Section 2: Working On Streets With Special Restrictions

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Section 2: Working On Streets With Special Restrictions

Depending on the work site, there are certain restrictions that will apply. This section identifies streets where work is limited by time of day or day of the week.

2.1 Streets of Major Traffic Importance (Appendix B, Table 1 and Appendix C, Map 1)

Table 1 in Appendix B lists the City streets on which traffic lanes must be kept clear during certain times of the day, and the restricted hours for each block. No work is allowed during the hours specified in this table.

Map 1: Streets of Major Importance

Map 1: Streets of Major Traffic Importance (Table 1)

Note: This map does not show all the restricted streets clearly. Check Table 1 <LINK> for the detailed list and applicable restrictions.

2.2 Restrictions in Certain Areas

Streets with heavy traffic in the downtown area, streets with transit lines, streets that lead to Monster (Candlestick) or AT&T (SBC) Parks, and streets containing bicycle routes all have special restrictions. Contractor is responsible for complying with these restrictions.

2.2.1 Area of Important Streets – Downtown (Appendix C, Map 1A)

No construction activity is allowed within the bounded area from 7 AM to 9 AM, and 3 PM to 7 PM, Monday to Friday. This does not include alleys, where work is allowed.

Map 1A: Area of Important Streets (Downtown)

Notes:
1. No construction activity is allowed on the streets within the solid bounded area from 7am to 9am and 3pm to 7pm, Monday through Friday. Consult Table 1 <LINK> for more specific restrictions on individual streets.

2. Prohibi tion of construction activity does not apply to alleys.

2.2.2 Restrictions for Moscone Convention Center Events (Appendix C, Map 2)

The streets around Moscone Convention Center are subject to restricted construction hours during major events at the Center. No construction activity is allowed one hour before to one hour after these events.

No construction activity is permitted on these streets from one hour before to one hour after major events at the Moscone Convention Center. Contractor is not allowed to leave holes, debris, any material/equipment in the traffic lanes, including tow-away lanes, during these hours.

Table 2: Moscone Convention Center (see Map 2)

	Street	Limits
1.	Mission Street	2nd Street to 5th Street
2.	Howard Street	3rd Street to 5th Street
3.	Folsom Street	3rd Street to 4th Street
4.	3rd Street	Market Street to Harrison Street
5.	4th Street	Market Street to Harrison Street
6.	5th Street	Mission Street to Howard Street

Map 2: Restrictions for Streets Around Moscone Convention Center During Major Events

Notes:
1. No construction activity is permitted on highlighted streets from one (1) hour before until one (1) hour after major events at the Moscone Center.

2. For information regarding event schedules, contact the convention facilities management at 415-974-4027 or check their website at www.moscone.com.

2.2.3 Ball Park Restrictions (Appendix C, Maps 3 and 4)

The streets around Monster Park (Candlestick) and AT&T (SBC) Park are subject to restricted construction hours during major events at the ball parks. No construction activity is allowed from two (2) hours before to two (2) hours after these events.

Monster (Candlestick) Park (see Map 3)

No construction activity is permitted on these streets from two hours before to two hours after major events at Monster (Candlestick) Park. Contractor is not allowed to leave holes, debris, any material/equipment in the traffic lanes, including tow-away lanes, during these hours.

Table 3: Monster (Candlestick) Park

	Street	Limits
1	3rd Street	Bayshore Boulevard to King Street
2	Arelious Walker Drive	Carroll Avenue to Gilman Avenue
3	Bayshore Boulevard	Silver Avenue to South City Limit
4	Bill Walsh (Giants) Drive	Ingerson Avenue to Gilman Avenue
5	Carroll Avenue	3rd Street to Arelious Walker Drive
6	Carroll Avenue	Bayshore Boulevard to Phelps Avenue
7	Cesar Chavez Street	Bayshore Boulevard to 3rd Street
8	Gilman Avenue	3rd to Hunters Point Expressway
9	Harney Way	South City Limit to Jamestown Avenue
10	Industrial Street	Oakdale Avenue to Bayshore Boulevard
11	Ingerson Avenue	3rd Street to Giants Drive
12	Jamestown Avenue	Salinas Avenue to Hunters Point Expressway
13	Palou Avenue	3rd Street to Industrial Street
14	Paul Avenue	Bayshore Boulevard to 3rd Street
15	Phelps Avenue	Bayshore Boulevard to Williams Street
16	Salinas Avenue	Bayshore Boulevard to 3rd Street
17	Silver Avenue	Cambridge Street to Palou Avenue
18	Williams Street	Phelps Avenue to 3rd Street

Map 3: Restrictions for Monster (Candlestick) Park

Notes:
1. No construction activity is permitted on highlighted streets from two (2) hours before until two (2) hours after events.

2. For further information regarding scheduled events contact the Recreation and Parks Department at 415-467-1994 or DPT at 415-701-4500.

AT&T (SBC) Park (see Map 4)

No construction activity is permitted on these streets from two hours before to two hours after major events at AT&T (SBC) Park. Contractor is not allowed to leave holes, debris, any material/equipment in the traffic lanes, including tow-away lanes, during these hours.

	Street	Limits
1	16th Street	Potrero Avenue to 3rd Street
2	25th Street	Illinois Street to 3rd Street
3	2nd Street	Market Street to The Embarcadero
4	3rd Street	Market Street to Cesar Chavez Street
5	4th Street	Market Street to 3rd Street
6	5th Street	Berry Street to King Street
7	6th Street	Channel Street to Owens Street
8	7th Street	Townsend Street to 16th Street
9	Berry Street	3rd Street to 5th Street
10	Bryant Street	2nd Street to 3rd Street
11	Cesar Chavez Street	Pennsylvania Avenue to Illinois Street
12	Channel Street	3rd Street to 4th Street
13	Harrison Street	The Embarcadero to 3rd Street
14	Illinois Street	Cesar Chavez Street to Mississippi Street
15	King Street	2nd Street to 5th Street
16	Mariposa Street	Pennsylvania Avenue to Illinois Street
17	Mariposa Street	Terry Francois Boulevard to Mississippi Street
18	Market Street	2nd Street to 4th Street
19	Mission Rock Street	3rd Street to Terry Francois Boulevard
20	Mission Street	The Embarcadero to 3rd Street
21	Owens Street	6th Street to 16th Street
22	Pennsylvania Avenue	I 280 SB onramp to Cesar Chavez Street
23	Terry Francois Blvd	3rd Street to Mariposa Street
24	The Embarcadero	Market Street to King Street
25	Townsend Street	2nd Street to 7th Street

Map 4: Restrictions for AT&T (SBC) Park

Notes:
1. No construction activity is permitted on highlighted streets from two (2) hours before until two (2) hours after events.

2. Call Giants Enterprises at 415-972-1800 for event schedules or check the Giants website at www.sfgiants.com

2.2.4 Holiday Moratorium

No work is allowed from the day after Thanksgiving to January 1, inclusive, during the hours of 7 AM to 10 PM on the following streets:

During the specified period, in the areas described in Sections A and B below, all openings in the street and in the sidewalk must be closed by backfilling and paving or by plating over, providing safe and adequate passage for bicycles, vehicles and pedestrians. Work may be allowed between the hours of 10 PM and 7 AM as long as the proper night noise permit is obtained.

A. Any Block Within the Area Shown Below: This area is bounded by Pine Street, Taylor Street, Market Street, 8th Street, Folsom Street, Fremont Street, and Front Street, inclusive.

B. Any Business Block in the City: A business block is any City block where at least 50% of the frontage is devoted to business. Establishments in this category are retail stores, bars, restaurants, banks, service type businesses, non-residence type hotels, wholesale businesses or others as determined by the Director of Parking and Traffic.

The Traffic Engineer will determine if a block is under moratorium on a case by case basis using data provided by the contractor (or applicant). Data may be submitted to the Traffic Engineer by completing the form “Holiday Moratorium – Business Block Map” found on page 98, Appendix G. Please note that this form must be filled out completely, and include both sides of any block for which a determination is being requested. The Traffic Engineer will make a determination and return a completed copy of the form to the contractor. If the block is found not to be under moratorium, the contractor shall keep a copy of the form on site to show city staff (inspectors, engineers or enforcement personnel) that the Traffic Engineer has determined that the block is not under moratorium. Please note that these forms are only valid for the year in which they were submitted.

To evaluate if an intersection is under moratorium (for work confined to the limits of an intersection), the contractor will be required to fill out the form for each block adjoining the intersection.

C. Granting Waivers to the Moratorium: Applicants who request a waiver must be prepared to detail the hours of operation of businesses and obtain written approval from property and business owners as deemed necessary by the Traffic Engineer. Please speak to the Traffic Engineer prior to contacting the public about a moratorium waiver.

2.2.5 Major Muni Routes (Unclog the Streets)

In order to facilitate traffic flow for Muni vehicles and for the general public, all construction activities affecting moving lanes (including tow-away zones) on any Major Muni Route (see table below) shall stop from 4 PM to 7 PM, Monday through Friday.

Furthermore, all construction activities along any Major Muni Route that is on a business block (see Section 2.2.4.A) or along any Major Muni Route that is in the Area of Important Streets (see Appendix C, Map 1A), shall stop from 7 AM to 9 AM and 3 PM to 7 PM, Monday through Friday. This does not include alleys, where work is allowed.

The Contractor must familiarize himself/herself with the routes of the coach lines operating within the work area. For further information on Muni routes or schedules, visit Muni’s website route guide at www.sfmta.com/guide or call Muni at 311 (use 415-701-2311 from outside San Francisco).

MAJOR MUNI ROUTES

Muni Line	Name
1	California
5	Fulton
9	San Bruno
10	Townsend
14	Mission
15	Third
19	Polk
21	Hayes
22	Fillmore
24	Divisadero
28	19th Avenue
29	Sunset
30	Stockton
31	Balboa
38	Geary
43	Masonic
44	O’Shaughnessy
45	Union-Stockton
47	Van Ness
48	Quintara
49	Van Ness-Mission
PH	Powell-Hyde Cable Car
71	Haight-Noriega
J	Church
K	Ingleside
L	Taraval
M	Oceanside
N	Judah

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