Engineering Public Hearing Meeting, July 2, 2021
The Streets Division of the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency will
hold an on-line public hearing on Friday, July 2, 2021, at 10:00 AM to consider the various matters listed on the agenda below.
The purpose of the public hearing will be to get public feedback on these proposals. No decisions will be made on these items at the public hearing. Based upon all public feedback received, the SFMTA will make and post the decision on these items by 5.pm. the following Friday on the SFTMA website.
Public opinion about these proposals can be shared in any of the following ways:
• Online Teams Meeting: SFMTA.com/ENGHearing
• To speak about any items, please follow the phone-in instructions.
• Phoning during the public hearing: please dial 888-398-2342 and enter the code 8647385. When public comment is open key in “1” and then “0” to join the queue of people wishing to comment.
• Sending an email to Sustainable.Streets@SFMTA.com with the subject line “Public Hearing.”
For clarification about any items before the public hearing, the responsible staff person is listed, along with an email address.
Hawes Street at Palou Avenue – STOP Sign
1. ESTABLISH – STOP SIGN
Hawes Street, northbound, at Palou Avenue, stopping the stem of this T-intersection (Supervisor District 10) (Approvable by the City Traffic Engineer) Simon Qin, simon.qin@sfmta.com
Proposal to stop the stem of this T-intersection to clarify right-of-way.
Post Street at Octavia Street – Red Zone
2. ESTABLISH – RED ZONE
Post Street, north side, at Octavia Street, between the west and east legs (removes two parking spaces) (Supervisor District 5) (Approvable by the City Traffic Engineer) Jeffrey Tom, jeffrey.tom@sfmta.com
Proposal to add daylighting by removing parking to improve visibility for pedestrians using this mid-block crossing.
Essex Street at Harrison Street – No Turn on Red
3. ESTABLISH – NO TURN ON RED
Essex Street, southbound, at Harrison Street
(Supervisor District 6) (Approvable by the City Traffic Engineer) Michael Tamin, Michael.tamin@sfmta.com
Proposal to prohibit right turns on red due to visibility concerns.
Buckingham Way and 19th Avenue – Bus Zones
4. ESTABLISH – BUS ZONE
Buckingham Way, north side, from 19th Avenue to 115 feet westerly (Supervisor District 7) (Requires approval by the SFMTA Board) Hester Yu, hester.yu@sfmta.com
Proposal to establish a terminal location for the 58 Lake Merced.
2230 Geary Boulevard – Residential Permit Parking Eligibility
5. ESTABLISH – RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA G (Eligibility only, no signs)
2230 Geary Blvd eligibility for residents (Supervisor District 5) (Requires approval by the SFMTA Board) Gerry Porras, gerry.porras@sfmta.com
The proposal will add 2230 Geary Blvd to RPP Area G so residents will be eligible for Area G permits.
3266-3270 24th Street – Residential Permit Parking Eligibility
6. ESTABLISH – RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA I (Eligibility only, no signs)
3266-3270 24th Street eligibility for residents (Supervisor District 9) (Requires approval by the SFMTA Board) Gerry Porras, gerry.porras@sfmta.com
The proposal will add 3266-3270 24th Street to RPP Area I so residents will be eligible for Area I permits.
3858-3862 24th Street – Residential Permit Parking Eligibility
7. ESTABLISH – RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING AREA S (Eligibility only, no signs)
3858-3862 24th Street eligibility for residents (Supervisor District 8) (Requires approval by the SFMTA Board) Gerry Porras, gerry.porras@sfmta.com
The proposal will add 3858-3862 24th Street to RPP Area S so residents will be eligible for Area S permits.
Chenery Street between 30th Street and Randall Street – 3-Lump Speed Cushions
8. ESTABLISH - SPEED CUSHIONS
Chenery Street between 30th Street and Randall Street (3 3-Lump speed cushions)
(Supervisor District 8) (Approvable by the City Traffic Engineer) Shahram Shariati, Shahram.Shariati@sfmta.com
This proposal installs traffic calming devices on the block at the request of block residents. SFMTA collected data and confirmed that typical motorist speeds exceed agency thresholds to qualify for traffic calming.
Collins Street between Anza Street and Geary Boulevard – Speed Hump
9. ESTABLISH - SPEED HUMP
Collins Street between Anza Street and Geary Boulevard (1 speed hump)
(Supervisor District 1) (Approvable by the City Traffic Engineer) Jeff Banks, jeffrey.banks@sfmta.com
This proposal installs traffic calming devices on the block at the request of block residents. SFMTA collected data and confirmed that typical motorist speeds exceed agency thresholds to qualify for traffic calming.
Joost Avenue between Congo Street and Detroit Street – 3-Lump Speed Cushions
10. ESTABLISH SPEED CUSHIONS
Joost Avenue between Congo Street and Detroit Street (2 3-Lump speed cushions)
(Supervisor District 7) (Approvable by the City Traffic Engineer) Mark Manalo, mark.manalo@sfmta.com
This proposal installs traffic calming devices on the block at the request of block residents. SFMTA collected data and confirmed that typical motorists speeds exceed agency threshold to qualify for traffic calming.
Joost Avenue between Gennessee Street and Ridgewood Avenue – 3-Lump Speed Cushions
11. ESTABLISH SPEED CUSHIONS
Joost Avenue between Gennessee Street and Ridgewood Avenue (2 3-Lump speed cushions) (Supervisor District 7) (Approvable by the City Traffic Engineer) Mark Manalo, mark.manalo@sfmta.com
This proposal installs traffic calming devices on the block at the request of block residents. SFMTA collected data and confirmed that typical motorists speeds exceed agency threshold to qualify for traffic calming
Mangels Avenue, between Baden Street and Congo Street – Speed Humps
12. ESTABLISH – SPEED HUMPS
Mangels Avenue between Baden Street and Congo Street (2 speed humps) (Supervisor District 8) (Approvable by the City Traffic Engineer) Alison Mathews, Alison.Mathews@sfmta.com
This proposal installs traffic calming devices on the block at the request of block residents. SFMTA collected data and confirmed that typical motorist speeds exceed agency thresholds to qualify for traffic calming.
Peralta Avenue between Florida Street and York Street – 3-Lump Speed Cushions
13. ESTABLISH - SPEED CUSHIONS
Peralta Avenue between Florida Street and York Street (2 3-Lump Speed Cushions)
(Supervisor District 9) (Approvable by the City Traffic Engineer) Jeff Banks, jeffrey.banks@sfmta.com
This proposal installs traffic calming devices on the block at the request of block residents. SFMTA collected data and confirmed that typical motorist speeds exceed agency thresholds to qualify for traffic calming.
Upper Terrace, between Buena Vista Avenue East and Masonic Avenue – 3-Lump Speed Cushion
14. ESTABLISH - SPEED CUSHION
Upper Terrace, between Buena Vista Avenue East and Masonic Avenue (1 3-Lump speed cushion) (Supervisor District 8) (Approvable by the City Traffic Engineer) Jeff Banks, jeffrey.banks@sfmta.com
This proposal installs traffic calming devices on the block at the request of block residents. SFMTA collected data and confirmed that typical motorist speeds exceed agency thresholds to qualify for traffic calming.
Cumberland Street, between Dolores Street and Guerrero Street – 3-Lump Cushions
15. ESTABLISH - SPEED CUSHIONS
Cumberland Street, between Dolores Street and Guerrero Street (2 3-Lump speed cushions)
(Supervisor Distict 8) (Approvable by the City Traffic Engineer) Daniel Carr, daniel.carr@sfmta.com
This proposal installs traffic calming devices on the block at the request of the district supervisor.
Fell Street (Access Road) at Stanyan Street - Raised Crosswalk
16. ESTABLISH - RAISED CROSSWALK
Fell Street (Access Road), westbound, approaching Stanyan Street. (1 raised crosswalk across east leg in the westbound direction only) (Supervisor District 5) (Approvable by the City Traffic Engineer) Philip Louie, philip.louie@sfmta.com
Residents request a raised crosswalk to encourage drivers to slow down and stop at the crosswalk.
Clipper Street between Douglass Street and Diamond Street - Raised Crosswalk, Speed Cushion
17(a).ESTABLISH - RAISED CROSSWALK
Clipper Street, west crosswalk, at Douglass Street (Approvable by the City Traffic Engineer)
17(b).ESTABLISH - SPEED CUSHION (3-LUMP DESIGN)
Clipper Street, between Douglass Street and Diamond Street (one speed cushion) (Supervisor District 8) (Approvable by the City Traffic Engineer) Philip Louie, philip.louie@sfmta.com
Community and Supervisor are requesting a raised crosswalk and a speed cushion to slow drivers down and to remind drivers of the transition from a wide to a narrow street.
The following items have been environmentally cleared by the Planning Department on July 26, 2019, Case 2011.0558E:
Various locations on Mission Street – Bulb-Outs & No Right Turn On Red
18(a).ESTABLISH – TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANY TIME
ESTABLISH – SIDEWALK WIDENING (4 FEET)
Italy Avenue, south side, from Mission Street to 20 feet easterly (Requires approval by the SFMTA Board)
18(b).ESTABLISH – TOW-AWAY, NO STOPPING ANY TIME
ESTABLISH – SIDEWALK WIDENING (6 FEET)
Mission Street, west side, from 401 feet to 497 feet south of Onondaga Avenue (removes meter #568-48440) (Requires approval by the SFMTA Board)
18(c).ESTABLISH – NO RIGHT TURN ON RED
Mission Street, northbound, at Admiral Avenue / Ney Street
(Supervisor District 11) (Approvable by the City Traffic Engineer) Mark Dreger, mark.dreger@sfmta.com
A new corner bulb-out at Mission Street & Italy Avenue is necessary to build accessible curb ramps. An extension of the previously legislated bulb-out at Mission Street & France Street is needed to provide sufficient space for the existing driveway and new curb ramps. A new 'no right turn on red' restriction is necessary at Mission Street & Admiral Avenue / Ney Street to clarify right-of-way allocation at the intersection when a new traffic signal is installed.
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Appeal Rights under Chapter 31 of the San Francisco Administrative Code: For Approval Actions, the Planning Department has issued a CEQA exemption determination or negative declaration, which may be viewed online at http://www.sf-planning.org/index.aspx?page=3447. Following approval of the item by the SFMTA City Traffic Engineer, the CEQA determination is subject to appeal within the time frame specified in S.F. Administrative Code Section 31.16, typically within 30 calendar days of the Approval Action. For information on filing a CEQA appeal, contact the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors at City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 244, San Francisco, CA 94102, or call (415) 554-5184. Under CEQA, in a later court challenge, a litigant may be limited to raising only those issues previously raised at a hearing on the project or in written correspondence delivered to the Board of Supervisors or other City board, commission or department at, or prior to, such hearing, or as part of the appeal hearing process on the CEQA decision.
Whether the City Traffic Engineer’s decision is considered a Final SFMTA Decision is determined by Division II, Section 203 of the Transportation Code. If the City Traffic Engineer approves a parking or traffic modification, this decision is considered a Final SFMTA Decision. If a City Traffic Engineer disapproves a parking or traffic modification and a member of the public requests SFMTA review of that decision, the additional review shall be conducted pursuant to Division II, Section 203 of the Transportation Code. City Traffic Engineer decisions will be posted on https://www.sfmta.com/committees/engineering-public-hearings by 5 p.m. on the Friday following the public hearing. Final SFMTA Decisions involving certain parking or traffic modifications, whether made by the City Traffic Engineer or the SFMTA Board, can be reviewed by the Board of Supervisors pursuant to Ordinance 127-18. Information about the review process can be found at: https://sfbos.org/sites/default/files/SFMTA_Action_Review_Info_Sheet.pdf.
Approved for Public Hearing by:
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Bryant Woo for:
Ricardo Olea
City Traffic Engineer
Streets Division
cc: James Lee, SFMTA Parking and Enforcement
Matt Lee, SFMTA Service Planning
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ISSUE DATE: 6/18/21