The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) releases the following upcoming event-related traffic and transit impacts for this week from Thursday, Oct. 17 through Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024.
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Castro Night Market
Friday, Oct. 18: The Castro Night Market will take place from 5 to 9 p.m. on 18th and Castro streets. For more details, visit castro-night-market.
The following street and parking lot closures will be required from noon to midnight, Friday:
- 18th Street between Collingwood and Hartford streets
- The SFMTA parking lot behind Walgreens
The 33 Ashbury/18th Street Muni route will be affected.
Events at Chase Center
Friday, Oct. 18 through Sunday, Oct. 20: There will be events to take place at the Chase Center:
- Friday, Oct. 18: The Warriors will play their pre-season game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Game will start at 7:30 p.m. Doors will open at 6 p.m.
- Sunday, Oct. 20: Charli XCX & Troye Sivan will perform at Chase Center. Show will start at 7:30 p.m. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.
Supplemental Muni Service
- Muni will operate supplemental 78X Arena Express service.
- Pre-event express shuttle service from 16th Street BART Station to Chase Center will start two and a half hours before each game/event and will end one hour after game/event starts.
- Post-event express shuttle service from Chase Center on 16th Street to 16th Street BART Station will run until the area clears.
Special Event Parking Rates
During basketball games and other major events with more than 10,000 expected attendees at the arena, parking meters close to the arena will charge a special event rate of $11 per hour. These rates help reduce congestion and keep parking spots available in the neighborhoods near the arena, discouraging circling for free or cheap parking. Start times for special event rates vary based on the start time of the event. More information on special event parking regulations can be found on www.sfmta.com/special-event-parking.
Street Closures
To accommodate events that will take place at the arena, the following street closures will be enforced two hours before and one hour after each event:
- 16th Street between 3rd Street and Terry Francois Boulevard
- Warriors Way between 3rd Street and Terry Francois Boulevard
- Northbound 3rd Street between 16th Street and Warriors Way will also be closed approximately 30 minutes before and 45 minutes after an event.
- Only local access will be allowed on Northbound Illinois Street between Mariposa and 16th streets.
No Parking Zone
To facilitate loading and pick up for Muni customers and patrons, NO PARKING will be in effect at these locations during events:
- 16th Street between 3rd Street and Terry Francois Boulevard
- Warriors Way between 3rd Street and Terry Francois Boulevard
- Between the 500 and 700 blocks of Terry Francois Boulevard (TFB)
Taxi Stands
There is one taxi stand located on southbound Terry Francois Boulevard.
Ramp Taxis should use the loading zone on eastbound Warriors Way at Bridgeview Way.
Additional Passenger Loading
- 4th Street which connects to Chase Center via Gene Friend Way pedestrian path which cuts through UCSF campus.
- Owens Street connects to Chase Center via Gene Friend Way pedestrian path which cuts through UCSF campus.
For details about transportation to the Chase Center, including Muni service and connections from the Bay Area transit system to Muni, visit SFMTA.com/ChaseCenter.
For additional details and about transportation to ballpark, visit www.sfmta.com/chase-center.
Top of the Hill Festival
Saturday, Oct. 19: Daly City's Top of the Hill Festival will take place in Daly City’s Top of the Hill area at John Daly Boulevard and Mission Street. Event will be from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For event details visit www.dalycity.org.
Mission Street between Bepler Street and John Daly Boulevard will be closed for the event.
Additional foot traffic near the 14 Mission bus turnaround should be expected.
The following Muni routes will be affected: 14 Mission; 14R Mission Rapid; and 58 Lake Merced.
Potrero Hill Festival
Saturday, Oct. 19: The annual Potrero Hill Festival will take place in the Potrero Hill neighborhood from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on 20th Street between Wisconsin and Missouri streets. An attendance of 1,500 is expected. For event details visit potrerofestival.com.
The following street closures will be required from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.:
- 20th Street between Wisconsin and Missouri streets
- Connecticut Street between 19th Street and southerly terminal
- Missouri Street between 19th and 20th streets
- Intersection: Connecticut and Missouri streets at 20th Street
The 55 Dogpatch Muni route will be affected.
Music City Songwriters Festival
Saturday, Oct. 19: The third annual Music City Songwriters Festival, organized by Music City San Francisco, aims to strengthen the ecosystem of live music in San Francisco while adding vibrancy to the Lower Polk Neighborhood will take place from noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday. For event details visit Music City Songwriters Festival.
The following street closures will be required from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Saturday:
- Polk Street between Bush and Sutter streets
- Fern Street between Van Ness Avenue and Larkin Street
The Muni route 19 Polk route will be impacted.
Clement Street Art Fair
Saturday, Oct. 19: The first ever Clement Street Art Fair, a fun filled day of lively music, local makers, and great community, will offer a festive fall afternoon filled with creativity, community, and entertainment. The event will take place on Clement Street between 6th and 8th avenues from noon to 5 p.m.
A street closure of Clement Street between 6th and 8th avenues will be required from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
There will be NO impact on Muni service.
Bearrison Street Fair
Saturday, Oct. 19: The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence and the Bears of San Francisco will be holding the third annual Bearrison Street Fair. The event will be held primarily on Harrison Street between 10th and 13th streets. Expected attendance is 2,500. For more details visit https://www.bearrison.org/.
The following street closures will take effect from Noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday:
- Harrison Street between 10th and 13th streets
- 11th Street between Folsom and Divison streets
- 12th Street between Bernice and Harrison streets
Taxi Stands
There is one temporary taxi stand located on the 390-398 block of 10th Street at Harrison Street for pick-up and drop-off only
The following Muni routes will be impacted: 9 San Bruno, 12 Folsom and 27 Bryant.
Sunday Streets / Phoenix Day Block Party
Sunday, Oct. 20: The 4th Annual Sunday Streets Phoenix Day that will be spread out across the City, featuring neighborhood block parties and pop-ups. The event will include a “cross city connector bike ride” and dozens of neighbor-hosted block parties citywide. Sunday Streets is free and open to the public. For event details, visit www.sundaystreetssf.com-phoenixday.
There will be NO impact on Muni service.
Red Bull Twin Peaks Skate Event
Saturday, Oct. 19: Red Bull is organizing a one-day professional skateboarding event in the San Francisco Bay area showcasing the rich skateboarding history of the region. The event will take place at the Twin Peaks Park. A temporary skatepark will be constructed, and the community-wide skate event will be judged by Red Bull skaters fresh from the Olympics in Paris. It’s an opportunity for local heroes to shine alongside some of the world’s best skaters. Event hours are from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Twin Peaks Boulevard.
There is no planned street closure.
The following Muni routes will be impacted: 33 Ashbury/18th Street; 36 Teresita; and 37 Corbett.
CONSTRUCTION WORK AND OTHER UPDATES
UPDATE: L Taraval Improvement Project—Segment B
The L Taraval Improvement Project is a multi-agency collaboration to improve safety, accessibility, and transit reliability, and to rehabilitate aging rails, utility lines and roadway pavement along the L Taraval line between Sunset Boulevard and 15th Avenue and on Ulloa Street near West Portal.
We are happy to share that the L Taraval Improvement Project has been substantially completed, on time and on budget! The L Taraval train service returned on Saturday, Sept. 28. The City would like to thank our community partners, residents and merchants for their support and patience throughout the project design and construction. Their input has helped to build a better Taraval for everyone who enjoys the corridor.
While the biggest work is behind us, there are still a few smaller “punch list” items remaining, such as adjusting utility lines, refreshing transit lane paint, boarding island grout work, removing construction materials and installing transit shelters.
To see some project highlights, check out self-guided virtual tour; or go for a train ride down Taraval to experience the real thing!
L Taraval Train Service
L Taraval trains resumed service between Embarcadero Station and SF Zoo. Riders will once again be able to enjoy a one-seat ride from downtown to the beach. Trains will run on 10-minute frequencies on weekdays and 12-minutes on weekends. Board trains at the platform or street instead of using the buses at the curb. L Bus service will be discontinued.
For additional project details, visit SFMTA.com/LTaraval. For construction updates and more information, visit the Project Update page.
ONGOING
ONGOING: San Francisco Freeway and Road Rehabilitation
Caltrans crews and contractors will continue conducting overnight emergency barrier repair work on eastbound and westbound I-80. Below are details and transit impacts for this work:
- Construction work hours will occur nightly, every day, from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., the next morning
- During construction, there will be closures of up to two lanes in one direction of I-80
- During construction work and lane closures, there will be at least one lane open to traffic
- During construction work and lane closures, motorists may experience significant traffic delays
Below are alternate routes during construction and lane closures:
- Motorists traveling from northbound US-101 to eastbound I-80, going to the Bay Bridge should take I-280 to King Street, turn left onto 2nd Street and take the Bryant Street on ramp; or continue and take the Harrison Street. on ramp
- Motorists traveling westbound I-80 from the Bay Bridge to southbound I-280, take the 5th and Harrison streets off ramp, turn left onto 6th Street and continue to reach southbound I-280 on ramp
- Motorists traveling westbound I-80 from the Bay Bridge to southbound US-101 should take the 5th and Harrison streets off ramp and continue to Harrison Street, then to 9th Street and to the southbound US-101 on ramp.
Traffic Control Measures will be during construction and lane closures:
- Changeable messages and directional signs will be in place to assist motorists traveling in the area
- During the closures, personnel from the California Highway Patrol (CHP) will be on site
- Motorists should drive with caution, slow down for the “Cone” and “Be Work” zone alerts
For 24/7 traffic updates, visit 511.org; https://x.com/511SFBay. For real-time information, visit Caltrans QuickMap: https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov; or follow Caltran District 4 on X.
Masks Recommended
Masks are no longer required, but are encouraged in any SFMTA facilities, transit hubs or on vehicles including Muni buses, streetcars, light rail vehicles or cable cars or in taxis or on paratransit.
ONGOING: Essential Trip Card Discount Program
The SFMTA’s program, Essential Trip Card (ETC) Program, assists people with disabilities and older adults to make essential trips using taxis. The program provides two to three round trips at an 80% discount per month, i.e. rider pays $6 to receive a value of $30 or pays $12 to receive a $60 value. If essential needs require it, riders may receive additional value up to $120 of taxi service per month.
To qualify for the program, customer must be either age 65 or older or an adult with disabilities. Eligible adults may apply for the ETC program by calling the Paratransit Mobility Management office at 415-351-7053. Staff are available weekdays between 9 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. Visit https://www.sfmta.com/etc for additional details and for a list of San Francisco taxi companies, visit https://www.sfmta.com/taxi/directory.
SFMTA’s Shop-a-Round program which offers registered seniors and people with disabilities personalized assistance and rides to and from grocery stores and farmers markets is available as well. For more information, visit https://www.sfmta.com/shop-round.