Lincoln Way Quick-Build Project - Outreach & Design Update

The Lincoln Way Quick-Build Project has completed Outreach and Design phases!

Our May 2023 Virtual Open House and survey engaged 568 respondents with over 800 comments gathered. A majority of respondents showed their support for proposed project elements, with a significant number calling for even more pedestrian improvements than were proposed. Please click on the link below to review both comments received, and the most frequently asked questions raised by community members during the outreach phase.

Lincoln Way Quick-Build Open House Comments and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Design Updates & Next Steps

Project staff expanded the proposed scope to include additional daylighting, painted safety zones, and crosswalks than were originally proposed. Many survey respondents requested improvements to bicycle infrastructure along Lincoln Way – however SFMTA encourages cyclists to use existing infrastructure on JFK Drive, MLK Jr. Drive, and the Great Highway.

In total, the project plans to install 20 new crosswalks, 12 painted safety zones, 16 left turn safety treatments, daylighting at 30 approaches, six signal head upgrades (8’’ to 12’’) and signal retiming upgrades at 25th and 30th avenues to include leading pedestrian intervals (LPIs), increased crossing time, and all reds. On top of these pedestrian improvements, the SFMTA will be implementing transit improvements along Lincoln Way as part of the 29 Sunset Improvement project, as well as new traffic signals at Kezar Drive, 10th Avenue, and 41st Avenue and signal upgrades at Great Highway. 

Next up for the team is detailed design, which includes final refinements based on community input, and the preparation of work orders. Due to the proposed treatment types, a public hearing will not be required for this project. Project implementation will begin in Winter 2024.

Please see Related Reports & Documents for Frequently Asked Questions and Comment Log.