PRESS RELEASE - San Francisco's Road Repaving Program Gets Influx of State Funds - 4/15/2019
Media Advisory: April 15, 2019
Contact: Rachel Gordon, 415-554-6045
SAN FRANCISCO’S ROAD REPAVING PROGRAM GETS INFLUX OF STATE FUNDS
$22.5 million will be used to resurface and improve nearly 150 blocks of City streets
San Francisco, CA – A key Board of Supervisors committee today approved plans to use $22.5 million in state transportation funding to repave nearly 150 blocks and construct more than 300 curb ramps to make travel on the City’s streets safer and smoother for people who drive, bike, ride transit and walk.
The state funding, made available through Senate Bill 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, is a critical component of San Francisco’s funding stream for street resurfacing.
“As our city continues to grow, it is critical that we continue to invest in our transportation infrastructure,” said Mayor London Breed. “This funding will help us keep San Francisco moving by repaving roads, making our streets more accessible, and improving safety for bicyclists and pedestrians across the City.”
The $22.5 million in state transportation funding accounts for about one third of the allotted money that San Francisco is expecting to pave roads in the next fiscal year, which begins July 1. Other sources include the City’s general fund, local sales tax revenue, vehicle registration fees and gas tax revenue.
The proposed expenditure of the state money received unanimous endorsement by the Board of Supervisors’ Land Use & Transportation Committee today and will be considered by the full board April 23.
The funding will repave 148 blocks throughout the City, including portions of Corbett Avenue, Eucalyptus Drive, Sanchez Street, Bay Street, 46th Avenue, Newhall Street, Stockton Street, McAllister Street and other roadways.
“This state funding is vital to our road resurfacing program,” said San Francisco Public Works Director Mohammed Nuru. “We’ve been making progress and we need to keep the momentum going to keep our streets in good shape for all users.”
Blocks are selected for resurfacing based on many factors, such as whether they accommodate transit routes and bike lanes and whether the work can be coordinated with underground utility upgrades to minimize disruptions to residents and businesses. Geographic equity is another consideration to ensure that neighborhoods across San Francisco are represented.
San Francisco also is in line for an additional $2.34 million in state funding from the Senate Bill 1 - Local Partnership Program to fund the resurfacing of an additional 30 blocks under a proposal that will be submitted to the Board of Supervisors for consideration in the next few months.
With approximately 12,900 blocks in San Francisco, the goal is to resurface some 450 a year. Streets must be routinely maintained, renewed and resurfaced to extend the service life of the pavement. The worse the condition of a street, the more costly it is to repair.
The 2018 California Statewide Local Streets and Roads Needs Assessment found that San Francisco’s streets are rated in “good” condition overall, having achieved a Pavement Condition Index score of 74 based on the level of roadway deterioration.
The condition of San Francisco’s roads have seen a steady improvement since passage of the City’s $248 million 2011 Road Repaving and Street Safety Bond. Now that those bond funds have been exhausted, the Senate Bill 1 funding is both crucial and timely for San Francisco. A reduction of funding could reverse the headway San Francisco has been making in the condition of the streets.
About San Francisco Public Works: The 24/7 City agency cleans and resurfaces streets; plants and nurtures City-maintained street trees; designs, constructs and maintains City-owned facilities; inspects streets and sidewalks; builds curb ramps; eradicates graffiti; partners with neighborhoods; trains people for jobs; greens the right of way; and educates our communities.
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