ABOUT THIS OPEN HOUSE - SFMTA · 2019-12-19 · 2015 HOWARD ST FOLSOM ST ENTRIPS REPORT CONTINUED FINAL PLAN ADOPTED BY THE SAN FRANCISCO BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON DECEMBER 7, 2010

Folsom-Howard Streetscape ProjectOpen HouseDecember 8 & 10, 2016

www.sfmta.com/folsomhoward

ABOUT THIS OPEN HOUSEWelcome, and thanks for joining us today!

Today we hope you will:

• Learn more about the project

• Hear about existing traffi c safety concerns and

future transportation demands in SoMa

• Share your ideas related to safer street designs

and transportation amenities

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FOLSOM-HOWARD STREETSCAPE PROJECT OVERVIEWp

Project Goals:

• Improve traffi c safety for all people who use Folsom

and Howard streets

• Plan for future demand on the transportation

network

• Create safe and inviting streets for people walking

and biking

• Improve transit service

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Project boundariesThe Folsom-Howard Streetscape Project will transform Folsom and Howard streets into safe and inviting places for the growing South of Market (SoMa) neighborhood.

Demand on SoMa’s streets is increasing and will continue to rise. The city estimates a 212% increase in SoMa residents and a 140% increase in SoMa workers by the year 2040. We need to prepare thoughtfully for the coming growth that will place more demand on the neighborhood’s transportation network.

This project will improve the Folsom-Howard street couplet. It will prioritize traffi c safety, community livability and enhance the neighborhood’s existing character. The initiative will also improve transit access and examine traffi c circulation modifi cations.



PRESSING SAFETY NEEDSFolsom and Howard streets are on San Francisco’s High Injury Network, which represent the 12 percent of city streets that account for 70 percent of traffi c collisions.

Between April 2011 and March 2016, 308 people were injured and 3 killed from 421 crashes on Folsom and Howard streets including:

Every year, 30 people are killed and 200 more are

seriously injured in San Francisco traffi c crashes.

Our city’s Vision Zero commitment is to end all

traffi c deaths by 2024.

• 1 Pedestrian fatality on Howard

• 1 Bicyclist fatality on Folsom

• 1 Bicyclist fatality on Howard (June 22,

2016)

• 88 Pedestrian injuries

• 72 Bicyclist injuries

Vision Zero High Injury Network Map

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EXISTING CONDITIONS

WHAT PEOPLE BIKING EXPERIENCE

• Over 1,000 people bike on Folsom and Howard Streets every day

• No physical separation between people biking and driving

• People driving are using the bike lanes illegally to bypass trafffi c

• Delivery trucks and rideshare services are also using the bike lanes illegally to load and unload

WHAT PEOPLE WALKING EXPERIENCE

• Long crossing distances and narrow sidewalks

• Wide street widths encourage unsafe vehicle speeding and turning movements

• Long blocks with few traffi c-controlled mid-block crossings make it diffi cult for people walking to cross the street

OVERVIEW OF FOLSOM AND HOWARD

• A street couplet that connects cyclists, transit, pedestrians and motorists to the Mission, Bay Bridge and regional transit hubs

• Land uses and adjacent street needs vary throughout each block along the two corridors

• Transit, bicycles, and cars all operate without physical separation and sometimes in shared lanes

• Originally designed for a light industrial neighborhood, the streets have not been updated to the new people-friendly environment from changed land uses



EXISTING CONDITIONS

TRAFFIC AND CIRCULATION

• One-way streets range from three to fi ve lanes and have long distances between signals

• Travel delays often occur due to trucks and rideshare services loading and unloading, as well as construction on the corridor

• Heavy use by vehicles traveling to and from the Bay Bridge/I-80, with backups on Folsom routinely stretching to 5th Street

• Folsom and Howard are used by both regional and local traffi c, with Moscone Center generating signifi cant transportation demand

PARKING AND CURB SPACE ACCESS

• Loading zones are often ineffi ciently located or incorrectly sized, contributing to double parking in the bike lane and general travel lanes

• Peak-period parking restrictions on Folsom and Howard discourage long-term parking, encouraging turnover, and create more parking availability

• Alleyways and smaller local streets complement the local parking supply

TRANSIT

• Muni’s 12-Folsom line runs along Folsom through the entire project corridor

• Buses are forced to weave between travel lanes and bus stops, contributing to transit and traffi c delays

• Muni service is delayed by peak-period congestion along the corridor

• Howard is also used by buses returning to transit yards for maintenance



EARLY COMMUNITY FEEDBACK

“We need safe mid-block crossings on

these long blocks”

“Wider sidewalks to create public space”

“Pedestrian safety is key in the SoMs Youth

and Family Zone”

“Make intersections safer to cross with

pedestrian scramble signal phasing and

raised crosswalks”

“Physically protect the bike lanes from

motor vehicles”

“Some residents won’t ride because there’s

no physical separation”

“Make Folsom bikeway both directions to

connect to the Mission District bike routes”

“The streets need more bike parking”

“As SoMa grows, we need more transit”

“SoMa needs to be connected to the city

and the region”

“There must be safe access to transit”

Pedestrian Safety Bike Infrastructure Transit Service

“Add landscaping and green space”

“We need Public Space, and it needs to be

thoughtfully coordinated with the needs of

the homeless community”

“Add more public seating”

“Create ‘Front Porch’ environment with

public space”

Public Space

“Loading currently does not work. Make

commercial and passenger loading work

for today’s SoMa”

“Provide better loading for businesses

and for Uber and Lyft, to eliminate double

parking that causes congestion and blocks

bike lanes”

“Loss of parking will impact residents and

employees”

“Congestion is a fact of life. But it

negatively impacts all street users and

fronting properties. There is no hope of

reducing congestion, but gridlock should be

avoided. Congestion must be mitigated in

other ways”

“Congestion scapegoating is inevitable, so

choose the road diet and the resultant 30

second delay”

Traffi c CongestionParking

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PLANNING CONTEXTSan Francisco’s Transit First policy, adopted by the Board of Supervisors in 1973, prioritizes walking, public transit, and cycling on the city’s streets. In recent years, San Francisco has adopted additional plans and policies to improve streets throughout the city including Vision Zero, the Better Streets Plan, Green Connections, and the Bicycle Plan.

Additionally, the San Francisco General Plan includes Area Plans – goals and policies for specifi c neighborhoods – and Folsom and Howard streets traverse several of these: Eastern SoMa, Western SoMa, Rincon Hill, and the Transbay Center District. The draft Central SoMa Plan carries forward concepts from many of these planning processes and is studying possible environmental impacts of their implementation.

SoMa is expected to grow signifi cantly in the coming decades, with development along Folsom and Howard Streets expected to add many new residents and workers. It’s essential that our streets meet the needs of its users of today and of tomorrow.

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SAN FRANCISCOBETTER STREETS PLANPOLICIES AND GUIDELINES FOR THE PEDESTRIAN REALM

3-D model by SOM of potential future development. Yellow: draft Central SoMa plan. Blue: other plans. Grey: existing This image is intended to visualize the overall development capacity of the Central SoMa Plan. It is not meant to be a precise assessment of potential at the individual parcel level. It is certain that eventual development at these locations will look differently than rendered in this image.

Area Plans along Folsom and Howard Streets in SoMa. Eastern Neighborhoods Transportation Implementation Planning Study

The Better Streets Plan sets standards for city sidewalks.



PLANNING CONTEXT

* Mission Bay street grid under construction. Estimated completion date is 2013.

LIVING STREETS

As shown above, alleyways could be converted to “living streets,” where traffic is calmed and paving and landscaping are designed to reflect what is envisioned as the pedestrian primacy of these streets. The Planning Department is currently working with the Redevelopment Agency and the Department of Public Works on three streets in the East SoMa: Minna, Natoma, and Russ Streets. These streets will set the standard for additional living streets to be

designed throughout all the Plan areas.

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Acquire and develop sites for open space or neighborhood parks in the general vicinity.

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SoMa is home to diverse and vibrant communities for whom Folsom and Howard streets are an important civic space.

The Eastern SoMa and Western SoMa Area Plans envision Folsom Street as a “Civic Boulevard”, a spine connecting diverse communities to each other and to the rest of the city. The Civic Boulevard is the centerpiece of a network of “Green Connection” streets. These together form a framework of open space in an area which has relatively few parks.

Eastern Neighborhoods Streets and Open Space Concept - San Francisco

Performance of She, Who Can See by Kularts. Photo by Wilfred Galila.

Photo by tobakhopper, “the crowd : folsom street fair, san francisco (2013)” September 29, 2013 via Flickr, Creative Commons Attribution

Electroviolinist – CryWolff s! performing at SOMA Pilipinas. Kularts. Photo Credit: Dawan

The Planning Department’s Green Connections program carries forward ideas from the Eastern SoMa and Western SoMa Area Plans. This program maps out a citywide network of streets that connect residents to open space and provide important ecological services like stormwater management.

Green Connections network. http://sf-planning.org/green-connections



HELP US IMPROVE FOLSOM AND HOWARD STREETS

The Central SoMa Plan considers the importance of several design options for Folsom and Howard streets, with an overall goal of improved pedestrian space and safer bikeways. The Folsom-Howard Streetscape Project team is in the process of refi ning these alternatives to a greater level of detail.

The next several boards explore tradeoffs and design considerations that will affect the project

alternatives. Use post-its or your survey form to let us know your preferences so our designs

refl ect the community’s vision for Folsom and Howard.

Howard at 9th streets Howard at 6th streets



IDEAS FOR BETTER FOLSOM AND HOWARD STREETS

Protected Bike Lanes

Physically separating people biking, walking, and driving increases comfort for all.

Transit Only Lanes & Boarding Islands

Dedicated lanes and boarding islands help improve transit service and reliability.

Sidewalk Widening and Furniture Zone

Sidewalk widening provides more space for pedestrians, furniture, and street activity. Amenities like bike racks, benches, and additional street trees enhance community vibrancy and livability.

Mid-Block Signalized Crossing & Other

Crossing Treatments

Mid-block crossings reduce illegal and unsafe crossings at unmarked locations. Crossing treatments such as continental crosswalks also increase the visibility of people walking.

Curb Management & Parking Changes

With the amount of activity along Folsom and Howard, curb management – which matches curb zones to appropriate uses – helps ease bike lane encroachment and double parking concerns.

Sidewalk Bulb-outs

Long crossing distances are shortened and pedestrians are more visible before they enter the crosswalk. Bulbouts also slow down cars making fast turns.

Building on our project goals, the project team has identifi ed the following project elements as high priority for inclusion in the fi nal design, and is identifying how to include these facilities within the limited roadway.



Street Trees

Green InfrastructureWidened Sidewalk + Stormwater Planters

Bike InfrastructureCorral Racks

Raised Crosswalk Roadway + Pedestrian Lighting

Public ArtSpecial Paving

These features represent a wide array of potential improvements that might be incorporated into The Folsom-Howard Streetscape project. Future community meetings will provide an opportunity for the public to prioritize and comment on design proposals.

Space for Cafe SeatingSpace for Parklets

PUBLIC SPACE IMPROVE-

STREETSCAPE ELEMENTS



SAN FRANCISCO STREET POLICIES DISTINCTIVE, UNIFIED

OVERALL DESIGN

Integrated site furnishings � [ Section 6.5 ]

Pedestrian-oriented lighting � [ 6.3 ]

Minimize site cluttering � [ 6.5 ]

SPACE FOR PUBLIC LIFE

Visible crossings � [ 5.1 ]

Slower turning speed � [ 5.2 ]

Shorter crossing distances � [ 5.3 ]

PEDESTRIAN SAFETY PEDESTRIAN PRIORITY UNIVERSAL DESIGN

RECLAIMING EXCESSSTREET SPACE

INTEGRATING PEDSAND TRANSITEXTENSIVE GREENING ECOLOGY

Generous, unobstructed sidewalks � [ 4.2 ]

Curb ramps for all users � [ 5.1 ]

Accessible pedestrian signals � [ 5.1 ]

Flexible use for cafe seating � [ 5.6 ]

Permanent mini-plazas � [ 5.3 ]

Landscaping in the parking lane � [ 6.1 ]

Stormwater management � [ 6.2 ]

Permeable materials � [ 6.2 ]

Streets as habitats � [ 6.1 ]

Healthy urban forest � [ 6.1 ]

Expanded sidewalk plantings � [ 6.1 ]

Utility consolidation � [ 6.6 ]

Transit rider amenities � [ 5.5 ]

Bus bulbouts and boarding islands � [ 5.5 ]

Safe, convenient routes to transit � [ 5.5 ]

Street parks and new plazas � [ 5.8 ]

Traffic circles � [ 5.7 ]

Landscaped medians � [ 5.4 ]

CREATIVE USE OFPARKING LANE

Shared public ways � [ 5.8 ]

Temporary or permanent street closures � [ 5.8 ]

Raised crossings � [ 5.1 ]

Reclaim excess street space for public use � [ 5.8 ]

Safe public seating for neighborhood gathering �[ 6.5 ]

Merchant participation � [ 6.5 ]

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TRANSIT FIRST POLICY

-SF CITY CHARTER SECTION 8A.115“Decisions regarding the use of limited public street and sidewalk space shall encourage the use of public rights of way by pedestrians, bicyclists, and public transit.”

COMPLETE STREETS POLICY

-PUBLIC WORKS CODE 2.4.13“..a project involving the planning, construction, reconstruction, or repaving of a public right-of-way, such project shall include...transit, pedestrian, and bicycle improvements”

BETTER STREETS POLICY

-SF ADMIN CODE SECTION 98“..all City Departments shall coordinate their various determinations regarding the planning, design, and use of public rights-of-way...”

Source: SF Better Streets Plan



LOTS OF IDEAS BUT LIMITED SPACE

The “Everything” Street

The Everything Street: 145 feet wide

15’ Sidewalk

7’ Bike lane

5’ Buffer

8’ Parking

12’ Transit Only Lane

10’ Drive Lane

Actual Street Width 82.6 ft.

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10’ Drive Lane

8’ Median

10’ Drive Lane

10’ Drive Lane

12’ Transit Only Lane

8’ Parking

5’ Buffer

7’ Bike lane

15’ Sidewalk

• Public Space – creates street life and community.

• Wider Sidewalks – more space to walk, for landscaping,

seating, streetscape amenities.

• Sidewalk Corner Bulbouts – shorten distance to cross street.

A Sidewalk

• Protected Bike Lanes – creates separated roadway for people

who bike, and increases safety, visibility and comfort. Ideally 7

feet wide.

B Bike Facilities

• Red Transit Lanes – allow transit to move faster in dedicated

lane and possibly include transit boarding islands.

C Transit Facilities (Folsom Only)

• Median Islands – provide safe waiting area for two-part

crossings. Provide space for landscaping.

• Raised Median Pedestrian “Thumbnails” – creates extra

barrier for people crossing at intersections.

D Medians

• All versions of designs for Folsom and Howard will need to

maintain motor vehicle access.

• The total vehicle capacity will be analyzed as part of the SFMTAs

technical analysis of project alternatives.

E Vehicle Travel Lanes

See Streetscape Elements Board

G Streetscape Elements

• On-Street Parking – provides convenient access to car storage.

• Curbside Commercial and Passenger Loading – allows

access for passengers and goods.

F Curb Access and Parking

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Existing Folsom Street

10’ Sidewalk

8’ Parking

5’ Buffer

7’ Bike Lane

3’ Buffer

10.6’ Drive Lane

10’ Drive Lane

11’ Drive Lane

8’ Parking

10’ Sidewalk

Folsom Street: 82.6 feet wideNorthbound between 6th and 7th streets

Between Folsom and Howard, we should be able to include some version of our priority street improvements. However, due to the limited available space on each street, we won’t be able to include everything on both streets, nor will we be able to include the most robust version of every element – as shown below, it is impossible to include everything we’d want on a single street.

Use the post-it notes and your survey to share what elements are most or least important to you.



MORE THAN TWO WAYS TO MAKE A GREAT STREET

One-way Two-way

The Many Forms of One-way and Two-way Streets

The Central SoMa Plan shows a one-way and a two-way alternative. However, the key attributes that make a great street come from a variety of other design choices.

• Slower traffi c

• Shorter crossing distances

• Wider sidewalks

• Landscaping and/or trees

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• Separation between sidewalks and moving cars (such

as landscaping or parked cars)

• Simpler intersections with fewer turning movements

• Streetscape elements such as seating and art



NEAR-TERM SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS

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Parking Protected Bike Lanes

The Folsom and Howard bike lanes have evolved since implementation in 2010 to keep pace with best practices in bikeway design. With the proven success of parking-protected bikeways in San Francisco and nationally, the next iteration of the Folsom and Howard bike lanes is coming in 2017.

Parking protected bike lanes will be implemented on the current buffered segments.

Closing the Bike Route Gap

The gap between Howard and Folsom will be improved by end of 2017. A parking-protected bikeway will be installed on 11th Street, and improved bikeways will be added to Folsom Street between 13th and 11th streets.

This will create a safer and more comfortable ride for people biking on Howard outbound and Folsom inbound.

Benefi ts of Parking-Protected Bike Lanes:

• More separation between pedestrians, moving traffi c, and bicycles• Increased sense of safety and comfort for people who bike• Ability to better accomodate parking and loading needs• Potential for transit boarding islands, which would eliminate buses weaving in and out of traffi c to pick up and dropoff riders

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Near-Term Safety Improvements Project Map



Several SoMa streets are being transformed to support the Central SoMa Plan and the city’s traffi c safety goals. Project improvements may include reconfi guring the street, repaving, upgrades to sidewalks and crosswalks, new protected bike lanes, bus stop improvements, and more.

The projects below are in various stages of planning, conceptual design and even construction. A list of project managers and their contact info is located at the sign-in desk.

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SOMA PROJECT COORDINATION

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PROJECT TIMELINE

2011

City publishes Eastern Neighborhoods Transportation Implementation Planning Study Report, which recommended initial streetscape design plans for Folsom and Howard streets

Detailed Design

2018 - 2019 2020 - 2022

Construction

History of Planning on Folsom and Howard

Folsom-Howard Streetscape Project

2013

Draft of Central SoMa Plan released by Planning Department, which creates a vision for a sustainable and more livable neighborhood

EIR begins for Central SoMa Plan, investigating the Plan’s effects on the community

2015

The SFMTA makes traffi c safety improvements on Howard, including adding a buffer to the existing bike lane

The SFMTA makes traffi c safety improvements on Folsom, including removing one travel lane for a buffered and wider bike lane

2014 2016

Streetscape project funding secured

Draft Central SoMa Plan EIR released, which allows the public to comment on the Plan

Project team will continue to develop designs; further community outreach to be held to share information and get feedback on our proposals to reach fi nal proposal

2017

Final Central SoMa Plan EIR released, which will provide responses to comments on the Draft EIR and move the project foward

Project Approvals by the SFMTA Board of Directors

Final Central SoMa Plan EIR certifi ed by Planning Commission, which would grant environmental approval to the Plan and The Folsom-Howard Streetscape Project

Community outreach

We are here

Documents

ABOUT THIS OPEN HOUSE - SFMTA · 2019-12-19 · 2015 HOWARD ST FOLSOM ST ENTRIPS REPORT CONTINUED FINAL PLAN ADOPTED BY THE SAN FRANCISCO BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON DECEMBER 7, 2010