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WORKSHOP AGENDA

Introductions

Project Team TAC Members

Overview Presentation

Outreach Plan Existing Conditions Analysis

Small Group Exercises Large Group Q&A Wrap Up Lunch!

The Mission-Geneva Study Area

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STUDY OBJECTIVES

Work with community to identify key transportation needs Identify solutions for pedestrian safety, traffic calming, and transit Implement highest priority changes soon (1 to 3 years)

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Excelsior Neighborhood Commercial Revitalization (ENCoRe)

A community partnership to strengthen the Excelsior’s commercial district

We are community partners:

Excelsior Action Group

―Community leaders ―Merchants ―Commercial property owners ―Residents ―Faith based organizations

Bernal Heights Neighborhood Center

―Community organization ―Staffing ―Organizational capacity ―Technical support ―Community building

background and expertise

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PROMOTE THE AREA, SUSTAIN ECONOMIC RECOVERY, GROWTH

Promote the commercial district

―Excelsior Festival ―Community Branding and Marketing ―Special events: Safe R Treat,

Holidays

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INCREASE INVESTMENT, NEW BUSINESS, FOOT TRAFFIC

Economic Improvements

― Work with property owners to

fill vacancies (Woolworth’s, Cala Foods, McDonald’s)

― Strengthen and support

existing businesses

― Attract new business and

investment

― Create/retain jobs ― Assess and refer merchants

and commercial property

• wners for assistance

― Organize merchants, convene

meetings, working groups

2004

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BEAUTIFICATION AND CIVIC INVOLVEMENT

Physical Improvements

―Power wash sidewalks quarterly ―Conduct annual neighborhood

cleanups

―Improve access to public transit,

increase pedestrian and public safety

―Educate and support

merchants/property owners; encourage to paint over graffiti

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CONNECTING WITH THE COMM UNITY Organizational Development

Empower local community to advocate for community priorities and resources Provide staff and support to EAG and Excelsior volunteers Outreach and recruit merchants, residents, community

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COMMUNITY OUTREACH GOALS

Educate and involve a diverse pool of community stakeholders to identify and prioritize transportation problems and solutions Inform and encourage participation throughout the study from users, stakeholders Ensure broad consensus and support for priority projects to ease implementation

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COMMUNITY SNAPSHOT

Neighborhood Demographics

Spanish and Chinese are the top two languages spoken in the Excelsior Highest senior, youth population in San Francisco Ethnic minorities comprise 83% of population

―Asian, 44.7% ―Hispanic/Latino 32.5% ―African American, 2.1%

San Francisco Residents 19 and under

US Census Bureau 2000

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COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS

Residents Neighborhood groups Business owners Property owners Seniors People with disabilities Youth Ethnic/minority groups Service providers Transportation users

―Pedestrians ―Transit riders ―Bicyclists ―Motorists ―Commercial users

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OUTREACH PLAN

Attend Community Mtgs. to Introduce the Study Establish Encore Transportation Committee Community Survey Multilingual Focus Groups

Senior program facilities (2) Youth group at the Filipino Community Center Merchants and property owners Off-peak transit commuters (2)

Walking Tour With Community Leaders 3 Large Community Workshops

Prioritize Needs Prioritize Design Solutions Implementation Strategy/Refined Designs

Mobile Workshops (after Workshop 2) Excelsior Festival – Celebrate Final Plan

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WORKSHOP BOARDS

Understanding Existing Conditions

Past Studies Pedestrian Environment Pedestrian Safety Transit Conditions Traffic Conditions Parking Conditions

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PAST STUDIES

Building on Previous Efforts and Coordinating with Ongoing Projects

Past and Ongoing Studies

Community Action Plan For Safer Streets in the Excelsior SF County Transportation Authority Outer Mission Strategic Analysis Report Balboa Park Master Planning Strategy ENCoRe Action Plan

Key Findings from Past Studies

Majority of residents surveyed in past study indicate they rarely or never feel safe on study area streets “T” and offset intersections make crossing Mission Street difficult Muni connections to BART are difficult in this neighborhood Pedestrian and bicycle access to balboa park BART station should be improved Many crosswalks are worn and difficult to see

Related Projects in the Neighborhood

52% Cars Parked on Sidewalk 55% Sidewalks Lack Curb Ramps for Wheelchairs 55% Collisions Between Vehicles and People 58% Enforcement of Traffic Laws 60% Missing and/or Poorly Marked Crosswalks 66% Driver Education about Safety 69% Intersections Without Stop Signs or Lights Concerns about Pedestrian Safety 53% Right Turns on Red Lights 55% Too Much Traffic on Streets 57% Double Parking 60% Illegal Turns or U-turns 64% Reckless Driving 65% Vehicles Running Red Lights and Stop Signs 82% Vehicles Speeding Concerns about Traffic These charts document the top seven neighborhood concerns for traffic and pedestrian safety. They were developed for the Community Action Plan for Safer Streets in the Excelsior, November 2003.

Learning from Past Work

SFCTA is coordinating closely with other public agencies including BART, Muni, and DPT to ensure that the many projects in the area compliment each other

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SIGNIFICANT UPCOMING TRANSPORTATION INVESTMENTS

Key need to coordinate with other city agencies

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PEDESTRIAN AND STREET ENVIRONMENT

Pedestrian Environment and Streetscape Character Issues

Poor pedestrian environment along Geneva Avenue due to:

― Combination of narrow sidewalks (8 feet) and

wide roadway

― High volume and speed of traffic ― Lack of street trees

Poor conditions at transit stops due to:

― Confined waiting areas at busy bus stops ― Narrow sidewalks behind bus shelters

Inconsistent street tree planting and maintenance

• n Mission Street:

― May reflect poorly on adjacent businesses ― Missed opportunity for establishing street’s identity

Lack of pedestrian-scale lighting:

― Reduces pedestrians’ sense of safety ― Reduces business activity after night fall ― Missed opportunity for establishing street’s identity

Gas station area at Mission-Geneva intersection:

― Lack of clear distinction between sidewalk, bus stop,

and gas station areas

― Frequency of driveways creates confusion for drivers

and pedestrians

― Curb ramps may be mistaken for driveways

Narrow Sidewalk behind Bus Shelter (Mission) Narrow Sidewalk behind Bus Shelter (Mission) Narrow Sidewalk behind Bus Shelter (Mission) Narrow sidewalk behind bus shelter (Geneva) Narrow sidewalk behind bus shelter (Geneva) Narrow sidewalk behind bus shelter (Geneva) Confined waiting area at bus stop With high number of boardings Confined waiting area at bus stop Confined waiting area at bus stop With high number of boardings With high number of boardings Poorly maintained trees on Mission Street Poorly maintained trees on Mission Street Poorly maintained trees on Mission Street Trees are not used effectively to Build an image for the Mission Street Trees are not used effectively to Trees are not used effectively to Build an image for the Mission Street Build an image for the Mission Street Narrow sidewalk on key Access route to transit Narrow sidewalk on key Narrow sidewalk on key Access route to transit Access route to transit Confined waiting area at bus stop With high number of boardings Confined waiting area at bus stop Confined waiting area at bus stop With high number of boardings With high number of boardings Cars in front yards, narrow sidewalks, And a lack of street trees combine to Make this pedestrian route uninviting Cars in front yards, narrow sidewalks, Cars in front yards, narrow sidewalks, And a lack of street trees combine to And a lack of street trees combine to Make this pedestrian route uninviting Make this pedestrian route uninviting Geneva Avenue’s wide roadway “invites” Higher traffic speeds Geneva Avenue Geneva Avenue’s wide roadway s wide roadway “invites invites” Higher traffic speeds Higher traffic speeds Poor distinction between pedestrian and Vehicular space at gas station Poor distinction between pedestrian and Poor distinction between pedestrian and Vehicular space at gas station Vehicular space at gas station Vast roadway space at intersections Is intimidating to pedestrians Vast roadway space at intersections Vast roadway space at intersections Is intimidating to pedestrians Is intimidating to pedestrians The Mission Street-Ocean-Persia Avenue Triangle is hard to maneuver for pedestrians The Mission Street The Mission Street-Ocean Ocean-Persia Avenue Persia Avenue Triangle is hard to maneuver for pedestrians Triangle is hard to maneuver for pedestrians

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PEDESTRIAN AND STREET ENVIRONMENT

Poor pedestrian environment along Geneva Avenue Poor conditions at transit stops Inconsistent street tree planting and maintenance on Mission St. Lack of pedestrian-scale lighting Lack of clear distinction between sidewalk, bus stop, and gas station areas

― Corner of Mission-Geneva

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PEDESTRIAN ACCESS & SAFETY

M any Factors Contribute to Pedestrian Safety Pedestrian Issues

Pedestrian collisions are highest in the commercial core, where pedestrian activity is greatest Review of individual collision diagrams did not reveal significant trends in collision type

Community Concerns

Double-parked vehicles obscure view

• f pedestrians

Skewed intersections create longer crossing distances Existing pedestrian refuges are narrow

Pedestrian Collisions in the Study Area (1998 – 2003)

Skewed intersections, such as Mission and Geneva, create longer crossing distances and lead to unusual configurations This map depicts the number of pedestrian collisions in the study area between 1998 and 2003. As shown, the study area includes the intersections with the highest number of pedestrian collisions. The project team reviewed details of individual collisions based

• n police reports at high-

collision intersections to identify trends. Existing pedestrian refuges function poorly Parked (and double parked) vehicles

• bscure the view of pedestrians

(particularly at T-intersections)

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PEDESTRIAN ACCESS & SAFETY

Driver Distraction and Unexpected Pedestrian Crossings are Key Issues

Pedestrian Issues

Community surveys and focus groups identify pedestrian safety as a major concern

― Ocean/Mission/Persia triangle ― Mission/Santa Rosa ― Others

Area is home to relatively high concentrations of youth and seniors Drivers frequently do not realize they must yield to pedestrians at unmarked crossings There are sometimes long distances between signalized crosswalks There are many distractions for drivers that divert driver attention from pedestrians

― Double parking ― Lots of buses ― Unusual offset intersections

Crosswalk Locations & Types

If no existing outline on graphic, use grey (RGB: 77, 77, 77), 6 pt

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PEDESTRIAN ACCESS & SAFETY

Offset and skewed intersections challenging to pedestrians and drivers Key pedestrian problems

―Double-parked vehicles obscure

view of pedestrians

―Skewed intersections create

longer crossing distances

―Existing pedestrian refuges are

narrow

Frequently cited problem intersections

―Ocean/Mission/Persia triangle ―Mission/Santa Rosa

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TRANSIT

Transit performance, not supply, is the main issue in Mission-Geneva

During non-commute times, on- time performance of 14-Mission:

Reliability problems on Mission mean that wait times are unpredictable and sometimes long

Minutes between buses on 14-Mission (non-commute times)

0% 5% 10% 15% 20% :00 :01 :02 :03 :04 :05 :06 :07 :08 :09 :10 :11 :12 :13 :14 :15+

• 41% of arrive evenly spaced
• 26% arrive early (close together)
• 33% arrive late (with 12% very late)

Supply of Transit is Good

Frequent Muni service BART is nearby 24-hour service

Muni Performance is an Issue

Travel speeds are slow Buses often do not arrive evenly spaced Wait times are unpredictable and sometimes very long Congestion on Mission Street between Geneva and Silver harm reliability – it gets worse in this area rather than better Unreliable service is especially bad for riders on infrequent routes (for example, Owl Routes or Routes 52 and 54) because schedules are also unreliable

Other Issues

Buses are sometimes overcrowded Lack of security (especially at night) Driver behavior Connections to BART Lighting and cleanliness at many bus stops

Busy bus stops at Mission & Geneva lack amenities for waiting passengers Riders sometimes risk their safety to run across the street to catch the bus Narrow Sidewalk behind Bus Shelter (Geneva)

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TRANSIT

Transit performance, not supply, is the main issue in Mission-Geneva Performance Issues Slow service Unreliable service Transit Waiting Experience Crowded bus stops (Mission/Geneva) Lack of amenities (Mission/Geneva) Condition of shelter On the Bus Security Driver behavior Connectivity Access to BART Concern over service cuts to community routes (52, 54)

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TRAFFIC CONDITIONS

High Traffic Volumes are Not the Primary Source of Congestion on M ission Street Congestion on Mission Street

Many factors contribute to congestion

― Buses stop in traffic lane ― Double-parking ― Cars waiting to make left-turns often block traffic

Because of frequent lane blockages, Mission Street functions more like a 2-lane street than a 4-lane street Traffic levels on Mission Street are lower than comparable 4-lane streets in SF Awkward intersection angles and configurations leads to driver confusion Congestion is greater in the evening peak hours

Community Concerns

Slow, frustrating driving conditions

― Double parking ― Heavy auto and pedestrian traffic

Congestion hot spots

― Mission Street between Brazil and Excelsior ― Ocean/Mission/Persia triangle

20,000 2 Valencia St Commercial Core 16,300 2 Polk St, South of Post Street 26,900 4 Guerrero St, near 20th Street 18,300 4 Mission St, Near Santa Rosa Average Daily Traffic Volume Number of Lanes Street Comparison of Mission Street Between Geneva and Silver with Other Similar Streets Traffic volumes on Mission Street are comparable to other similar commercial streets in San Francisco with only two lanes Many factors, including double-parking, buses, and cars waiting for left-turns contribute to congestion on Mission Street 4:30 3:12 3:10 SB 3:59 3:45 3:46 NB PM Midday AM Average Travel Times (Between Geneva and Silver) 800 550 500 SB 850 500 850 NB PM Midday AM Peak Hour Traffic Volumes (On Mission, Near Santa Rosa) During the evening peak periods, travel times along Mission Street increase by approximately 40 percent in the southbound direction.

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Frequent lane blockages make Mission Street function more like a 2-lane street than a 4-lane street Causes of Congestion

Buses stop in traffic lane Double-parking Delivery vehicles Cars waiting to make left-turns

Impacts of Congestion

Driver frustration Unreliable/slow transit service Pedestrian safety

TRAFFIC CONDITIONS

High Traffic Volumes are Not the Primary Source of Congestion on Mission Street

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PARKING

Difficulty Finding Parking/Loading Spaces Contributes to Other Problems

Commercial Areas

Lack of available commercial loading spaces contributes to:

― Truck double-parking ― Parking in bus stops

Difficult to find street parking in commercial core

― Parking survey conducted by community

members in December 2005

― Parking is nearly fully occupied between

Brazil and France streets

― On-street parking is more difficult to find

during midday than evening

Cars parked for long durations decrease the availability of parking

Residential Areas

Many cars are parked on sidewalks in neighborhoods

Commercial loading/unloading frequently blocks the curb lane due to occupied commercial loading spaces In the neighborhood streets adjacent to Mission Street, illegally parked cars frequently block sidewalks

Midday and Evening Parking Occupancy

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PARKING

Difficulty Finding Parking/Loading Spaces Contributes to Other Problems

Parking issues

Parking is nearly fully occupied between Brazil and France streets On-street parking is more difficult to find during midday than evening Cars parked for long durations decrease the availability of parking

Creative strategies needed

Redesign commercial parking Tailor meter times to adjacent uses Improve pedestrian conditions, so people will be willing to walk further Partner with off-street private lots

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NEXT STEPS

Where do we go from here?

March - May 2006

• Develop Transportation Solutions
• Workshop 2 – Prioritize Transportation Solutions

June - July 2006

• Refine Transportation Solutions
• Mobile Workshops – Build Project Support
• Workshop 3 – Implementation Plan (including phasing/funding strategy)

October 2006

• Present Final Plan to SFCTA Board
• Celebrate Final Plan at Excelsior Festival