director of Transportation Report: February 4, 2020

Director of Transportation Report: February 4, 2020
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In this week’s Director’s Report from the SFMTA Board of Directors meeting, Jeffrey Tumlin gave updates on the following topics:

Vision Zero

• Unfortunately, there has been one fatality since the last report; a collision involving a motorcycle and private vehicle on January 26th near 14th and Mission. The collision resulted in the death of the motorcyclist. The incident is under investigation.
• The Rapid Response Team has no recommendations at this time.

Culture Change

• Met with divisional leadership to reinforce awareness regarding Mayor Breed’s directive to track outcomes by race.
• Ongoing meetings with ChangeSFMTA and the Black and African American Affinity Group (BAAAG), engaging both groups and individuals within the groups in support of the larger agency context.
• Proposing a new Office of Race, Equity and Inclusion.

Bus Acceptance

• The arrival of this trolley bus marks the conclusion of a historic rubber tire fleet replacement program, enabling us to retire our least reliable vehicles and expand the fleet; 814 new buses since 2013.
• These New Flyer vehicles have dramatically improved fleet reliability from an average of 3,000 miles between failures to 10,500 miles between failures; 71 percent further between breakdowns.
• All Trolleys are now equipped with an energy storage system (ESS) battery allowing the Trolley to drive limited distance off wire in the event of an emergency or reroute.

Market Street Update

• Thanks to our crews who were able to deliver most of the work in time for the ribbon-cutting.
• Bicycle improvements are continuing at some intersections with work on red transit lanes ongoing throughout the spring.
• Tremendous support from parking control officers with about 12 to 18 being deployed during peak hours to reinforce the new turn restrictions.
• Officers from the San Francisco Police Department have a very visible presence as well.

Our Board of Directors meeting is usually held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. To watch the meeting in full, go to SFGovTV.

Published February 07, 2020 at 02:13PM
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This Weekend: Lunar New Year Parade and Giants FanFest

This Weekend: Lunar New Year Parade and Giants FanFest
By Schad Dalton

Dragons, firecrackers, food, music and so much more await those attending this weekend's Lunar New Year Street Fair and Parade. Photo: Carnival.com Studios/Flickr

Lunar New Year Street Fair and Parade

Saturday and Sunday, various times
Chinatown

The Year of the Rat is upon us and there will be no shortage of celebration of the Lunar New Year this weekend in Chinatown. The annual Lunar New Year Community Street Fair, now in its 29th year, will immerse visitors in the sights, sounds and scents of dancing, live music, delicious food and much more. Along with the shops and restaurants of the neighborhood, there will also be over 120 booths and concessions stands to ensure that there's a little something for everyone. The celebration takes place Saturday and Sunday, but be sure not to miss the grand parade on Saturday evening which will feature floats, costumes, and a 288-foot Golden Dragon that requires a team of over 180 men and women to carry.

How to Get There on Muni: Those traveling to the street fair may take the California Cable Car Line, 1 California, 8 Bayshore, 10 Townsend, 12 Folsom/Pacific, 30 Stockton, 45 Union/Stockton or 76X Marin Headlands Express routes to near the event along Grant Avenue. Parade-goers may take any of the aforementioned routes as well as any Muni Metro line to Powell or Montgomery stations, the F Market and Wharves Line, any Market Street bus route toward downtown, along with the 2 Clement, 3 Jackson, 14 Mission, 14R Mission Rapid, 38 Geary or the 38R Geary Rapid routes.

Muni Service Notes: There will be reroutes on the 10 and 12 throughout the weekend for the street fair. During Saturday's parade, there will be reroutes on the F, 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 14R, 21, 30, 31, 38, 38R, 45, 76X routes and the California Cable Car Line

Giants FanFest

Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Oracle Park

For many, this Saturday's 27th annual Giants FanFest serves as the unofficial kick-off to the 2020 season. Giants fans can find players, coaches, alumni and other VIPs signing autographs at designated locations throughout Oracle Park, as well as have chances to have their photos taken with many of those VIPs. There will also be a chance to walk the field and temporarily pretend to be a major leaguer if just for a few minutes. 

How to Get There on Muni: Riders may take the K-Ingleside/T-Third Street or N Judah Muni Metro lines, as well as the 8 Bayshore, 10 Townsend, 30 Stockton, 45 Union/Stockton or the 47 Van Ness routes to near the ballpark.

Muni Service Notes: There are no service changes planned for this event. Routes heading to and from Oracle Park may experience increased ridership.

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 February 06, 2020 at 03:13PM
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What Will Transportation Look Like In 30 Years?

What Will Transportation Look Like In 30 Years?
By Bradley Dunn

What will transportation look like in 30 years? Give us your thoughts at a hands-on workshop for ConnectSF, San Francisco’s multi-agency long-range transportation planning effort.  Many of the transportation challenges of today are rooted in the long-term planning decisions of the past.  As we plan for the future, we need your help to identify project and policy ideas as we look to build a transportation system that will serve San Francisco best.

ConnectSF is a multi-agency collaborative process to build an effective, equitable, and sustainable transportation system for San Francisco’s future. ConnectSF will identify policies and major transportation investments that will help us reach our priorities, goals, and aspirations as a city.

In the previous phase of work, the ConnectSF program established a 50-year vision for San Francisco. Collaboratively developed with the community, the program’s Futures Task Force and leadership from City agencies, the Vision depicts San Francisco as a growing, diverse, and equitable city with a multitude of transportation options that are available and affordable to all.

Unfortunately, our analysis in our Statement of Needs shows that planned transportation investments and policies will not achieve the ConnectSF Vision by 2050.  Without new investments and policies, San Francisco will not meet the equity, environmental sustainability and economic vitality goals articulated in the Vision.

How do we decide what to invest in? The upcoming workshops are part of the effort to plan for those future investments. We need your help to identify transformative project concepts and policies for the city’s streets, freeways and transit network. Those improvements will help address San Francisco’s transportation needs and move the city closer to the vision for the future.

You can RSVP for our workshop at the Park Branch Library Community Room on Saturday, February 8, from 2 to 4 p.m. here. Or you can RSVP to join us on Thursday, February 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Mission Cultural Center.  Food will be provided. Interpretation will be provided in Spanish, Chinese, and Filipino.

Can’t make it to any of the workshops? We have developed a brief, online survey that closely mirrors the discussion at the workshops.

Published February 05, 2020 at 12:24PM
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Commemorating Rosa Parks Day

Commemorating Rosa Parks Day
By Jeanne Brophy

“I do the very best I can to look upon life with optimism and hope and looking forward to a better day, but I don’t think there is any such thing as complete happiness.” ~ Rosa Parks on optimism

Today marks the 20th anniversary of Rosa Parks Day as legislated by the California State Legislature.  Known as the mother of the civil rights movement Rosa Parks ignited a civil rights movement with her refusal to move from her seat.

It all began  sixty-five years ago, on December 5, 1955 in Montgomery, Alabama, Rosa Parks was jailed and fined $10 for refusing to give up her seat on a public bus to a white man, a violation of the city’s racial segregation laws. This act of civil disobedience, organized by a young Baptist minister named Martin Luther King, Jr., launched the Montgomery Bus Boycott.  The series of events that followed her arrest changed the course of American history. 

In commemoration of the start of Black History Month and to honor Rosa Parks and her courage a plaque in her honor has been installed on a bus to mark this historical civil rights event. 

Additionally, we have installed throughout the bus system a Black Women of Transit history campaign.  The series of bus cards recognizes women who have demonstrated a commitment to civil rights within transportation.

Published February 04, 2020 at 09:10AM
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SFMTA Public Meetings February 3 - February 17

SFMTA Public Meetings February 3 - February 17
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Board of Directors Meeting

Tuesday, February 4, 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 services 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 meetings are usually held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. The agenda for Tuesday's meeting includes presentations regarding the Embarcadero traffic safety.

ConnectSF Public Workshop

Saturday, February 8, 6 p.m.
Park Branch Library Meeting Room
Nearby Muni Routes: 5, 19, 21, 47, 49, F Market, Civic Center Station

What should transportation in San Francisco look like in 30 years? Join ConnectSF at one of our upcoming, hands-on workshops. Your input will be critical in helping us identify project and policy concepts as we look to build a transportation system that will best serve us in the future.

Pedestrian Safety Advisory Committee

Tuesday, February 11, 6 p.m.
City Hall, Room 400
Nearby Muni Routes: 5, 19, 21, 47, 49, F Market, Civic Center Station

The PSAC has been charged with providing expertise on issues concerning pedestrian safety, convenience, ambiance and planning as well as advocating for pedestrian safety by engaging the public, Board of Supervisors and other relevant agencies. To better engage these entities, PSAC has documented their observations about the current state of pedestrian safety in San Francisco and their recommendations for improvements.

It is in the public interest to officially recognize walking as an important component of our transportation system, and as a key component to creating livable and suitable communities. The Pedestrian Safety Advisory Committee, composed of concerned and informed residents, was established to provide insight into issues concerning pedestrian safety, convenience, ambiance and planning.

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 February 03, 2020 at 03:20PM
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