West Portal Station Safety and Community Space Improvements
Introducing new proposals to improve traffic safety near West Portal Station. Learn more about the proposals and upcoming project events and take the survey by Sunday, April 28.
推出新建議，以改善West Portal站附近的交通安全。深入瞭解提案[和即將舉行的專案活動，並在4月28日前在我們的專案更新中接受調查。
Presentación de nuevas propuestas para mejorar la seguridad del tráfico cerca de la estación de West Portal. Obtenga más información sobre las propuestas y los próximos eventos del proyecto, y responda a la encuesta antes del 28 de abril en nuestra actualización del proyecto..
Mayor London Breed and District 7 Supervisor Myrna Melgar have asked the SFMTA to improve traffic safety near West Portal Station in light of the tragic incident killing 4 pedestrians that occurred on March 16, 2024.
West Portal Station is a key connection point in San Francisco’s transportation system. Three rail lines and two bus routes serving 50,000 daily riders intersect at West Portal Avenue and Ulloa Street, where the Twin Peaks Tunnel links the light rail lines to the Market Street Subway. It’s also home to a vibrant commercial corridor full of unique restaurants and shops. Many youth also travel in the area including students from nearby schools like Hoover Middle School and St. Brendan Parish School, who cross the intersection to board transit and visit neighborhood businesses. And families with children at West Portal Elementary, which is just a block away, regularly travel through this area.
The high volumes of people passing through this area underscores the importance of making it safe to make transit connections and travel to and from West Portal residences, businesses and community amenities.
Project goals:
- Improve intersection safety by clearly defining pedestrian, vehicle, and transit movements; and removing vehicle traffic from train tracks.
- Provide more dedicated, and protected pedestrian space for community objectives.
District 7 Supervisor Myrna Melgar on the Project:
“West Portal is one of the most travelled and cherished neighborhoods in San Francisco. Its station should exemplify the name: a portal to the westside. But our current station is in dire need of improvements to make it safer for people going to work, school, and frequenting our small businesses. My office is working closely with the SFMTA and the Mayor’s Office to be bold and swift with the necessary improvements at the West Portal Station Project."
Predicted Completion: Summer 2024
Note: this project’s focus is on delivering a near-term safety project by the summer. After quick build implementation is complete, we will monitor results and make adjustments as needed. Additionally, we will review the project’s effectiveness and consider additional improvements using more permanent materials.