Pursuant to SFMTA Order No. 6781, the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency held an online public hearing on Friday, July 26, 2024 regarding the following proposed changes. On July 30, 2024, the changes below have been approved or withdrawn for further evaluation. Items forwarded for implementation by directive constitute a Final SFMTA Decision. Final SFMTA Decisions, whether made by the City Traffic Engineer or the SFMTA Board, can be reviewed by the Board of Supervisors pursuant to Ordinance 127-18. Information about the review process can be found at: https://sfbos.org/sites/default/files/SFMTA_Action_Review_Info_Sheet.pdf
1. El Camino Del Mar between 32nd Avenue and the Eastern Border of Lincoln Park- Establishing Disabled Parking
ESTABLISH – BLUE ZONE, DISABLED PARKING, AT ALL TIMES
“896” El Camino Del Mar, north side, from 27 feet to 47 feet east of the cross walk, (20-foot zone), Seacliff, Supervisor District 1, Color Curb Program, ccp@sfmta.com.
Per request from San Francisco Parks and Recreation department for disabled parking.
Public Comments: A representative from San Francisco Parks and Recreation who oversees ADA compliance spoke in support of the zone as it would provide disabled access to trails. The ADA Coordinator from the San Francisco Mayor’s Office spoke in support of the zone. A member of the public spoke in support of the zone.
Decision: Approved by the City Traffic Engineer for implementation.
2. 21st Avenue between Geary Boulevard and Clement Street – Removing Short-Term Parking and Adding Daylighting
2a)RESCIND – METERED GREEN ZONE, 30-MINUTE LIMIT, 9:00AM TO 6:00PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY
“389” 21st Avenue, west side, from 10 feet to 28 feet north of Geary Street at metered stall number 397 (18-foot zone)
2b)ESTABLISH – RED ZONE, NO STOPPING AT ANY TIME
“399” 21st Avenue, west side, from 0 feet to 20 feet north of Geary Street (20- foot zone) Outer Richmond, Supervisor District 1, Shared Spaces Program, sharedspaces@sfmta.com
To improve safety and per state assembly bill AB413, the SFMTA establishes red zones near intersections, called daylighting. Daylighting removes visual barriers near a crosswalk or intersection to increase the visibility of those who walk, bike, or drive prior to entering an intersection.
Public Comments: No comments received.
Decision: Approved by the City Traffic Engineer for implementation.
3. Noriega Street between 30th Avenue and 31st Avenue – Establishing a General Loading Zone
ESTABLISH – GENERAL LOADING ZONE, 5-MINUTE LIMIT, 9AM TO 6PM, DAILY
2309 Noriega Street, south side, from 60 feet to 72 feet west of 30th Avenue at meter stall number 2315 (12-foot zone), Sunset, Supervisor District 4, Color Curb Program, ccp@sfmta.com.
Per sponsor request, this general loading zone would serve delivery services and customers going to nearby businesses.
Public Comments: No comments received.
Decision: Approved by the City Traffic Engineer for implementation.
4. 16th Avenue between Taraval Street and Ulloa Street - Relocating and Extending a Passenger Loading Zone
4a)RESCIND – WHITE ZONE, PASSENGER LOADING, 5-MINUTE LIMIT, 7:30AM TO 9:30AM AND 4PM TO 6PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY
633 Taraval Street, south side, from 81 feet to 117 feet east of 17th Avenue, at meter stall numbers 617 and 615 (36-foot zone)
4b)ESTABLISH - WHITE ZONE, PASSENGER LOADING, 5-MINUTE LIMIT, 7:30AM TO 9:30AM AND 4PM TO 6PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY
“2401” 16th Avenue, west side from Taraval to 60 feet southerly, (60-foot zone), Parkside, Supervisor District 7, Color Curb Program, ccp@sfmta.com
A childcare center lost access to their existing passenger loading zone due to the L Taraval Project and is proposing to relocate and extend the zone.
Per staff request this item was pulled from the agenda and not heard at this hearing.
5. Pacific Avenue between Polk Street and Van Ness Avenue – Relocating a Passenger Loading Zone for Daylighting
5a)RESCIND – WHITE ZONE, PASSENGER LOADING, 5-MINUTE LIMIT, 5PM TO MIDNIGHT, DAILY
"1680" Pacific Avenue, north side, from 9 feet to 52 feet east of Van Ness Avenue at meter stall numbers 1642 and 1640 (43-foot zone)
5b)ESTABLISH – RED ZONE, NO STOPPING ANYTIME
"1680" Pacific Avenue, north side, from 0 feet to 14 feet east of Van Ness Avenue (14-foot zone)
5c)ESTABLISH – WHITE ZONE, PASSENGER LOADING, 5-MINUTE LIMIT, 5PM TO MIDNIGHT, DAILY
“1680” Pacific Avenue, north side from 14 feet to 72 feet east of Van Ness Avenue at meter stall numbers 1642, 1640 and 1638 (58-foot zone)
5d)RESCIND – YELLOW ZONE, METERED COMMERICAL LOADING, 30-MINUTE LIMIT, 7AM TO 11AM MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY
“1670” Pacific Avenue, north side from 52 feet to 72 feet east of Van Ness Avenue at meter stall number 1638 (20-foot zone)
5e)ESTABLISH – YELLOW ZONE, METERED COMMERICAL LOADING, 30-MINUTE LIMIT, 7AM TO 11AM MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY
“1668” Pacific Avenue, north side from 92 feet to 113 feet east of Van Ness Avenue at meter stall number 1634 (21-foot zone), Russian Hill, Supervisor District 3, Color Curb Program, ccp@sfmta.com.
Per state assembly bill 413 intersections must be daylit to provide visibility for pedestrians and the sponsor has asked to extend their existing zone to better meet their loading needs. The adjacent yellow zone will also be shifted to accommodate these changes.
Public Comments: Staff from the restaurant sponsoring the zone spoke in support as the proposal would lengthen the existing passenger loading zone, helping to reduce double parking.
Decision: Approved by the City Traffic Engineer for implementation.
6. Sutter Street between Octavia Street and Gough Street – Relocating a Passenger Loading Zone for Daylighting
6a) RESCIND - WHITE ZONE, PASSENGER LOADING, AT ALL TIMES
1590 Sutter Street, north side, from 3 feet to 38 feet east of Octavia Street (35-foot zone)
6b)ESTABLISH – RED ZONE, NO STOPPING ANYTIME
1590 Sutter Street, north side, from 0 feet to 10 feet east of Octavia Street (10-foot zone)
6c)ESTABLISH - WHITE ZONE, PASSENGER LOADING, AT ALL TIMES
1590 Sutter Street, north side, from 10 feet to 50 feet east of Octavia Street (40-foot zone), Japantown, Supervisor District 2, Color Curb Program, ccp@sfmta.com.
Per state assembly bill 413 intersections must be daylit to provide visibility for pedestrians and the white zone will be shifted to accommodate daylighting.
Public Comments: No comments received.
Decision: Approved by the City Traffic Engineer for implementation.
7. Buchannan Street between Pine Street and Bush Street- Relocating Green Zone for Daylighting
7a)RESCIND – GREEN ZONE, SHORT TERM PARKING, 10-MINUTE LIMIT, FROM 9AM TO 6PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY
2101 Pine Street, south side, from Buchanan Street to 20 feet westerly (20-foot zone)
7b)ESTABLISH – RED ZONE, NO STOPPING ANYTIME
2101 Pine Street, south side, from Buchanan Street to 20 feet westerly (20-foot zone)
7c)ESTABLISH - GREEN ZONE, SHORT TERM PARKING, 10-MINUTE LIMIT, FROM 9AM TO 6PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY
“1969” Buchannan Street, west side from Pine Street to 20 feet southerly, (20-foot zone), Western Addition, Supervisor District 5, Color Curb Program, ccp@sfmta.com
Per California State Assembly Bill 413 intersections must be daylit to provide visibility for pedestrians. This proposal would relocate an existing short term parking zone to meet the requirements of AB413.
Public Comments: A member of the public spoke against the item as it would reduce available parking in the area.
Decision: Staff confirmed that the relocation for AB413 is not required. Item not approved by the City Traffic Engineer for implementation.
8. Geary Street between Hyde and Larkin streets - Establish Passenger Loading and Commercial Loading
8a)RESCIND – METERED GREEN ZONE, SHORT-TERM PARKING, 30-MINUTE LIMIT, 9AM TO 6PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY
808 Geary Street, north side, from 18 feet to 40 feet west of Hyde Street at meter stall numbers 804-G (22-foot zone)
8b)RESCIND – METERED YELLOW ZONE, 6-WHEEL COMMERCIAL LOADING, 30-MINUTE LIMIT, 7 AM TO 4 PM, DAILY
822 Geary Street, north side, from 100 feet to 141 feet west of Hyde Street at meter stall numbers 812 and 814 (41-foot zone)
8c)RESCIND – METERED YELLOW ZONE, COMMERCIAL LOADING, 30-MINUTE LIMIT, 7 AM TO 4 PM, DAILY
822 Geary Street, north side, from 141 feet to 162 feet west of Hyde Street at meter stall number 816 (21-foot zone)
8d)ESTABLISH - METERED YELLOW ZONE, 6-WHEEL COMMERCIAL LOADING, 30-MINUTE LIMIT, 7 AM TO 4 PM, DAILY
808 Geary Street, north side, from 18 feet to 60 feet west of Hyde Street at meter stall numbers 804 and 806 (42-foot zone)
8e)ESTABLISH – METERED YELLOW ZONE, COMMERCIAL LOADING, 30-MINUTE LIMIT, 7 AM TO 4 PM, DAILY
810 Geary Street, north side, from 60 feet to 80 feet west of Hyde Street at meter stall number 808 (20-foot zone)
8f)ESTABLISH - WHITE ZONE, ACCESSIBLE PASSENGER LOADING, 5-MINUTE LIMIT, AT ALL TIMES
822 Geary Street, north side, from 80 feet to 141 feet west of Hyde Street at meter stall numbers 810, 812, and 814 (61-foot zone), Tenderloin, Supervisor District 3, Mari Hunter, mari.hunter@sfmta.com
Relocates commercial loading to provide an accessible passenger loading for a health clinic that has completed project review through SDAT.
Public Comments: No comments received.
Decision: Approved by the City Traffic Engineer for implementation.
9. Pine Street between Powell Street and Stockton Street – Shifting a Passenger Loading Zone for Daylighting
9a)RESCIND – WHITE ZONE, PASSENGER LOADING, AT ALL TIMES
796 Pine Street, north side, from 12 feet to 34 feet east of Powell Street (22-foot zone)
9b)ESTABLISH – RED ZONE, NO STOPPING ANYTIME
796 Pine Street, north side, from 0 feet to 20 feet east of Powell Street (20-foot zone)
9c)ESTABLISH – WHITE ZONE, PASSENGER LOADING, AT ALL TIMES
796 Pine Street, north side from 20 feet to 42 feet east of Powell Street (22-foot zone), Nob Hill, Supervisor District 3, Color Curb Program, ccp@sfmta.com.
Per state assembly bill 413 intersections must be daylit to provide visibility for pedestrians and the white zone will be shifted to accommodate daylighting.
Public Comments: No comments received.
Decision: Approved by the City Traffic Engineer for implementation.
10. Sansome Street between Pine Street and California Street – Establishing a Passenger Loading Zone
10a)RESCIND – YELLOW ZONE, METERED, COMMERCIAL LOADING, 7AM TO 3PM, MONDAY TO FRIDAY, AND 7AM TO 8PM, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
10b)ESTABLISH - WHITE ZONE, PASSENGER LOADING, 5-MINUTE LIMIT, 7AM TO 3PM AND 8PM TO 10PM, MONDAY TO FRIDAY, AND 7AM TO 10PM, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
201 Sansome Street, west side, from 14 feet to 32 feet north of Pine Street (18-foot zone), Financial District, Supervisor District 3, Color Curb Program, ccp@sfmta.com.
Per applicant request this would establish a passenger loading zone at a residential building.
Public Comments: The applicant spoke in support of the item.
Decision: Rescind language was added to clarify that existing yellow will be revoked. Approved by the City Traffic Engineer for implementation.
11. Buchannan Street between Hayes Street and Ivy Street – Establishing Commercial Loading Zone
ESTABLISH – YELLOW ZONE, COMMERCIAL LOADING, 30-MINUTE LIMIT, 8AM TO 6PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY
“700” Buchannan Street, east side from 20 feet to 50 feet north of Hayes Street (30-foot zone), Western Addition, Supervisor District 5, Color Curb Program, ccp@sfmta.com
Request from business for commercial loading.
Public Comments: No comments received.
Decision: Approved by the City Traffic Engineer for implementation.
12. Fulton Street between Fillmore Street and Steiner Street – Shifting a Commercial Loading Zone for Daylighting
12a)RESCIND – YELLOW ZONE, COMMERCIAL LOADING, 30-MINUTE LIMIT, 8AM TO 6PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY
901 Fulton Street, south side, from 10 feet to 34 feet west of Fillmore Street (24-foot zone)
12b)ESTABLISH- RED ZONE, NO STOPPING ANYTIME
901 Fulton Street, south side, from 0 feet to 20 feet west of Fillmore Street (20-foot zone)
12c)ESTABLISH - YELLOW ZONE, COMMERCIAL LOADING, 30-MINUTE LIMIT, 8AM TO 6PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY
901 Fulton Street, south side, from 20 feet to 50 feet west of Fillmore Street (30-foot zone), Western Addition, Supervisor District 5, Henry Ly, henry.ly@sfmta.com
Per California State Assembly Bill 413 intersections must be daylit to provide visibility for pedestrians. This proposal would relocate and extend an existing commercial loading zone to meet the requirements of AB413.
Public Comments: The owner of the market spoke against the item as they thought the zone was being removed. Staff clarified that the zone is being shifted and lengthened not removed.
Decision: Approved by the City Traffic Engineer for implementation.
13. Fulton Street between Broderick Street and Baker Street – Shifting a Commercial Loading Zone for Daylighting
13a)RESCIND – YELLOW ZONE, COMMERCIAL LOADING, 30-MINUTE LIMIT, 8AM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY
1401 Fulton Street, south side, from Broderick Street to 30 feet west (30-foot zone)
13b)ESTABLISH - RED ZONE, NO STOPPING ANYTIME
1401 Fulton Street, south side, from Broderick Street to 20 feet west (20-foot zone)
13c)ESTABLISH – YELLOW ZONE, COMMERCIAL LOADING, 30-MINUTE LIMIT, 8AM TO 6PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY
1401 Fulton Street, south side, from 20 feet to 50 feet west of Broderick Street (30-foot zone), Haight Ashbury, Supervisor District 5, Henry Ly, henry.ly@sfmta.com
Per California State Assembly Bill 413 intersections must be daylit to provide visibility for pedestrians. This proposal would relocate an existing commercial loading zone to meet the requirements of AB413.
Public Comments: No comments received.
Decision: Approved by the City Traffic Engineer for implementation.
14. 16th Street between Market Street and Sanchez Street – Relocating Short-Term Parking
14a)RESCIND – GREEN ZONE, SHORT-TERM PARKING, 15-MINUTE LIMIT, 9AM TO 5PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY
3512 16th Street, north side, from 336 feet to 358 feet east of Market Street (22-foot zone)
14b)ESTABLISH – GREEN ZONE, SHORT-TERM PARKING, 15-MINUTE LIMIT, 9AM TO 5PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY
3512 16th Street, north side, from 308 feet to 330 feet east of Market Street (22-foot zone), Castro/Upper Market, Supervisor District 8, Color Curb Program, ccp@sfmta.com.
Per request by the business to relocate the clientele short-term parking closer to the entrance for accessibility purposes.
Public Comments: The sponsor spoke in support of the change as the new location would improve access to their business.
Decision: Approved by the City Traffic Engineer for implementation.
15. Capp Street between 17th Street and 16th Street – Establishing Disabled Parking
ESTABLISH – BLUE ZONE, DISABLED PARKING, AT ALL TIMES
190 Capp Street, west side from 12 feet to 34 feet north of 17th Street, at meter stall number 154 (22-foot zone), Mission, Supervisor District 9, Color Curb Program, ccp@sfmta.com.
Per request from a neighborhood health center to provide access for seniors.
Public Comments: No comments received.
Decision: Approved by the City Traffic Engineer for implementation.
16. Folsom Street between 23rd Street and 24th Street – Relocating Short-Term Parking for Daylighting
16a)RESCIND – GREEN ZONE, SHORT-TERM PARKING, 10-MINUTE LIMIT, 9AM TO 6PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY
2707 Folsom Street, east side, from 10 feet to 35 feet south of 23rd Street (25-foot zone)
16b)ESTABLISH – RED ZONE, NO STOPPING ANYTIME
2701 Folsom Street, east side, from 0 feet to 15 feet south of 23rd Street (15-foot zone)
16c)ESTABLISH – GREEN ZONE, SHORT-TERM PARKING, 10-MINUTE LIMIT, 8AM TO 6PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY
2707 Folsom from 15 feet to 35 feet south of 23rd Street (edge of driveway red zone), (20-foot zone), Mission, Supervisor District 9, Color Curb Program, ccp@sfmta.com.
Per state assembly bill 413 intersections must be daylit to provide visibility for pedestrians and this proposal would relocate short-term parking to provide daylighting.
Per staff request this item was pulled from the agenda and not heard at this hearing.
17. Mississippi Street between 22nd Street and 20th Street – Establishing Short-Term Parking
ESTABLISH – GREEN ZONE, SHORT-TERM PARKING, 30-MINUTE LIMIT, 11AM TO 7PM, DAILY
669 Mississippi Street, east side from 164 feet to 175 feet north of 22nd Street (11-foot zone), Potrero Hill, Supervisor District 10, Color Curb Program, ccp@sfmta.com
Per application from a new fronting business to provide short-term parking to better suit their business needs.
Public Comments: A member of the public expressed concerns with having the zone being in effect on Sundays due to lack of enforcement.
Decision: Approved by the City Traffic Engineer for implementation.
18. Guerrero Street between Duncan Street and 27th Street and Duncan Street between Guerrero Street and Dolores Street – Removing a General Loading Zone for Daylighting and Converting a Commercial Loading Zone to Dual Use Zone
18a)RESCIND - GENERAL LOADING ZONE, 5-MINUTE LIMIT, 9AM TO 7PM, DAILY 1546 Guerrero Street, west side, from 3 feet to 21 feet north of Duncan Street (18-foot zone)
18b)ESTABLISH – RED ZONE, NO STOPPING ANYTIME
1546 Guerrero Street, west side, from 0 feet to 20 feet north of Duncan Street (20-foot zone)
18c)RESCIND – YELLOW ZONE, COMMERCIAL LOADING, 30-MINUTE TIME LIMIT, 8AM TO 6PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY
18d)ESTABLISH – DUAL USE ZONE; YELLOW ZONE, COMMERCIAL LOADING, 30-MINUTE TIME LIMIT, 7AM TO 10AM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY; AND GENERAL LOADING ZONE, 5-MINUTE LIMIT, 10AM to 10PM, DAILY “114” Duncan Street, north side from 3 feet to 43 west of Guerrero Street (40-foot zone), Noe Valley, Supervisor District 8, Color Curb Program, ccp@sfmta.com
Per state assembly bill 413 intersections must be daylit to provide visibility for pedestrians so a general loading zone on Guerrero would be removed for daylighting and the existing commercial loading zone on Duncan would be converted to a dual use zone.
Public Comments: No comments received.
Decision: Approved by the City Traffic Engineer for implementation.
19. 30th Street between Dolores Street and Chenery Street – Changing the Hours of a Commercial Loading Zone
19a)RESCIND - YELLOW ZONE, COMMERCIAL LOADING, 30-MINUTE TIME LIMIT, 8AM TO 5PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY
19b)ESTABLISH - YELLOW ZONE, COMMERCIAL LOADING, 30-MINUTE TIME LIMIT, 7AM TO 5PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY
225 30th Street, south side, from 143 feet to 173 feet west of Dolores Street (30-foot zone), Noe Valley, Supervisor District 8, Color Curb Program, ccp@sfmta.com
Per sponsor request, the hours of the existing commercial loading zone would be extended to better meet their needs.
Public Comments: The sponsor spoke in support of the proposed changes as it would provide more time for loading, alleviating double parking and commercial vehicles parking in driveways.
Decision: Approved by the City Traffic Engineer for implementation.
20. Toland Street between McKinnon Street and Toland Place – Establishing Commercial Loading Zone and Daylighting
20a)ESTABLISH – RED ZONE, NO STOPPING AT ANY TIME
“798” Toland Street, west side, from McKinnon Avenue to 20 feet northerly
20b)ESTABLISH – YELLOW ZONE, COMMERCIAL LOADING, 30-MINUTE LIMIT, 8AM TO 6PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY
780 Toland Street, west side, from 20 feet to 65 feet and 77 feet to 105 feet north of McKinnon Street, (73-feet zone) Bayview, Supervisor District 10, Color Curb Program, ccp@sfmta.com
Request for commercial loading space from a business and establishing daylighting per AB413.
Public Comments: The owner of the building spoke in support of the proposed zone as it would provide designated loading space for their trucks so vehicles would not have to double park. The Policy Manager for Glide stated their concern for the proposal as it would displace residents living in their vehicles. Two members of the public also stated their opposition to the color curb as it would push out residents living in their vehicles.
Decision: Approved by the City Traffic Engineer for implementation.
General Public Comments
A member of the public voiced concern about their driveway red zone and that she had been notified by enforcement that the red curb was not enforceable. Several members of the public spoke about item number four which was pulled from the agenda. One member stated concern that the zone would create more traffic and asked if it was possible to relocate the zone. Another member of the public stated they opposed the zone. Another member of the public also stated their opposition and asked why the item had been withdrawn. They also stated that there should be a better notification system instead of just flyers.
Whether or not the City Traffic Engineer’s decision is considered a Final SFMTA Decision is determined by Division II, Section 203 of the Transportation Code. If the City Traffic Engineer approves a parking or traffic modification, it is considered a Final SFMTA Decision. If the City Traffic Engineer disapproves or declines a parking or traffic modification, a member of the public must request additional review by the SFMTA of that decision, which shall be conducted pursuant to Division II, Section 203 of the Transportation Code before the decision becomes a Final SFMTA Decision. Final SFMTA Decisions, whether made by the City Traffic Engineer or the SFMTA Board, can be reviewed by the Board of Supervisors pursuant to Ordinance 127-18. Decisions reviewable by the Board of Supervisors are denoted with a pound (#). Information about the review process can be found at: https://sfbos.org/sites/default/files/SFMTA_Action_Review_Info_Sheet.pdf.
For questions about any of these items, please contact: sustainable.streets@sfmta.com and reference this order number.
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