Engineering Public Hearing Results, December 28, 2018

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SUSTAINABLE STREETS DIVISION
DIRECTIVE ORDER No. 6027

Pursuant to the public hearing held on December 28, 2018, traffic movement 
and safety may be improved by the changes approved below. The Environmental 
Clearance for these items is noted on Order No. 6019.


1.  ESTABLISH – STOP SIGN
     Cresta Vista Drive, eastbound, at Bella Vista Way, stopping the
     stem of this "T" intersection (Supervisor District 7) 
     Corbin Skerrit, corbin.skerrit@sfmta.com

     This modification was requested by residents to stop the stem of 
     this "T" intersection to better clarify the right-of-way.

     Decision:  Approved by City Traffic Engineer to send to SFMTA Board for 
                      legislation. #

     Public Comments:  No comments received.

2.  ESTABLISH – RED ZONE
     Whitney Young Circle, north side, from east Newcomb Avenue curb line 
     to 40 feet westerly (between crosswalks) (Supervisor District 10) 
     Daniel Carr, daniel.carr@sfmta.com

     This modification is recommended by SFMTA staff to restrict parking between 
     two new crosswalks at the intersection to enhance pedestrian visibility in the 
     crossing.

     Decision:  Approved by City Traffic Engineer to send to SFMTA Board for 
                      legislation.

     Public Comments:  No comments received.


3.  RESCIND – 4-HOUR PARKING, 8 AM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY
    Tennessee Street, east side, between 24th Street and 25th Street
    (Supervisor District 10) Kathryn Studwell, kathryn.studwell@sfmta.com

    This modification was requested by a local business to eliminate all parking 
    time restrictions on this block face.

    Decision:  Approved by City Traffic Engineer to send to SFMTA Board for 
                     legislation.

    Public Comments:  No comments received.

4. ESTABLISH – RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA AA
    ESTABLISH – 2-HOUR PARKING, 8 AM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, 
    EXCEPT VEHICLES WITH AREA AA PERMITS
    Lundys Lane, both sides, between Esmeralda Street and Virginia Street 
    (Signs to be installed on West side only) (Supervisor District 9) 
    Gerry Porras, gerry.porras@sfmta.com

    This modification was requested by residents to extend RPP Area AA to the 
    100 block of Lundys Lane.

    Decision:  Approved by City Traffic Engineer to send to SFMTA Board for 
                     legislation. #

    Public Comments:  No comments received.

5.  ESTABLISH – STOP SIGN
     McLaren Avenue, eastbound, at 28th Avenue, stopping the stem of this 
    T-intersection (Supervisor District 2) 
    Elizabeth Chen, elizabeth.chen@sfmta.com

    This modification was requested by local residents to clarify the right-of-way 
    of this T-intersection.

    Decision:  Approved by City Traffic Engineer to send to SFMTA Board for 
                     legislation. #

    Public Comments:  No comments received.


6.  ESTABLISH – NO LEFT TURN, 7 AM TO 9 AM AND 4 PM TO 6 PM, MONDAY 
     THROUGH FRIDAY
     Mars Street, northbound, at 17th Street (Supervisor District 8) 
     Elizabeth Chen, elizabeth.chen@sfmta.com

     This modification was requested by local residents to restrict left 
     turns during morning and evening commute hours.

     Decision:  Approved by City Traffic Engineer to send to SFMTA Board 
                     for legislation.

     Public Comments: No comments received.

7.  ESTABLISH – NO LEFT TURN
     McCoppin Street, eastbound, at Gough Street and Otis Street
     (Supervisor District 6) Elizabeth Chen, elizabeth.chen@sfmta.com

     This modification is recommended by SFMTA staff to restrict left turns 
     in this direction due to the geometry of the intersection.

     Decision:  Approved by City Traffic Engineer to send to SFMTA Board for 
                      legislation.

     Public Comments:  No comments received.

8.  ESTABLISH – SPEED HUMPS
    12th Avenue, between Balboa Street and Cabrillo Street (2 humps)
     (Supervisor District 1) * Jen Wong, jennifer.wong@sfmta.com

     Proposal to install speed humps at the request of local residents and 
     Supervisor Fewer.

     Decision:  Approved by City Traffic Engineer for implementation.

     Public Comments:  Comments received in support.


9.  ESTABLISH - PART-TIME PASSENGER LOADING ZONE, TOW AWAY, NO PARKING, 
    7AM-9AM AND 1PM-6PM, SCHOOL DAYS
    Corbett Avenue, west side, from Romain Street to 100 feet 
    southerly (100-foot zone)
    (Supervisor District 8) * Andre Wright, andre.wright@sfmta.com

    Passenger loading zone to help relieve congestion during school’s pickup 
    and drop-off times.

    Decision:  Hold.

    Public Comments:  Comments received in opposition.

10. ESTABLISH – NO PARKING, 12:01 AM to 6 AM EVERY DAY –
      Napoleon Street, both sides, from 160 Napoleon Street to US Hwy 280
      (Supervisor District 10) Andy Thornley, andy.thornley@sfmta.com
 
      Public Works has asked for help in improving parking availability on 
      Napoleon Street, which is often congested by long-term parking by large 
      vehicles, including RVs and buses.

      Decision:  Approved by the City Traffic Engineer to send to the SFMTA Board, 
                       but not as a consent calendar item. #

      Public Comments:  Comments received in opposition.

11.  ESTABLISH – SPEED HUMPS
      Cayuga Avenue, between Onondaga Avenue and Seneca Avenue
      (Supervisor District 11) * Jennifer Molina, jennifer.molina@sfmta.com

      District 11 neighborhood-wide traffic calming as prioritized by Supervisor 
      Ahsha Safai

      Decision:  Approved by City Traffic Engineer for implementation.

      Public Comments:  No comments received.


12. ESTABLISH – SPEED HUMPS
      Edinburgh Street, between Excelsior Avenue and Avalon Avenue (2 humps)
      (Supervisor District 11) * Jennifer Molina, jennifer.molina@sfmta.com

      District 11 neighborhood-wide traffic calming as prioritized by Supervisor 
      Ahsha Safai.

      Decision:  Approved by City Traffic Engineer for implementation.

      Public Comments:  No comments received.

13.  ESTABLISH – SPEED HUMPS
       Mount Vernon Avenue, between San Jose Avenue and Tara Street (1 hump each block) 
       (Supervisor District 11) * Jennifer Molina, jennifer.molina@sfmta.com

      District 11 neighborhood-wide traffic calming as prioritized by Supervisor 
      Ahsha Safai.

      Decision:  Approved by City Traffic Engineer for implementation.

      Public Comments:  No comments received.

14.  ESTABLISH – SPEED CUSHION
      Trumbull Street, between Congdon Street and Ney Street 
      (adding 1 cushion to block with an existing cushion) 
      (Supervisor District 11) * Jennifer Molina, jennifer.molina@sfmta.com

      District 11 neighborhood-wide traffic calming as prioritized by Supervisor 
      Ahsha Safai.

      Decision:  Approved by City Traffic Engineer for implementation.

      Public Comments:  No comments received.


15.  ESTABLISH – SPEED CUSHIONS
       Naples Street, between Persia Avenue and Silver Avenue 
       (2 cushions each block from Persia Avenue to Excelsior Avenue 
       and Peru Avenue to Silver Avenue; 6 total cushions) 
       (Supervisor District 11) * Jennifer Molina, jennifer.molina@sfmta.com

       District 11 neighborhood-wide traffic calming as prioritized by Supervisor 
       Ahsha Safai.

       Decision:  Approved by City Traffic Engineer for implementation.

       Public Comments:  Comments received in support.

16.  ESTABLISH – SPEED HUMPS
       Lisbon Street, between Silver Avenue and Avalon Avenue (1 hump)
       Lisbon Street, between Avalon Avenue and Brazil Avenue (2 humps each block)
       (Supervisor District 11) * Jennifer Molina, jennifer.molina@sfmta.com

       District 11 neighborhood-wide traffic calming as prioritized by Supervisor 
       Ahsha Safai.

       Decision:  Approved by City Traffic Engineer for implementation.

       Public Comments:  Comments received in support and opposition.

17.  ESTABLISH – SPEED CUSHIONS
       A.  Moscow Street, between Geneva Avenue and Amazon Avenue (1 cushion)
       B.  Moscow Street, between Italy Avenue and France Avenue (1 cushion)
       C.  Moscow Street, between Russia Avenue and Persia Avenue (1 cushion)
       (Supervisor District 11) * Jennifer Molina, jennifer.molina@sfmta.com

       District 11 neighborhood-wide traffic calming as prioritized by Supervisor 
       Ahsha Safai.

       Decision:  Approved by City Traffic Engineer for implementation.

       Public Comments: No comments received.


18(a).  RESCIND – PART-TIME PASSENGER LOADING ZONE, TOW-AWAY, 
           NO PARKING ANYTIME,7:00AM-10:00AM AND 1:30PM-4:30PM, SCHOOL 
           DAYS
           Seneca Avenue, north side, from 88 feet to 255 feet, east of 
           San Jose Avenue (167-foot zone) *

18(b).  ESTABLISH - PART-TIME ACCESSIBLE PASSENGER LOADING ZONE, 
           TOW-AWAY, NO PARKING ANYTIME, 7:00AM-10:00AM AND 1:30PM-4:30PM, 
           SCHOOL DAYS
           Seneca Avenue, north side, from 20 feet to 255 feet, east of 
           San Jose Avenue (235-foot zone) 
           (Supervisor District 11) * Andre Wright, andre.wright@sfmta.com

           Passenger loading zone to help relieve congestion during school’s 
           pickup and drop-off times.

           Decision:  Approved by City Traffic Engineer for implementation.

           Public Comments:  No comments received.

19(a).  RESCIND – METERED MOTORCYCLE PARKING
           Geary Street, north side, from 55 feet to 78 feet east of Larkin 
           Street (6 motorcycle parking spaces)

19(b).  ESTABLISH – TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANY TIME
           Geary Street, north side, from Larkin Street to 78 feet easterly 
           (extends existing tow-away by 23 feet) (Supervisor District 6) 
           Elizabeth Chen, elizabeth.chen@sfmta.com

           Modifications 19(a) and 19(b) are recommended by SFMTA staff because 
           the motorcycle parking spaces are no longer being utilized since the 
           motorcycle repair shop has moved locations. The curb space will convert 
           to a no stopping restriction for the adjacent right-turn lane.

           Decision:  Approved by City Traffic Engineer to send to SFMTA Board for 
                            legislation.

           Public Comments:  No comments received.


20(a).  RESCIND – TOW-AWAY, NO PARKING, 10 PM TO 4 AM, FRIDAY AND 
           SATURDAY NIGHTS
           ESTABLISH – TOW-AWAY, NO PARKING, 11:30 PM TO 4 AM, FRIDAY AND 
           SATURDAY NIGHTS
           Broadway, both sides, between Columbus Avenue and Kearny Street

20(b).  RESCIND – TOW-AWAY, NO PARKING EXCEPT TAXIS, 10 PM TO 3 AM, 
           FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHTS
           ESTABLISH – TOW-AWAY, NO PARKING EXCEPT TAXIS, 11:30 PM TO 3 AM, 
           FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHTS
           Broadway, north side, from 106 feet to 270 feet west of Montgomery 
           Street (8 metered spaces)
           Broadway, south side, from Montgomery Street to Kearny Street 
           (10 metered spaces)
           (Supervisor District 3) Bryant Woo, bryant.woo@sfmta.com

           Modifications 20(a) and 20(b) were requested by local businesses 
           and supported by the San Francisco Police Department to reduce the 
           tow-away hours.

           Decision:  Approved by City Traffic Engineer to send to SFMTA Board for 
                            legislation. #

           Public Comments:  No comments received.


21(a).  ESTABLISH – SPEED CUSHIONS
           Kansas Street, between 23rd Street and 26th Street (3 speed cushions) *

21(b).  ESTABLISH – 45-DEGREE ANGLED PARKING
           Kansas Street, west side, from 108 feet to 268 feet north of 26th Street 
           (extends angled parking by 160 feet) *

21(c).  ESTABLISH – RED ZONE
           Kansas Street, west side, from 268 feet to 283 feet north of 26th Street *

21(d).  RESCIND – MEDIAN ISLAND
           Kansas Street at 26th Street, north side
           (Supervisor District 10) * Nick Smith, nick.smith@sfmta.com

           Decision:  Approved by City Traffic Engineer for implementation.

           Public Comments:  No comments received.

           The three speed cushions on Kansas Street are a traffic calming measure 
           proposed based on speed surveys and resident complaints. The extended 
           angled parking is necessary to provide enough width for the cushion on 
           that block. Residents of all three blocks voted on the entire proposal, 
           which passed. The median island at the intersection of Kansas Street & 
           26th Street is being removed as it predates stop signs at the intersection, 
           so no longer provides a safety benefit. Currently, it is an on-going maintenance 
           issue and is directly in the accessible path of travel for pedestrians.
 
22.  ESTABLISH – SIDEWALK BIKE SHARE STATION
       24th Street, south side, from 66 feet to 110 feet west of Bartlett Street 
       (44-foot bike share station)*(Supervisor District 9) 
       Laura Stonehill, laura.stonehill@sfmta.com

      Proposing a Ford GoBike bike share station on the sidewalk adjacent to the 
      Mission Branch Library.

      Decision:  Approved by City Traffic Engineer for implementation.

      Public Comments:  No comments received.


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 a 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.

* Items denoted with an asterisk (*) can be approved by the City Traffic Engineer after 
the public hearing per Section 201 of the San Francisco Transportation Code.

For questions about any of these items, please contact: sustainable.streets@sfmta.com 
and reference this order number.

Approved:

__________________________             Date: January 4, 2019
Ricardo Olea
City Traffic Engineer

cc: Directive File

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