DIAMOND/BOSWORTH INTERSECTION UPDATE First up was Britt Tanner, senior engineer with the Sustainable Streets program of SFMTA. She came to speak about the recent Diamond and Bosworth signal update. “I’m going to try and stay clear of history,” she said lightheartedly – and preemptively. Changes to the troubled intersection began in 2015 and are focused […]
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Short notice! Meeting about Miguel Street Regrading
SFMTA and SFPW are sponsoring a meeting about the regrading of Miguel Street. Traffic problems have been exacerbated by the route of the 35 Eureka bus line on Miguel, which has a very steep grade with abrupt changes. Residents have voiced concern about the situation for quite some time. Tuesday, July 31 6:30 – 7:30 […]
Meet our new Supervisor Rafael Mandelman at the next GPA meeting
The Glen Park Association has a packed program for our upcoming quarterly meeting. In addition to Supervisor Mandelman, we have several other guests and topics. Here’s a chance to have your voice heard on issues affecting Glen Park! Thursday, July 26 7:00-9:00 PM Glen Park Recreation Center AGENDA: SFMTA – Diamond & Bosworth intersection update […]
Log a Complaint and They Will Come
Hate litter? Get SF311 mobile and tell the city! The new app automatically marks your location. You simply select the problem* and either upload a photo or describe it or both. You can easily report any problem from broken streetlights to blocked driveways to tree maintenance needed. Recently Public Works has cleaned under the Richland […]
Left turn signal being installed at Diamond and Bosworth
Photos by Michael Rice SFMTA installed a protected left-turn signal on southbound Diamond for vehicles turning left on to Bosworth on Wednesday July 18. This from SFMTA spokesperson Lolita Sweet: Just a heads up, to increase pedestrian safety, the project team is moving forward with Glen Park Association suggestions on signal strategy on Bosworth and […]
Diamond/Bosworth Update – New Protected Left
The saga of the Diamond/Bosworth intersection continues! SFMTA will activate a protected left-turn signal on southbound Diamond for vehicles turning left on to Bosworth. Please see the message below from SFMTA spokesperson Lolita Sweet: Just a heads up, to increase pedestrian safety, the project team is moving forward with Glen Park Association suggestions on signal […]
Most walkers are not texting when crossing streets, says a new study
Here’s an article that debunks received wisdom about “distracted walking.” The results of a study appear to exonerate distracted pedestrians as the cause of vehicular accidents, but caution against complacency. https://www.curbed.com/2018/6/21/17477026/distracted-walking-pedestrian-deaths-crosswalk
Heads Up: MUNI Service Changes Are Coming
SFMTA is improving transit service throughout San Francisco by providing bigger buses, more capacity, and increased service! On June 16 we’re rolling out another round of Muni Forward service improvements to a number of routes throughout the city. These service improvements include: Larger buses for more elbow room Increased number of buses to decrease bus […]
San Jose Avenue Closure
Forwarded from the Department of Public Works: OVERNIGHT WORK – San Jose Avenue Concrete Barrier Installation SF Public Works and SFMTA are scheduled to begin installing concrete barriers along the expressway portion of San Jose Avenue to better delineate the traffic and bicycle lanes. The work will be performed overnight due to the large […]
City Agency Hearings + Sheehy Legislation
Dear Readers, We’re going to try to add in any legislation sponsored or co-sponsored by our District 8 Supervisor, Jeff Sheehy. Look for it below the agency hearings. SFMTA Board of Directors meeting, Tuesday, July 18, 1 p.m., City Hall, room 400. (See full agenda here.) P. ESTABLISH – STOP SIGN − Miguel Street, northbound, […]
SJA Gets Its Stripes
Nighttime work crews are scheduled to lay permanent striping on southbound San Jose Avenue from Dolores to the freeway on-ramp starting June 26, according to Damon Curtis, the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency engineer who has managed the project. The week after, they will install the raised concrete barriers—called K rails—that separate the bike lane from […]
Sussex Crossing Update
Forwarded from Calvin Gee, SFMTA: The concept that SFMTA is proposing for the intersection is a marked crosswalk and pedestrian-activated yellow flashing beacon, with some sidewalk widening on both sides of DH Boulevard at Sussex Street. The MTA has received the design funding for the project, and I am working with our partners at Public […]
Bosworth Bike Lane (Update)
Taking into account community concerns, the Glen Park Association’s Transportation Committee has been working with the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency to modify its original proposal to extend the bike lane on Bosworth Street. Here is a link to the proposed changes. Please read the committee’s position letter here. The SFMTA Board will consider the agency’s […]
Former Neighborhood Projects page
Glen Park village traffic pattern changes Updates will be posted on our blog’s home page. You can learn more, see detailed documents and sign up to receive email updates and alerts from the SFMTA on the project website. Why no pedestrian scramble? Click here, tap “Details” and scroll down. Greenway linking the village and park The Glen […]
On-Street Car Share evaluated
Here is the final evaluation of the On-Street Car Share pilot program that started in August 2014. (Instead of being in parking lots and garages, these car-share pods take up a place on the city streets. There are about 200 of them.) Summary is that on-street car-share pods are well used, but it’s a nightmare […]
Proposed Bosworth Bike Lane
Click here to see the SFMTA proposal to extend and make safer the bike lane on westbound Bosworth Street. Staff met with about 30 neighbors at a Wednesday meeting organized by the Glen Park Association. Please read the proposal and get ready to express a preference—survey coming soon! (Estimated construction to begin spring, 2017)
Mtg with SFMTA: Bosworth bike lane
The SFMTA will be presenting a proposal for an Uphill Bike Lane on Bosworth between Hammerton and Elk this Wednesday November 30th at 6:30 p.m. in the meeting room of the Glen Park branch of the SF Public Library. The purpose of the meeting is to gather community feedback on two possible proposed configurations for […]
SFMTA Hub Study Discussed
The SFMTA Board of Directors will consider a hub model for commuter shuttle buses at its regular meeting Tuesday, Nov. 15., 1 p.m., City Hall, Room 100 The public is invited to comment. Click here and scroll down to Item 11 to see the final report of the hub model mid-term report on the existing […]
Meeting about the 35-Eureka bus
Bring your criticism, praise, and suggestions regarding the 35-Eureka bus line extension to a feedback meeting with SFMTA representatives Sean Kennedy, MUNI Forward program manager, and Rachel Hyden, SFMTA public information officer hosted by the Glen Park Association Monday, December 5, at 6 p.m. in St. John’s School, 925 Chenery Street. All are […]
SFMTA RPP Update
Forwarded from the SFMTA: SFMTA is wrapping up its evaluation of the Residential Parking Permit program and wants your input. Based on our extensive research and the input we have received through our many meetings with residents, neighborhood and business groups, we have developed a set of proposed policy changes that will address the problems […]
SJA Off-Ramp Two Lanes Again
Per Caltrans’ studies that were seconded by a third-party engineering company, the northbound San Jose Avenue off-ramp is returning to two lanes. “Caltrans has completed the resurfacing work on the northbound San Jose Avenue off-ramp off of I-280 as of yesterday, and that temporary striping is in place. The contractor is scheduled to install the […]
S/B Ocean Ave Offramp Closures
Forwarded from NextDoor, which forwarded from Westwood Park Association, which forwarded from SFMTA. If you have comments or questions, please contact Cristina Padilla of SFMTA, whose information is at the bottom of her message. ——————- I am reaching out from the SFMTA to inform you about some upcoming construction impacts as part of the Balboa Park Station […]