The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) releases the following upcoming event-related traffic and transit impacts for two weeks including Thanksgiving holiday week, from Thursday, Nov. 21 through Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024.
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Parking Enforcement for Thanksgiving Holiday and Black Friday
Thursday, Nov. 28 (Thanksgiving Day): The following parking regulations will not be enforced anywhere in the city: parking meters, seven-day street sweeping, residential parking permits, Monday-Friday daytime street sweeping and commuter towaway.
Friday, Nov. 29 (Black Friday): Parking meters (all meters including color capped), white zones, nightly street sweeping (street cleaning) and safety violations (no stopping, no parking, red and blue zones) will be enforced citywide. Residential parking permits, general parking time limits, Monday-Friday daytime street sweeping, unmetered yellow and green zones and commuter towaway will not be enforced.
Vehicles creating a hazard and/or an unsafe condition (i.e. double parking, blocking a bike lane, blocking driveways, blocking crosswalks, fire hydrants, etc.) are subject to receiving citations and can possibly be towed.
Note #1: Parking meters in the City are enforced Monday through Saturday with exception of the following areas where parking meters are enforced seven days per week throughout the year except Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day:
- Parking meters in the Fisherman’s Wharf area
- Along The Embarcadero Roadway
- In the Special Event Area around AT&T Park
- Four metered off-street parking facilities listed below:
- 8th Avenue at Clement Street
- 9th Avenue at Clement Street
- Geary Boulevard at 21st Avenue
- 18th Avenue at Geary Boulevard
Note #2: Some parking garages (notably Pierce Street Garage between Lombard and Chestnut streets) are paid parking 24/7 including all holidays.
Muni Schedule for Thanksgiving Holiday and Black Friday
Thursday, Nov. 28: On Thanksgiving Day Holiday, Muni will operate on a Sunday schedule.
Friday, Nov. 29: On Black Friday, Muni will operate on a weekday schedule to provide service for those visiting and shopping in the city.
Events at Chase Center
Thursday, Nov. 21 through Wednesday, Nov. 27: There will be events to take place at the Chase Center:
- Thursday, Nov. 21: The Golden State Warriors and Chase Center announced that the venue will host a college basketball double header, USF Legacy, featuring the University of San Francisco (USF) men's and women's teams. The women's team will match up with the Boise State Broncos at 4 p.m., with the men's team taking on the Memphis Tigers in the second game at 7 p.m. Doors will open at 3:30 p.m.
- Saturday, Nov. 23: Wild 'n Out Live Tour 2024 presented by Nick Cannon will take place. Performance will start at 8 p.m. Doors will open at 7 p.m.
- Monday, Nov. 25:The Warriors will play against the Brooklyn Nets. Game will start at 7 p.m. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, Nov. 26: Cyndi Lauper's Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour will take place. Performance will start at 8 p.m. Doors will open at 7 p.m.
- Wednesday, Nov. 27:The Warriors will play against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Game will start at 7 p.m. Doors will open at 5:30 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.
River of Life Church Healthy Thanksgiving
Saturday, Nov. 23: The River of Life Church will hold its annual Healthy Thanksgiving Holiday Party for the community. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Street closure of Sunnydale Avenue between Hahn and Sawyer streets will be required between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.
The 56 Rutland Muni route will be affected.
CONSTRUCTION WORK AND OTHER UPDATES
UPCOMING: Muni Fare Changes Effective Jan. 1, 2025
Effective Jan. 1, 2025, there will be some changes to Muni fares. Changes include both increases and decreases, based on public feedback received during our budget process in spring 2024. For details of these changes, visit sfmta.com/muni-fare-changes (Note: The fares not listed will remain the same.
The Clipper and MuniMobile discount will be reduced from $0.50 to $0.25 to help offset our rising costs while minimizing the impact on customers. Cash fare will remain the same at $3.00.
After feedback collected from the public, these fare changes were included as part of the SFMTA’s 2024-2026 budget, which began on July 1, 2024. For more information, visit our Fares webpage or call 311.
ONGOING
ONGOING: 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.
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.