January 12, 2023
A Message From The Supervisor:
I hope everyone is staying safe as inclement weather continues this weekend in San Francisco. Please see below for a few key reminders:
- Keep 9-1-1 available for life and safety emergencies. Report non-life threatening storm-related issues such as clogged catch basins, residential or street flooding, sewer backups, or wastewater odors to 311 online at sf311.org, on the 311 mobile app for Android and iPhone, or by calling 3-1-1.
- Avoid driving during heavy rains and winds. If you have to be out, then stay away from flooded areas and downed power lines, whether in a car or on foot. Do not drive through water more than 6 inches deep.
- If the power goes out, unplug and turn off appliances. Leave one light on to signal when power is restored.
- Avoid using candles during power outages to prevent fire hazards. Use flashlights or head lamps instead.
- Do not touch electrical equipment if you are wet or standing in water.
- Stay informed: tune-in to KCBS (740 AM or 106.9 FM), local TV channels, or social media (@sf_emergency; @sfwater; @sfpublicworks; @sfdph) for emergency advisories and instructions.
- Check on friends and family who may need assistance during the storm, especially elderly, homebound, or neighbors with disabilities.
January and February are two extraordinary months where we get to celebrate the diversity that makes San Francisco a wonderful place to live. We will start this weekend by kicking off Lunar New Year celebrations for the Year of the Rabbit.
Yesterday, I stood with City leaders and SF SAFE to reiterate our commitment to public safety for the AAPI community during Lunar New Year. As we celebrate the Year of the Rabbit, please be careful with your belongings, cautious when taking out cash, and vigilant in recognizing scams. Our law enforcement partners are here to support the community and ensure that we have a safe and happy Lunar New Year!
This weekend, we will celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Day. On his birthday, we remember the work of the great civil rights leader, minister, and family member. Dr. King said many great things but I am often moved when I am reminded of the following statement, “The time is always right to do what is right.” The quote calls for immediate action on injustice and empowers everyone to be a part of the solution. I admire Dr. King and his work and I was happy to celebrate his legacy with many of you during today's 39th Dr. Martin Luther King Luncheon hosted by the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department. In addition, I am happy to be attending the first annual youth arts competition inspired by the work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his historic visit to the Cow Palace in 1964.
We are available by email: safaistaff@sfgov.org or by phone 415-554-6976 (leave a message and we will call you back). You can also check for updates on my Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook .
Please note - if you miss my weekly newsletter, you may find it later on the Board of Supervisor’s website. Click HERE to read past newsletters.
Sincerely,
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New T Third Line Starts January 7
On Saturday, January 7, the T Third starts its historic new route, providing a direct Metro connection between Sunnydale and Chinatown-Rose Pak Station. Service runs Mondays through Fridays, 6 a.m. to midnight every 10 minutes and Saturdays and Sundays, 8 a.m. to midnight every 12 minutes.
The new T Third route will travel north to the new Central Subway from 4th & King platform. It will no longer turn onto King Street or run along the Embarcadero and the Market Street subway. Also, the K Ingleside will now travel between Balboa Park and Embarcadero Station.
New Transfers:
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For service on Embarcadero to Folsom, Brannan, Oracle Park (2nd & King) use the N Judah. Northbound T Third customers heading north can transfer to the N Judah at 4th & King. Southbound T Third customers can transfer to the N Judah from Union Square/Market Street Station to Powell Station.
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J Church, K Ingleside, M Ocean View, N Judah and BART customers transferring to the T Third will get off at Powell Station go to the new Union Square/Market Street Station. The two stations are connected underground. New signage will help direct customers.
Visit SFMTA.com/ServiceChanges for more details. Customers can also use our website (SFMTA.com/TripPlanner) to plan your new trip.
Balboa Park Station Plaza Construction
As part of improvements being made at Balboa Park Station, Bay Area Rapid Transit will construct a plaza and new passenger loading zone on the south side of Geneva Ave, between the I-280 off-ramp and San Jose Ave. began on Monday, December 5, 2022.
The first phase of this work is planned to be complete by the end of December and will reconstruct a portion of the sidewalk and the Muni bus stop. During this work, the bus stop will be relocated slightly to the east, at the crosswalk for the old passenger loading zone, which will be closed to vehicles.
Barricades and temporary signage will be installed to provide safe access for pedestrians along Geneva Ave and to the BART A1 Entrance. The BART entrance will remain open during this first phase. The map below shows the locations of barricades and the bus stop. The pedestrian pathway is shown as a dashed blue line.
We apologize for this inconvenience and appreciate your patience.
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| Mission Street and Geneva Avenue Infrastructure Improvement Project
Project Update:
Construction has started on Geneva Avenue from Prague Street to Mission Street.
Project Description:
San Francisco Public Works, the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA), and the San Francisco Public Utilities are partnering to bring safety improvements and infrastructure upgrades to the Excelsior and Outer Mission neighborhoods. The Mission Street and Geneva Avenue Infrastructure Improvement Project includes approximately forty sidewalk bulb-outs, upgraded traffic signals at twenty locations, sewer main replacement at ten locations, concrete street base replacement work and street repaving throughout the project area. The project limits are:
- Geneva Avenue: Prague Street to Mission Street
- Mission Street: Geneva Avenue to Highway 280 Overpass (Trumbull Street)
Mission Street and Geneva Avenue are part of San Francisco's Vision Zero High Injury Network - the 13% of city streets where 75% of the severe and fatal collisions occur. The City and County of San Francisco adopted Vision Zero as a policy in 2014, committing to build better and safer streets, educate the public on traffic safety, enforce traffic laws, and adopt policy changes that save lives. The goal is to create a culture that prioritizes traffic safety and to ensure that mistakes on our roadways don’t result in serious injuries or death. The result of this collaborative, citywide effort will be safer, more livable streets as we work to eliminate traffic fatalities.
Neighbors interested in receiving e-updates could SIGN-UP HERE.
For additional information on this project, please visit https://www.sfmta.com/projects/mission-geneva-safety-project
Project Sequencing & Duration
The overall project duration is anticipated to be approximately 3 years. However, in order to minimize any impacts associated with construction, this project will be completed in segments. A completion timeline has been placed on each segment to minimize the time it is under construction. There will be an overlap in segments as work is completed in one segment and starts on the next one. The segments are as follows:
Segment I
Geneva Avenue (Mission Street to Prague Street)
(Approximately 11 months / November 2022 – October 2023)
Segment II
Mission Street (Geneva Avenue to Russia Avenue)
(Approximately 10 months / September 2023 – June 2024)
Segment III
Mission Street (Russia Avenue to Theresa Street)
(Approximately 11 months / May 2024 – July 2025)
Segment IV
Mission Street (Theresa Street to Trumbull Street/ Hwy 280 overpass)
(Approximately 9 months / June 2025 – January 2026)
New Traffic Signal Project on Alemany
Project Description
San Francisco Public Works has hired Liffey Electric to complete the Contract 65 – New Traffic Signals Project. This project will include traffic signal improvements at several intersections in San Francisco. The work near you includes traffic signal improvements at (3) intersections along Alemany Boulevard. The intersections are as follows:
- Alemany Blvd. & Lawrence Ave
- Alemany Blvd. & Theresa St.
- Alemany Blvd. and Rousseau St.
Construction is scheduled to start on Alemany Blvd. in late December 2022. Work is expected to take approximately (4) months to complete at each intersection. Construction may happen concurrently at different intersections. NOTE: There may be periods of inactivity in between the different phases of work. The schedule provided is subject to change due to weather delays, equipment breakdown, or unforeseen field conditions. Construction activity may include catch-basin (storm drain) and culvert relocation work, curb ramp construction, sidewalk demolition and replacement, street base repairs, and roadway reconstruction. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience while we complete these safety improvements.
For additional information, please visit www.sfpublicworks.org/Signals65.
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Artist Emergency Relief Grants
The San Francisco Arts Commission is proud to partner with the Minnesota Street Project Foundation to share information about available resources to assist artists who have recently been impacted by severe weather and flooding.
The Minnesota Street Project Foundation has created an emergency relief initiative to offer financial and infrastructure resources to support artists in the San Francisco Bay Area impacted by the record-breaking rainfall and floods.
Minnesota Street Project Foundation’s Artist Emergency Relief Grants will provide immediate assistance to visual artists with an initial seed fund of $20,000 to provide grants up to $1,000 to cover unforeseen expenses resulting from emergencies that impact artists’ ability to work, including restoration, storage, and temporary studio space.
Grants are awarded based on need.
To contribute to the expansion of the Artist Emergency Relief Grants program and to donate, click here.
Applications are available here and will be accepted and reviewed immediately.
The Minnesota Street Project Foundation recognizes that there are unforeseen circumstances in our community that call for urgent attention. The Artist Emergency Relief Grants help ensure that artists have the capacity and ability to respond effectively to environmental disasters and emergencies.
The program is funded in part from a grant from Minnesota Street Project Art Services.
For all questions, please contact:
Rachel Sample at rachel@minnesotastreetproject.org |
| Congratulations to the newly elected SF Board of Education Commissioners Lisa Weissman-Ward, Alida Fisher, Lainie Motamedi on your inauguration! |
Standing with City leaders and SF Safe to reiterate our commitment to public safety for the AAPI community during Lunar New Year. As we celebrate the Year of the Rabbit, please be careful with your belongings, cautious when taking out cash and vigilant in recognizing scams.
Our law enforcements partners are here to support you and ensure we have a safe and happy Lunar New Year. |
| Earlier this week, we held our inaugural meeting for the Board of Supervisors and swore in my colleagues that were either newly elected or re-elected in Districts 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10. My team was able to join me in the Chamber for this event. |
| Congratulations to Police Commission President Cindy Elias for your reappointment - I have no doubt that you will continue to work for a safe and just San Francisco |
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