Look here to see a summary of the presentation and community comments at the Feb. 2 EN TRIPS Community Meeting.

1. SUSTAINABLE STREETS
Planning and Policy Subdivision
ENTRIPS – Community Meeting #1 - Minutes
Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Meeting Location: Recology Community Room
Golden Gate Disposal & Recycling Co.
900 7th Street, San Francisco , CA 94107
Project Team Attendees:
Timothy Papandreau – SFMTA - SSD
Erin Miller – SFMTA - SSD
Jerry Robbins – SFMTA - SSD
Bonnie Nelson – Nelson/Nygaard
Mike Eiseman – Nelson/Nygaard
Steve Wertheim – SF Planning
Jon Swae – SF Planning
Presentation:
a) The Eastern Neighborhoods Plan – Steve Werthiem spoke about the planning
that took place in the Eastern Neighborhoods from 2000 – 2008. This included
plans for East SoMa, Mission, Showplace Square/Potrero Hill, and Central
Waterfront. Steve explained how the 2035 projections show a large portion of the
housing growth and the vast majority of the job growth taking place in the Eastern
Neighborhoods.
b) EN TRIPS Context – Erin Miller spoke about the need for transportation planning
to catch up to the land use planning in the Eastern Neighborhoods. She gave a
brief overview of EN-TRIPS as an evaluation of circulation impacts from
anticipated future growth. EN TRIPS will focus on key corridors of concern and
develop conceptual transportation and street design alternatives. EN-TRIPS will
also identify challenges throughout the study area so that they are included in on-
going SFMTA programs.
San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency
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2. c) Technical Analysis – Bonnie Nelson presented on the EN TRIPS work to date.
Their work to date includes two detailed reports, the Existing Conditions and the
Future Conditions, as well as the initial corridor analysis and prioritization.
Bonnie went on to share some of the key findings from the Existing and Future
Conditions Report. Without changes to the system, but assuming the anticipated
growth, this would include a 70% increase in travel demand, a significant increase
in vehicle traffic, a strained transit system, a more complete bike network,
continued pedestrian/vehicle and bicycle/vehicle collisions, particularly in SoMa.
Bonnie presented 13 corridors that have been preliminarily designated as a “high
need.” Moving forward, the goals are to select the highest priority corridor
segments for the development of conceptual alternative circulation modifications
and streetscape improvemetns for selected corridor segments. The possibility to
develop design guidance for future improvements for the remainder of the study
area was also briefly discussed.
Break Out and Regroup
a) After the presentation, community members were instructed to give feedback.
They did this by writing their comments on the maps around the room. The maps
included “high need” corridors and general Eastern Neighborhoods maps.
Community members were also given stickers to indicate their highest priority
areas. Red stickers represented the highest priority (see attached images).
b) Everyone reconvened to discuss the break out session. Bonnie Nelson led the
discussion by reviewing the community input given on each corridor map.
c) Mission Street – There were a couple requests for more express buses. Lighting
was also cited as an issue.
d) 16th Street – A main concern was the transit connection to the waterfront. There
was a request for better pedestrian/transit/bicycle improvements. The railroad
crossing was cited as part of the connectivity problem. There was also concern
about vehicle and transit access to the new hospital in Mission Bay.
e) Division Street – Community member reported this area to be poorly lit and
unsafe for pedestrians and bicyclists. There is especially high pedestrian activity
near the Townsend Circle. The community finds the general environment and
street angle make it easy to lose one’s sense of direction in this area.
f) 2nd Street – This corridor was cited as good for pedestrians, the community would
like to keep it that way. There was also some interest in potential conflicts with
the proposed 2nd Street bike lanes.
g) 3rd and 4th Streets – Fourth Street was cited as being very unfriendly for bicyclists.
A community member commented that 3rd Street transit only lanes are not being
properly enforced.
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3. h) 5th Street – There was a request for stronger transit along this corridor.
Community members also cited missing street crossings.
i) 6th Street – Nelson/Nygaard rated this corridor highly for its need to improve
pedestrian, bicycle, and traffic conflicts. A community member commented that
cars are turning into alleys off of 6th to go to parking garages – creating a safety
problem.
j) 7th and 8th Streets – There were some concerns about the pedestrian
environment. In particular there were request to change 7th Street to 2-way traffic
flow, reduce lanes, and add sidewalks that are currently missing.
k) Folsom Street – There was some concern about the absence of the 7th-11th Street
portion of the Folsom Street corridor. Community members expressed their favor
for a 2-way Folsom Street. They also want to make sure that this corridor
maintains good transit service and bicycle priorities
l) Townsend Street – It was stressed that this corridor is an important pedestrian
and bicycle connector for the Caltrain Station. Multiple community members noted
the poor pedestrian environment, which includes missing sidewalks. They
suggest extending design treatment for Townsend all the way to traffic circle at 8th.
They also noted that buses that stop in the middle of street are hazardous for bike
riders and the design of new bike lanes at intersections may also cause a safety
hazard for cyclists.
m) Potrero Hill – Multiple people advocated for additional transit service for residents.
Issues include the redevelopment of the public housing project and the need for
improved transit for this traveling up and down the hills.
n) Rincon Hill – Community members spoke about transportation improvements not
keeping pace with new growth in the area.
o) Central Waterfront – Community members are concerned about the impacts Pier
70 and Salesforce will have on traffic conditions.
p) Area Wide – Community members had a few general comments about the
Eastern Neighborhoods. They wanted to make sure EN TRIPS would not forget
about areas not officially included as part of the Eastern Neighborhoods, that
private shuttles were being tracked, that something was done to improve
east/west vehicular crossing through 101 and 280, that America’s Cup impacts
are mitigated, and that transportation improvements are made before growth
takes place.
San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency
One South Van Ness Avenue, Seventh Fl. San Francisco, CA 94103 | Tel: 415.701.4500 | Fax: 415.701.4430 | www.sfmta.com

4. EN TRIPS
Community Meeting #1 Comments
Transposed from maps and diagrams
Comment Focus Issue
Mission Street - Mission District
Need added E/W vehicular crossing through US 101 and I 280 Auto
Lack of lighting for peds. When roll-up windows are down, it makes walking at night scary. It's a disincentive for MUNI use. Pedestrian -
Sidewalks -
Crosswalks
More express buses. The fun parade on Giants Night was fun as well. Transit
BRT - Mission/Van Ness OVERDUE! The 14 is the pitts re congestion. Increase capacity with BRT. Transit
16th Street - East of Potrero - Mission District
Please consider vehicular travel for hospital/medical center for patients who may not be able to take transit or bike. Auto
Interim solution for E/W transit between 16th St. BART and Mission Bay by 2014 when Childrens' Hospital opens. Land Use & Transit
INTERIM - not a 10 year solution that relies on Caltrain or High Speed Rail outstanding issues.
16th Street east of Potrero is dangerous! No traffic controls from DeHaro to Mission Bay along 16th. Traffic Signals
Need strong transit connection on 16th to Waterfront. Transit
Needs Transit - the only street that connects Bay [?] and Market. (not just Mission) Transit
Devise a way to go over or under the railroad tracks. Then solutions for transit on 16th would be easy. Transit
16th BART to Mission Bay! Transit
No transit NETWORK south of Market Street. Transit
Need to inform projects already approved (Rincon Hill), and on HILLS.
16th Street - East of Potrero - Mission District
Take down Central Freeway! Auto
Difficult segment. Lacks sense of direction. Shadowed by overpass. Bikers feel unsafe. Bicycles
What about Showplace Square/Potrero? Neighborhood
Agree with Traffic Congestion issues projected for 8th &Townsend and Division & Bryant. There is a lot of pedestrian activity Pedestrian -
at these locations (food and shopping). Sidewalks -
Crosswalks
Consider areas that are not immediately affected by High Speed Rail as alternatives. Waterfront
Connection
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5. EN TRIPS
Community Meeting #1 Comments
Transposed from maps and diagrams
Comment Focus Issue
Division Street - Mission District
Take down Central Freeway! Auto
Difficult segment. Lacks sense of direction. Shadowed by overpass. Bikers feel unsafe. Bicycles
What about Showplace Square/Potrero? Neighborhood
Agree with Traffic Congestion issues projected for 8th &Townsend and Division & Bryant. There is a lot of pedestrian activity Pedestrian -
at these locations (food and shopping). Sidewalks -
Crosswalks
Consider areas that are not immediately affected by High Speed Rail as alternatives. Waterfront
Connection
Circulation Corridor Secgment Evaluation Map
16th Street BART to Waterfront! Can't wait for HSR Transit
Public Transit for concentrated area of residents without cars - #53 bus route. Transit
[Note: 53-Southern Heights discontinued TEP 2009]
Need increased capacity up the Hill [24th Street?] Transit
Public Transit to City College - Evans Campus. Transit
2nd Street - Market to Bryant - SoMa
America's Cup traffic (all modes): How do we mitigate impacts on Rincon Hill? America's Cup
2nd Street bike lanes must be reviewed with Neighbors to look at potential conflicts. Bicycles
We need a 2-way Folsom with 11-Downtown connector bus from 11th to the Embarcadero. Folsom Street
What about Muni 20 bus route too (CPMC to SF General)? Transit
[Discontinued 20-Columbus TEP Nov 2009]
Need to return 12-Folsom to Embarcadero. $20 M/year in property taxes each year paid by Rincon Hill plan area residents Transit
and our transit service gets cut?!
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6. EN TRIPS
Community Meeting #1 Comments
Transposed from maps and diagrams
Comment Focus Issue
3rd and 4th Streets - SoMa
4th Street corridor is very unfriendly for bikes. Bicycles
What is the visibility to neighbors of the plans for 4th Street traffic flow where the new Central Subway goes underground Central Subway
after Brannan?
Get constituent input early in the process, please.
5th Street - Market to Brannan - SoMa
Add new E/W crossing through 101 Pedestrian -
Sidewalks -
Crosswalks
Need stronger transit connection down 5th Street. #27-Bryant too short. Transit
6th Street - Market to Brannan - SoMa
Segment rated very highly overall as important for pedestrians and traffic conflicts (also bikes). Pedestrian -
Sidewalks -
Crosswalks
7th and 8th Streets - Market to Bryant - SoMa
Reduce lanes and slow down traffic on 7th. Auto
Can 7th Street be 2-way between Harrison and Bryant? Auto
7th Street should be a priority because of: Neighborhood
-elementary school
-truck conflicts
-bike & ped issues
Need sidewalks on 7th between 16th and Townsend (west side) Pedestrian -
Sidewalks -
Crosswalks
Illegal truck parking on 7th. Trucks
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7. EN TRIPS
Community Meeting #1 Comments
Transposed from maps and diagrams
Comment Focus Issue
Folsom Street - 2nd to 7th - SoMa
Folsom important bt 7th and 11th for cyclists. Bicycles
Folsom between 7th and 11th should be a priority corridor. Planning
Every study always calls for Folsom 2-way for Muni already! Planning - all modes
Implement priority with bike lanes and pedestrian protection for entire length of corridor!
Any change to transit on Folsom should not sacrifice the service it provides. It really connects SoMa and Southpark to the Transit
Mission - absolutely replaces driving.
Why Folsom 2nd to 7th? Proposed Neighborhood Commercial Transit (NCT) district is from 6th to 10th Street. Transit
Highest proposed housing density is clustered around Folsom in [ ].
TEP proposed enhanced transit for this area. That's why Western SoMa Plan upzones the neighborhood. If there is no
ehnanced transit, the upzoning should be put on hold.
Townsend Street - 3rd to 5th and 5th to 7th - SoMa
Too many parked traffic control cars. Interferes with Bus and Trucks. Auto
Bikes and parked [ing] cars vie for space in the current bike lane. Still dangerous as doors open into bike lane. Bicycles
Terrible walking environment west of 4th Street Pedestrian -
Sidewalks -
Crosswalks
Townsend St. does have some sidewalks on the north side. If it is to be an encouraged walking corridor (no crossing of 6th Pedestrian -
St. needed), the completion of sidewalks from 4th to 7th should be a priority. Sidewalks -
Crosswalks
Integrate Townsend Street Planning with 4th & King and HSR/Caltrain planning Planning
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