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Regulations For Working In San Francisco Streets, also known as the “Blue Book,” is a manual for City agencies (DPW, Muni, SFWD, DPT, Port of SF, etc.), utility crews, private contractors, and others doing work in San Francisco streets. It establishes rules for working safely and in a way that will cause the least possible interference with pedestrian, bicycle, transit, and other traffic.In addition to the regulations in this manual, contractors are responsible for complying with all city, state and federal codes, rules and regulations.

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Blue Book - Regulations for Working in San Francisco Streets (rev 0723)

Section 1: Permits Required to Work On City Streets

Section 2: Working On Streets With Special Requirements

Section 3: Lane Closure Requirements

Section 4: Parking Removal

Section 5: Sidewalk Closures

Section 6: Work Area Safety

Section 7: Transit Operations

Section 8: School Zones

Section 9: Bicycle Routes

Section 10 -Traffic Control By San Francisco Officers

Section 11: Detector Loops at Intersections

Section 12: Emergency Procedures

San Francisco Traffic Code Sections

Table 1: Streets of Major Importance (Rev 2-17-2023)

Table 2: Moscone Convention Center

Table 3: Oracle Park and Chase Center

Rail Clearance Permit Application

Holiday Moratorium Form