The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) releases the following upcoming event-related traffic and transit impacts for this weekend, Thursday, March 2 through Sunday, March 5, 2017. Anyone traveling in San Francisco can check
www.sfmta.com or call 311 to find out which of the 83 Muni lines will get them where they want to go.
All road users are encouraged to be aware, share the roadway and to follow all rules to ensure everyone’s safety. Whether you are riding Muni, taking a taxi, walking, riding a bike or driving, please remain vigilant to keep everyone safe. If you see suspicious activity, please report it.For additional notifications and agency updates, please subscribe to our blog,
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Asian Art Museum Gala
Thursday, March 2: The Asian Art Museum Gala will take place from 6:30 to 11 p.m. inside the Museum and on Fulton Street between Larkin and Hyde streets.
Saturday, February 25 through Saturday, March 4: Fulton Street between Larkin and Hyde streets is closed from 6 p.m., Saturday, February 25 and will continue through 9 p.m., Saturday, March 4.
There will be no impact on Muni service.
Black Cuisine Festival
Saturday, March 4: The 37th Annual Black Cuisine Festival will take place from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Dr. George W. Davis Senior Center on Carroll Avenue.
Thursday, March 2 through Saturday, March 4: A street closure of Carroll Avenue between 3rd Street and the westerly terminus will be required from 10 a.m., Thursday to 6 p.m., Saturday.
There will be no impact on Muni service.
Google Next at BGCA
Saturday, March 4 through Next Wednesday, March 8: Google Next conference events will take place at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day.
A street closure of Grove Street between Polk and Larkin streets will be required from 4 a.m., Saturday to 11:59 p.m., next Thursday.
There will be no impact on Muni service.
CONSTRUCTION WORK AND OTHER UPDATES
NEW: Transbay Terminal Construction
Saturday, March 4 through Saturday, April 1: Construction work for the Transbay Terminal will require a full street closure of Beale Street between Mission and Howard streets.
The street closure will require temporary reroutes of multiple Muni lines off Beale Street. There will also be a traffic detour.
The following Muni routes will be affected:
- 5 Fulton
- 5R Fulton Rapid
- 6 Haight/Parnassus
- 7 Haight/Noriega
- 7R Haight/Noriega Rapid
- 30X Marina Express
- 38 Geary
- 38R Geary Rapid
- 41 Union
- 81X Caltrain Express
- 82X Levi Plaza Express
During the street closure, traffic will be detoured:
- Traffic heading southbound Beale Street will turn east onto Mission Street and continue southbound travel on Spear Street
- Eastbound traffic on Mission Street heading to the Bay Bridge should use 1st Street traveling southbound. All lanes on 1st Street between Mission and Howards streets will be open at all times
Motorists are advised to allow extra travel time and to avoid traveling around the construction area if possible.
UPDATE: Van Ness Improvement Project
This civic improvement project will bring San Francisco’s first Bus Rapid Transit system. To maximize the benefits of construction, we will also be replacing major utilities including water, sewer and emergency firefighting water systems, repaving Van Ness Avenue, enhancing streetlights and landscaping, and installing new sidewalk lighting and rain gardens.
Construction in the median of Van Ness has begun and includes the removal of contaminated soil, 86 trees and the concrete curb. This work is necessary to provide room for construction activity and to maintain two lanes of traffic in each direction over the next three years of construction. Curbside utility work is scheduled to begin in April.
Traffic Impact:
On Sunday, March 5, between the hours of 10 p.m. and 5 a.m., the Overhead Contact System will be removed on Van Ness from Post to California streets. Some traffic lanes may be closed for this activity.
Construction schedules are subject to change due to weather or unforeseen conditions.
For more project details and the latest construction updates, please visit sfmta.com/vanness.
ONGOING: Central Subway Project
Due to heavy rain these past few weeks, utility work at the intersection of 4th and Welsh streets has been extended. The Project continues to collaborate with other service providers to coordinate schedules and work. Traffic reroutes are projected to remain in effect for the next several weeks. Currently, Welsh at 4th streets is closed and the two-way street configuration continues during construction.
Central Subway project is the first underground line to link the north and south corridors of the city, and will provide a direct connection to major retail, sporting and cultural venues while efficiently transporting people to jobs, educational opportunities and other amenities throughout San Francisco.
This is an exciting time as the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency's Central Subway team works to construct a vital transportation link that, when open in 2019, will improve connectivity for the city.
ONGOING: Construction of Mission Bay Loop
Now until Further Notice: The SFMTA has resumed construction on 18th, 19th and Illinois streets, the project is expected to be completed in five to six months.
The Mission Bay Loop is a key component for San Francisco’s T Third rail line and is critical to operating the T Third Central Subway service plan. The loop provides turn-around capabilities for the T Third Street light rail line via a connection of trackway from 3rd Street to 18th, Illinois and 19th streets, which will allow the SFMTA to operate the necessary service levels needed to support current and planned growth within the eastern portion of San Francisco.
Traffic, including travelling by bike, may be affected by the construction work. All work areas will be clearly marked and there will be flaggers to help direct traffic. Travelling around and through the construction area should expect minor delays.
On December 5, the contractor began the sewer excavation work starting at 19th and Illinois streets, general work hours are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Due to weather conditions, the contractor conducted sewer work at the intersection of 19th and Illinois streets on Saturday, February 11. Weather permitting, the sewer work will continue on Saturday, February 18. Work hours will be from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The entire sewer work will take approximately two to three months to complete and will affect approximately 80 feet of space in all directions from the intersection.
Local access to properties along the project site will be maintained.
For project details or to sign up to receive project updates, please visit:
ONGOING: Green Light Rail Center Track Replacement Project
Since Tuesday September 6, the K-Ingleside and J-Church were rerouted around the Balboa Park Station and will last until approximately March 2017.
Temporary Change to K-Ingleside Rail Service:
- The first and last stop for both inbound and outbound travel is at the City College Pedestrian Bridge on Ocean Avenue
- There is no direct service to the Balboa Park Station
For direct K service, passengers can transfer at Ocean and Lee to the following frequently serviced Muni routes:
- 8-Bayshore (transfer on the Phelan bus loop on Ocean and Phelan)
- 29-Sunset (transfer at the Ocean and Lee stop in front of Whole Foods).
- 49-Van Ness/Mission (transfer on the City College bus loop on Ocean and Phelan)
To reach Balboa Park Station, passengers can also walk about three accessible blocks from the City College Pedestrian Bridge stop to the Ocean Avenue entrance of the station.
Temporary Change to J-Church Rail Service:
- Both inbound and outbound service is on San Jose Avenue
Customers traveling inbound should board at the temporary stop in the southeast corner of San Jose and Geneva avenues, across the street from the inbound stop for the M Ocean View line (Accessible boarding at Seneca Avenue).
Customers travelling outbound will be dropped off at the existing accessible M line stop on San Jose Avenue at Geneva Avenue (Accessible off-boarding at Wayside lift).
ONGOING: Polk Streetscape Project
The Polk Streetscape Project is an effort to create a safer, more vibrant corridor for all residents of San Francisco. In addition to increasing safety for everyone traveling on Polk Street, this project will incorporate new lighting, landscaping and street infrastructure. The project is anticipated to be completed in six segments, with construction taking approximately 24 months to complete. General work hours will be from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Construction began on October 17 with sewer work on North Point Street, from Polk to Larkin streets.
San Francisco Public Works will be working to incorporate key safety, sewer and water utility infrastructure improvements and streetscape enhancements along Polk Street, from Beach to McAllister streets. Improvements also include: paving, ADA curb ramps installation, alleyway improvements, sidewalk bulb-outs and bus bulb-outs, traffic signal upgrades, street light upgrades and bicycle lane improvements.
Traffic/Transit Impact
- At times, there may be temporary intersection or lane closures as crews perform work resulting in possible travel delays. Please plan to allow for extra travel time during construction due to possible delays.
- Traffic will be routed around construction activity as necessary. Pedestrian pathways and access to driveways and commercial/residential buildings will be maintained at all times.
Upcoming Events
Google Cloud Next Conference at Moscone Center
Wednesday, March 8 through Friday, March 10: The Google Cloud Next ’17 Conference will take place at Moscone Center. Conference will start at 7 a.m. each day .
A street closure of the southern traffic lane of Minna Street between 4th and 5th streets will be required from midnight. through noon each day.
There will be no impact on Muni service.
Irish Bank St Patrick's Day Parade Block Party
Saturday, March 11: The annual Irish Bank St Patrick's Day Parade Block Party will take place from noon through midnight.
The following street closures will be required from noon, Friday, March 10 to 1 a.m., Sunday, March 12:
- Mark Lane between Bush and Harlan streets
- Harlan Street between Mark Lane and Grant Street
There will be no impact on Muni service.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Saturday, March 11: The annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be held on Market Street.
More details to follow.
Visitacion Valley Fair
Saturday, March 11: The annual Ruth Jackson and Family’s Family, Friends and Community Day Festival and Parade will take place.
The event will begin with a 2-hour parade which will start at 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. and a community festival will immediately follow at Herz Playground.
More details to follow.
Start of Daylight Saving Time
Sunday, March 12: Daylight Saving Time will commence at 2 a.m., requiring clocks to be set forward one hour.
All Muni service will continue to operate on standard time through the end of Owl service*. Muni schedules will adjust to daylight saving time with the start of regular service on Sunday.
Sunday Streets: The Mission District
Sunday, March 12: The 2017 season of
Sunday Streets will begin in the Mission District. The event will take place on Valencia Street from Duboce Street to 26th Street. The route will open the roadway to people walking, bicycling and other recreational activities from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
More details to follow.
Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon San Francisco
Sunday, March 26: The Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon will begin on John F. Kennedy Drive between 36th Avenue and Chain of Lakes Drive. The race will start at 6:30 a.m. and is scheduled to end at 11:30 a.m. The 13.1-mile course will take runners across the Golden Gate Bridge, past Marina Green and Fort Mason and back through the city to finish at Civic Center.
More details to follow.
REMINDER: Muni Forward Service Changes
As part of the agency’s Muni Forward initiative, a package of small but important service adjustments took effect on Saturday, February 25. Based on feedback from Muni riders, there is service increase on popular routes and schedule adjustments to make service faster, roomier and more reliable:
There are more big buses in operation for the following routes:
The follow service changes are made to the 28R 19th Avenue Rapid route:
- A new stop has been added at 19th Avenue and Noriega Street
- The last stop at the southern end of the route has be moved from Mission Street and Geneva Avenue to the Balboa Park BART/Muni Station
There is an increase of service to the following routes during specific hours:
- 8AX Bayshore Express (during morning and evening commute hours)
- 25 Treasure Island (during evening)
- 29 Sunset (during morning)
To improve efficiency and better match demand, there is reduction of service on the following routes:
- 7X Noriega Express (during morning commute hours)
- 14X Mission Express (during morning commute hours)
- 8BX Bayshore Express (during evening commute hours)
- 82X Levi Plaza Express (during evening commute hours)
- F Market & Wharves (during morning and afternoon)
To make service faster and more reliable, there are changes of stops on a number of lines and routes:
- L Taraval
- L Owl
- 5 Fulton
- 5R Fulton Rapid
- 5 Fulton Owl
- 7X Noriega Express
- 10 Townsend
- 12 Folsom/Pacific
- 27 Bryant
- 48 Quintara/24th Street
REMINDER: Casual Carpool Pick-Up New Location
Due to a new construction project at 160 Folsom Street, the Casual Carpool staging area previously on the west side of Spear and north of Folsom streets has been temporarily relocated as of Monday, January 30.
The new location for Casual Carpool pickup will be the west side of Spear Street between Mission and Howard Streets. The operation hours remains unchanged, from 3 to 7 p.m., Mondays through Fridays.
