West Portal Station Safety and Community Space Improvements
Learn what's next for the project in our May 2, 2024 project update, including:
- Meetings of the Welcoming West Portal Committee, which is anticipated to begin weekly meetings the week of May 13.
- An informational presentation at an SFMTA Board Meeting in early June to provide an overview of the project proposals and feedback heard to date. This public hearing will include an opportunity for members of the public to share their feedback directly with the SFMTA Board
- A presentation at an SFMTA Board Meeting this summer to consider transportation changes that require their approval (e.g. turn restrictions, transit lanes)
Próximos pasos
- Varias reuniones del Comité de Bienvenida de West Portal, que supuestamente comenzará sus reuniones semanales en la semana del 13 de mayo.
- Una presentación informativa en la reunión de la Junta de SFMTA de principios de junio para hacer una descripción general de las propuestas del proyecto y de los comentarios recibidos hasta la fecha. En esta audiencia los miembros del público tendrán la oportunidad de hacer sus comentarios directamente ante la Junta de SFMTA.
- Una presentación en una reunión de la Junta de SFMTA durante este verano para considerar los cambios en el tránsito que requieren su aprobación (por ejemplo, restricciones del giro a la izquierda, carriles para el transporte público)
Lea más en nuestras actualizaciones del proyecto.
接下來會發生什麼
- 熱情好客的West Portal委員會 (Welcoming West Portal Committee) 的幾次會議，預計將在5月13日當週開始每週一次的會議。
- 在6月初的三藩市交通局 (SFMTA)董事會會議上進行資訊演示，概述迄今為止聽到的專案提案和意見回饋。這次公開聆訊將包括讓公眾成員有機會直接與三藩市交通局 (SFMTA) 董事會分享他們的意見回饋。
- 在今年夏天的三藩市交通局 (SFMTA)董事會會議上演示，以考慮需要他們批準的交通變更（例如轉彎限制、公交專用車道）
Mayor London Breed and District 7 Supervisor Myrna Melgar have asked the SFMTA to improve traffic safety near West Portal Station in light of the tragic incident killing 4 pedestrians that occurred on March 16, 2024.
West Portal Station is a key connection point in San Francisco’s transportation system. Three rail lines and two bus routes serving 50,000 daily riders intersect at West Portal Avenue and Ulloa Street, where the Twin Peaks Tunnel links the light rail lines to the Market Street Subway. It’s also home to a vibrant commercial corridor full of unique restaurants and shops. Many youth also travel in the area including students from nearby schools like Hoover Middle School and St. Brendan Parish School, who cross the intersection to board transit and visit neighborhood businesses. And families with children at West Portal Elementary, which is just a block away, regularly travel through this area.
The high volumes of people passing through this area underscores the importance of making it safe to make transit connections and travel to and from West Portal residences, businesses and community amenities.
Project goals:
- Improve intersection safety by clearly defining pedestrian, vehicle, and transit movements; and removing vehicle traffic from train tracks.
- Provide more dedicated, and protected pedestrian space for community objectives.
District 7 Supervisor Myrna Melgar on the Project:
“West Portal is one of the most travelled and cherished neighborhoods in San Francisco. Its station should exemplify the name: a portal to the westside. But our current station is in dire need of improvements to make it safer for people going to work, school, and frequenting our small businesses. My office is working closely with the SFMTA and the Mayor’s Office to be bold and swift with the necessary improvements at the West Portal Station Project."
Predicted Completion: Summer 2024
Note: this project’s focus is on delivering a near-term safety project by the summer. After quick build implementation is complete, we will monitor results and make adjustments as needed. Additionally, we will review the project’s effectiveness and consider additional improvements using more permanent materials.