PRESS RELEASE - Annual Great Highway Sand Relocation Project Starts Wednesday - 6/15/2018

For immediate release: June 15, 2018
Contact: Rachel Gordon, 415-554-6045
 
ANNUAL GREAT HIGHWAY SAND RELOCATION PROJECT STARTS WEDNESDAY 
Southbound Traffic to Be Impacted During Partial Roadway Closure 
 
San Francisco, CA – Starting Wednesday, June 20, 2018, San Francisco Public Works will begin the annual sand maintenance activities along the Great Highway adjacent to Ocean Beach. 
 

PRESS RELEASE - SF Rolls Out New Trucks to Clean Protected Bike Lanes - 6/13/2018

For Immediate Release: June 13, 2018
Contact: Rachel Gordon, 415-554-6045 
 
SAN FRANCISCO ROLLS OUT NEW TRUCKS TO CLEAN PROTECTED BIKE LANES
 
San Francisco, CA – Public Works bolstered its fleet of street cleaning trucks with three new mechanical sweepers specially designed to remove debris from protected bike lane.
 
“As we build more of these separated bike lanes to better protect cyclists from cars and trucks, we needed to make

PRESS RELEASE - Winner Selected for Redesign of SF’s JCDecaux Public Toilets and Service Kiosks - 6/11/2018

For immediate release: June 11, 2018
Contact: Rachel Gordon, 415-554-6045 
 
 
 
Winner Selected for Redesign of San Francisco’s JCDecaux Public Toilets and Public Service Kiosks
 
San Francisco, CA – Public Works, in partnership with the JCDecaux street furniture company, has chosen the SmithGroupJJR architectural firm as the winner of an invitation-only competition to redesign San Francisco’s on-street public toilets and mult

9th Avenue & Lincoln Way Improvement Project

Project Information

The 9th Avenue & Lincoln Way Improvement Project is an effort to improve the connection between the Inner Sunset neighborhood and Golden Gate Park in San Francisco. The entryway to Golden Gate Park at 9th Avenue is one of the most heavily-used entrances into the park, with attractions such as the SF Botanical Garden, the De Young Museum, and the Academy of Sciences close by.

Clayton Street, Clipper Street and Portola Drive Pavement Renovation, Sewer Replacement and Water Main Installation

Project Description

San Francisco Public Works hired Con-Quest Contractors, Inc., to complete sewer main replacement, water main replacement and pavement renovation work on Clayton Street, Clipper Street and Portola Drive.  The work under this contract also included, new ADA curb ramps, new sidewalk, curb and gutter work. 
 

Work Locations

PRESS RELEASE - Paving Work Scheduled for Masonic Avenue May 14-19 - 5/11/2018

Traffic Advisory: May 11, 2018
Contact: Rachel Gordon, 415-554-6045
 
 
PAVING WORK SCHEDULED FOR MASONIC AVENUE MAY 14-19
Drivers Should Expect Traffic Delays; Seek Alternate Routes
 
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Public Works is scheduled to start final paving operations along Masonic Avenue between Fell Street and Geary Boulevard on Monday, May 14, 2018. 
 
The upcoming roadway work wi

Niagara Avenue Sidewalk Planting

Supervisor Ahsha Safaí has partnered with Public Works to create a plan for a more pleasant and comfortable environment for all who walk, bike and live along Niagara Avenue. Through the addition of trees and plants, the completed project will ensure that pedestrians feel safe using the street and minimize congestion. The project is funded by Supervisor Safaí’s Office.
 

PRESS RELEASE - Redesign of San Francisco’s JCDecaux Public Toilets and Kiosks Narrowed to Three Finalists in Juried Design Competition - 4/25/2018

For immediate release: April 24, 2018

Contact: Rachel Gordon, 415-554-6045 

 

Redesign of San Francisco’s JCDecaux Public Toilets and Kiosks Narrowed to Three Finalists in Juried Design Competition

Design Concepts on Display This Week; Public Feedback Welcome

 

San Francisco Navigation Centers

Background
San Francisco faces a significant challenge of homeless people living in encampments. The 2015 Point-In-Time count estimated that 6,700 people experience homelessness in San Francisco on any given night. 3,500 of those people are unsheltered living on the streets.

 

Program