Your San Francisco Bicycle Coalition started working on the Oak Street Quick-Build over a year ago and we are so close to the end. The project was delayed at the end of 2024 and, unfortunately, we are seeing some more delays. If it moves forward as planned, we are expecting it to go to the SFMTA Board of Directors for final approval in the next month.
Some of the stakeholders in the Haight-Ashbury area are worried about the parking loss associated with the project. SFMTA staff are working to smooth over these concerns by reassuring them that there are no alternative design options that would provide fewer lost parking spots.
Much of the parking loss included in this project isn’t necessitated by the bike lane, including implementation of daylighting required by state law and creating signal separation for pedestrians crossing Masonic at Oak.
During the outreach process, a major concern from residents is that people don’t feel safe crossing Masonic at the Panhandle walking path, because cars are turning left at the same time. It’s confusing and unsafe for everyone – so the city plans to create a separate signal phase for pedestrians. This requires creating more capacity for left turns at that intersection, which means getting rid of some parking spaces.
Ultimately, there are only 9 parking spots lost in this project that are a direct result of the protected bike lane.
We are still confident that the Oak Street Quick-Build will go to the SFMTA Board of Directors soon. We are planning for approval in February and implementation in the Spring. Stay tuned because we’ll share with you as soon as it’s scheduled for the Board and how you can show your support. Sign up for the campaign list so you can be the first to know.