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Report for: 2020-006251ENV
| Planning Application 2020-006251ENV is not associated with any valid parcels so cannot be mapped or linked to other parcel or property information. All other sections (Property, Zoning Information, Historic Preservation, etc. will remain empty). |
Record ID:
2020-006251ENV
Planner:
Planning counter Tel: 628.652.7300
Record Type:
Environmental (ENV)
Opened:
2020-06-29
Name:
Slow Streets Phase 3
Description:
As a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency, the San Francisco Municipal
Transportation Agency (SFMTA) has created limited “Slow Streets” to manage traffic speeds and
allow roadways to be safely used as a shared space for foot and bicycle traffic, while also
providing adequate space for travelers to maintain 6 feet separation (the project) . This space is
needed for essential walk and bike travel while transit service levels are temporarily reduced.
Vehicle traffic is allowed on these streets but is limited to local (e.g. access for residents and
businesses, to the extent present) and emergency vehicle access.
With Muni service reduced, many San Francisco residents need to walk and take other travel
modes to make essential trips. However, they cannot practically maintain the six feet of social
distance required by the city’s Public Health orders C19-07b on many sidewalks, park paths, and
bikeways, especially when passing queues that may exist outside grocery stores and other
essential services. Currently, many pedestrians are choosing to walk in the street and are at a
higher risk of being in a collision with a vehicle in the roadway. There is also data showing drivers
are operating at higher and unsafe speeds at this time, which increases the risk for severe injuries
to individuals walking in a collision.
The Slow Street treatment would include placement of materials such as cones, A-frames, plastic
traffic diverters and delineators to slow and discourage vehicular through traffic in order to
enable people to safely walk, run, or bike and maintain six feet social distancing in the streets.
City and County of San Francisco staff would monitor each street where implemented to ensure
the transportation benefits of Slow Streets are not undermined by crowding and congregation.
The following segments have been reviewed by SFMTA staff for feasibility and would not
adversely affect operations on Muni routes. The Slow Street corridors would be reviewed by the
Transportation Advisory Staff Committee (TASC) or COVID-TASC, including representatives from
the San Francisco Fire Department prior to project approval.
Status:
Closed - CEQA Clearance Issued
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