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Geary Rapid Project Construction Forecast: May 30 - June 12, 2020

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38 Geary
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The pedestrian bridge over Geary Boulevard at Steiner Street was removed this past Memorial Day weekend in preparation for construction of safer street level crosswalks.

Construction Forecast: May 30 - June 12, 2020

As part of the Geary Rapid Project, work to replace aging water and sewer lines, in coordination with San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, continues. Surface transportation improvements, including upgraded traffic signals and streetlights, sidewalk extensions at bus stops and intersection corners, improved median refuges and roadway repaving, are also beginning and are being managed by San Francisco Public Works. 

Geary Rapid Project construction is currently scheduled to continue during the shelter in place order, with crews observing social distancing requirements and a safe working environment. The following two-week construction forecast is subject to change due to weather delays or unexpected field conditions.

Stanyan Street – Franklin Street
Mondays through Fridays between 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.:

  • Water main installation, connection and testing is planned for the weeks of June 1 and June 8 on Geary Boulevard from Fillmore to Franklin streets.
    • Water service to some properties may be briefly shut off while SFPUC connects to the new water main on Geary. SFPUC will notify properties in advance of any service interruption. To minimize disruption, work is sometimes conducted at night.
  • Sewer main installation is planned for the weeks of June 1 and June 8 on westbound Geary Boulevard from Laguna to Franklin streets
  • Concrete roadway base work is planned for the weeks of June 1 and June 8 on Geary Boulevard from Masonic to Divisadero streets and from Webster to Gough streets.
  • Traffic signal and streetlight work is planned for the weeks of June 1 and June 8 at the following intersections: Cook Street, Collins Street, Wood Street, Masonic Avenue, Lyon Street and Divisadero Street.
  • Minor sewer work is planned for the weeks of June 1 and June 8 at the Commonwealth/Beaumont Avenue, Parker Avenue and Scott Street intersections.
  • Curb ramp and sidewalk extension work is planned for the weeks of June 1 and June 8 on Geary Boulevard from Lyon to Divisadero streets.
  • Closeout work after removing the pedestrian bridge at Steiner Street is planned for the weeks of June 1 and June 8. See section below for more details.

Van Ness Avenue – Market Street
Mondays through Fridays between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.:

  • Water main installation, connection and testing is planned for the weeks of June 1 and June 8 on Geary Street between Polk and Jones streets. 
    • During active water work, the outbound 38/inbound 19 bus stop on Geary at Larkin will be temporarily relocated west towards Polk Street. Look for “Board Here” signs nearby.
    • Water service to some properties may be briefly shut off while SFPUC connects to the new water main on Geary. SFPUC will notify properties in advance of any service interruption. To minimize disruption, work is sometimes conducted at night.
  • Roadway and sidewalk work is planned for the weeks of June 1 and June 8 at the intersections of O’Farrell and Leavenworth streets, and on O’Farrell between Jones and Taylor streets and between Stockton and Grant streets. 
    • During active work, the inbound 38/38R Geary bus stop on O’Farrell between Jones and Taylor will be temporarily relocated east towards Taylor Street. The bus stop on O’Farrell between Stockton and Grant will be temporarily relocated west towards Stockton Street. Look for “Board Here” signs nearby.

Some parking will be temporarily restricted in construction zones and traffic lanes will be modified during active work. There may be brief vibrations during sidewalk and roadway excavation.

Questions or concerns? Contact us at GearyRapid@SFMTA.com or 415.646.2300.

Pedestrian Bridge Removed at Geary and Steiner

The pedestrian bridge at Geary Boulevard and Steiner Street was removed this past Memorial Day weekend and the streets were reopened to traffic on Sunday night, a day ahead of schedule. The removal of the 58-year-old overpass was done by Silicon Valley Demolition and overseen by San Francisco Public Works.

Over the next few weeks there are some smaller tasks remaining, including demolishing the spiral ramp foundation on the southwest corner and removing a pier foundation in the northwest corner sidewalk. Minor median and streetlight work is also planned at this intersection soon.

Later this year the bridge landing areas will be renovated with new amenities for the adjacent Hamilton Recreation Center and Raymond Kimbell Playground. After Geary Rapid Project utility upgrades are completed, new corner sidewalk extensions and larger median refuges will be installed along with an upgraded traffic signal to provide safer and more accessible street-level crossings on both sides of the intersection.  Please visit SFMTA.com/SteinerBridge for more details including before and after renderings.

COVID-19 Muni Core Service Plan

Due to staffing shortages, the SFMTA has made some necessary service reductions during the order to shelter in place. Core Service bus routes are operating daily from 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. A reduced Owl network is operating at an earlier start time, from 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. Visit SFMTA’s COVID-19 page for the latest service and citation information.

Please practice physical distancing when waiting for, boarding, and riding Muni, and wear face coverings on Muni, per the citywide public health order.

Small Business Support

The SFMTA brings your customers to you on Muni, keeps the streets moving and manages the curb space. We know small businesses have many questions right now and we’re here to help you find resources offered by the City and County of San Francisco.

Where do I find information on Small Business Loans and Grants?

Can I be evicted from my commercial property during the Shelter in Place order?

How do I safely get back to business in the “new normal?”

More information about these and opportunities such as deferring business taxes and licensing fees, accessing free COVID-19 testing for essential employees and resources for self-employed individuals can be found at oewd.org/covid19. 

The following 38/38R bus stops are planned to be temporarily relocated. These changes are part of work that is unrelated to the Geary Rapid Project.

  • Mondays - Sundays, March 27 – August 30, all day:
    The inbound 38/38R Geary bus stop on O'Farrell Street at Van Ness Avenue will be temporarily relocated west towards Franklin Street while work related to the Van Ness Improvement Project is performed. 

To view a list of temporary bus stop relocations citywide, please visit: SFMTA.com/TempStopMap