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SFMTA Progress in GP

May 16, 2025 by Heather World

Shortly after hearing from Glen Park residents, city traffic engineers made significant safety improvements to Glen Park and have promised to follow up on others. City Traffic Engineer Ricardo Olea updated the Glen Park Association about a week after the April quarterly meeting: Some speed bumps on Diamond between Surrey to Chenery according to the […]

Filed Under: Meeting Summaries, SFMTA, traffic

4/30 Mtg Summary

May 2, 2025 by Heather World

  Thanks to everyone who came out to the Glen Park Association quarterly meeting last night, and we hope you can make our next quarterly meeting in July – stay tuned for more details. As promised, we wanted to share a quick recap of resources provided: 1. San Francisco County Transportation Authority (SFCTA) The SFCTA […]

Filed Under: City Agency Hearings, Community Servce, dogs, Featured 2, Glen Park Association, Ingleside Station Newsletter, Internet, Meeting Summaries, Scott Wiener, SFCTA, SFMTA, SFPD, traffic, Volunteer

Quick action by SFMTA on dangerous intersection

August 22, 2024 by Bonnee Waldstein

In the aftermath of the accident of August 15 in which a 61-year old woman was fatally struck by a truck, SFMTA  has initiated “No Right on Red” signs at the Diamond/Bosworth intersection. The accident is under a thorough investigation by SFPD. This morning work crews were already installing the signs on three of the […]

Filed Under: Safety, SFMTA, traffic, Uncategorized

Fatal accident in busy intersection of Glen Park–Update

August 20, 2024 by Bonnee Waldstein

  At the monthly SFPD Ingleside Community Meeting, the Glen Park News asked about the status of the investigation.  Officer James George, substituting for Captain Amy Hurwitz, said the information is still scanty. The case has been turned over to the Traffic Company, a unit of SFPD. Due to staffing shortages in that department, it’s […]

Filed Under: Safety, SFPD, traffic, Uncategorized

Fatal accident in busy intersection of Glen Park

August 15, 2024 by Bonnee Waldstein

Sometime after 1pm this afternoon, a fatal accident occurred at the southwest corner of Diamond and Bosworth Streets. According to a bystander who overheard a witness telling SFPD, a woman is deceased after being hit by a truck outside the Glen Park Market. The driver remained at the scene. According to the most current information […]

Filed Under: Crime, Safety, traffic

Very bad accident at 280 offramp/Monterey this morning

July 23, 2023 by Dan Goldes

(The Glen Park News will update as we get more information.) About 6:40 this morning, the car in this photo rear ended a car out of frame at a high rate of speed. There was an SFPD police car right there, and I may have heard its siren just before the impact. I took these […]

Filed Under: SFFD, SFPD, traffic, Uncategorized

Block parties and traffic calming just got easier

June 27, 2023 by Maggie Hicks

Here’s how: Neighborfest just opened up for residents of District 8 (that’s us!). This makes it easier and cheaper to host a block party this fall. Do it! https://www.livablecity.org/neighborfest/  SFMTA’s traffic calming applications open July 1. They’ve streamlined the process so it should be much faster than in the past! https://www.sfmta.com/getting-around/walk/residential-traffic-calming-program

Filed Under: Neighborhood, traffic

SFMTA Traffic Calming Program–applications begin July 1

June 6, 2023 by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA)

Did you know the SFMTA has a residential application-based traffic calming program where residents can request traffic calming for their block? Please take a look at the program website to learn more about the application and evaluation processes. In particular, the SFMTA is revamping their application-based process to be simpler, more responsive, and more expedient. Starting July […]

Filed Under: SFMTA, traffic, Uncategorized

Wet concrete vs. car on Elk Street conjures troubled history of achieving crosswalk

January 28, 2023 by Bonnee Waldstein

Glen Park resident Sal Novoa was driving on Elk Street Tuesday afternoon, January 24, when he spotted a most peculiar scene. He tells it this way: “Sharing some photos of an unfortunate driving error. “An older gentleman weaved around the street closure barriers. We heard the workers trying to stop him from entering, their hands […]

Filed Under: Glen Canyon Park, Recreation and Parks Department, Road Construction, SFMTA, traffic, Uncategorized

Warning sign goes up on Lippard Avenue as Crosstown Trail traffic grows

July 23, 2022 by Nicholas Dewar, Greenway Project

July 23, 2022 UPDATE After complaints about pedestrian safety as more people walk the Crosstown Trail that crosses Lippard between Bosworth and Chenery Streets, a warning sign went up the week of July 18, 2022. A red zone has also been added to the crossing. Original story from June 14, 2022 The amount of foot […]

Filed Under: Greenway, SFMTA, traffic, Uncategorized

Congestion Pricing Survey

August 24, 2020 by San Francisco County Transportation Authority

Could Congestion Pricing Improve SF’s Transportation Future? The Transportation Authority is exploring how a fee to drive downtown during busy hours could help get traffic moving, increase safety, clean the air, and advance equity once the economy recovers. We invite you to learn more and provide feedback: → Play Unclog Fog City, a digital game […]

Filed Under: SFCTA, traffic, Uncategorized

“Slow Streets” program rolls out on Chenery Street

May 29, 2020 by Bonnee Waldstein

As of this morning, and for the duration of the pandemic, Chenery Street from Elk Street to Brompton Avenue is closed to through traffic, in order to facilitate walking with social distancing. Through traffic by local residents needing access is permitted. Below is the statement by SFMTA: “The SFMTA announced the Slow Streets Program back […]

Filed Under: COVID-19, Safety, SFMTA, traffic, Uncategorized

Notes on the winter meeting of the Glen Park Association

February 3, 2020 by Bonnee Waldstein

Photos by Michael Waldstein The quarterly meeting had a great turnout – folks were anxious to hear from several local leaders who came to give updates and hear about neighborhood concerns. First up– Introducing Ingleside Captain Christopher Woon: Captain Chris Woon made his first appearance since assuming his position at the Ingleside Station. Born and […]

Filed Under: Featured, Glen Park Association, Rafael Mandelman, Safety, Scott Wiener, SFMTA, SFPD, SFPW, traffic, Transit, Uncategorized

Gridlock Grips Glen Park

February 21, 2019 by Bonnee Waldstein

On a fairly typical late Tuesday  morning in Glen Park, a huge truck full of pet chow made its delivery to Critter Fritters.  How it managed to make its way onto Chenery Street wasn’t captured in a photo, unfortunately. It was just too much for the narrow commercial street, with parked cars on both sides (and […]

Filed Under: Muni, traffic, Uncategorized

SFMTA Posts Notice about Elk/Sussex Intersection Work

February 1, 2019 by SFMTA

Diamond Heights Blvd / Elk St / Sussex St Pedestrian Safety Project The SFMTA is proposing improvements to pedestrian safety and access to Glen Canyon by providing clear sightlines between drivers and pedestrians, adding a high visibility crosswalk with flashing warning beacons, and installing ADA curb ramps and additional street lighting. The proposed project will […]

Filed Under: Featured, SFMTA, traffic, Uncategorized

Haunted Halloween

November 2, 2018 by Mary Szczepanik

There’s no denying that Halloween is quite the event in Glen Park — from the day-of parades at both Glen Park Montessori and Glen Park Elementary, to the nighttime festivities along and around Chenery street — Glen Park celebrates with enthusiasm and abandon. For the first time, San Francisco’s Ingleside Police station, with the guidance […]

Filed Under: Halloween, SFPD, traffic, Uncategorized

Haunting Chenery Street on October 31!

October 19, 2018 by Heather World

Thanks to the Glen Park Association, SFPD Captain Jack Hart and Liveable Streets, this year Chenery Street between Diamond and Elk will be officially closed on Halloween so the mob of trick-or-treating tykes can rove safely through the neighborhood. Click on the picture of the map below to get a PDF version you can actually […]

Filed Under: Safety, SFPD, traffic, Uncategorized

Miguel St. Re-grade Mtg Sept. 11

August 23, 2018 by Heather World

The SFMTA and SF Public Works will host a community meeting regarding the re-grading of Miguel Street (at Chenery) on Tuesday, September 11, at 6:30 p.m., at the Glen Canyon Recreation Center in Room 2. The Glen Park Association Transportation Committee has been working with neighbors and the city to get information on this process, […]

Filed Under: Glen Park Association, Meeting announcement, Miguel Street, Muni, Neighborhood, Road Construction, SFMTA, SFPW, traffic, Transit

Progress report on Diamond/Bosworth intersection

August 14, 2018 by SFMTA

(Note:The Glen Park Association has received this information from Sustainable Streets Director Tom Maguire.) Below is a short summary of what we have currently done at the intersection to date and what our next steps will be. Summary of Changes Signal timing changed on 7/18/2018 o Improves pedestrian safety by removing conflict between southbound left […]

Filed Under: Neighborhood, Safety, SFMTA, traffic

Notes on the Quarterly Glen Park Association Meeting, July 26, 2018

August 4, 2018 by Bonnee Waldstein

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 […]

Filed Under: Arlington Community Garden, BART, Bike Share, Community Clean-Up, FixIt, Gardening, Greenway, Kern Alley, Meeting Summaries, Neighborhood, Parking, Rafael Mandelman, SFMTA, traffic, Uncategorized

Short notice! Meeting about Miguel Street Regrading

July 29, 2018 by Bonnee Waldstein

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 […]

Filed Under: Meeting announcement, Miguel Street, Muni, Neighborhood, SFMTA, SFPW, traffic, Transit

Left turn signal being installed at Diamond and Bosworth

July 18, 2018 by Elizabeth Weise

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 […]

Filed Under: Road Construction, SFMTA, traffic, Uncategorized

Diamond/Bosworth Update – New Protected Left

July 15, 2018 by Heather World

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 […]

Filed Under: Road Construction, SFMTA, traffic

Most walkers are not texting when crossing streets, says a new study

June 24, 2018 by Bonnee Waldstein

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

Filed Under: Muni, Neighborhood, Safety, SFMTA, traffic

Glen Park in the News

May 22, 2018 by Heather World

But not in a good way. See today’s SF Chronicle article about the increased traffic on narrow Miguel Street: https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Waze-Google-Maps-San-Francisco-reroute-12898001.php

Filed Under: Chronicle, traffic

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Glen Park Association is at San Francisco Public Library Glen Park Branch.
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Photos and Fun courtesy of the Glen Park Library!
It was a great turnout at the Glen Park Library Open House on Saturday May 17th!

Thank you to all who attended and a big thank you to Glen Park Branch Library Manager Darren Heiber and his staff for a fantastic day!! 🙌🏽

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Photos and Fun courtesy of the Glen Park Library! 
It was a great turnout at the Glen Park Library Open House on Saturday May 17th!

Thank you to all who attended and a big thank you to Glen Park Branch Library Manager Darren Heiber and his staff for a fantastic day!! 🙌🏽

@sfpubliclibrary @arionpress @museumofcraftanddesign @rafaelmandelmand8 #glenparklibrary #arionpress #museumofcraftanddesign #glenparksf #sanfrancisco #incommunity
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Qi Gong & Tai Chi Thursdays at the Glen Park Rec Center!

Thursdays 2:00PM - 2:45PM
Room #1
Led by led by Ashima Sarin

Beginners and All Levels of Mobility Are Welcome! It’s FREE and drop-in!

(There will be no class the second half of June and July)

📍Glen Park Rec Center, 70 Elk Street

QUESTIONS? CALL 415-239-4007
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Qi Gong & Tai Chi Thursdays at the Glen Park Rec Center!

Thursdays  2:00PM - 2:45PM 
Room #1
Led by led by Ashima Sarin

Beginners and All Levels of Mobility Are Welcome! It’s FREE and drop-in! 

(There will be no class the second half of June and July)

📍Glen Park Rec Center, 70 Elk Street 

QUESTIONS? CALL 415-239-4007
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