SAN FRANCISCO LAUNCHES NEW VOTER-BACKED TREE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM

The City Takes Over Care of All Street Trees and Will Fix Tree-Related Sidewalk Damage

San Francisco, CA – Mayor Edwin M. Lee and San Francisco Public Works today celebrated the rollout of Street Tree SF, voter-backed initiative that places the care of all the street trees under City care.

For immediate release: June 16, 2017

Contact: Rachel Gordon, 415-554-6045

JOHN THOMAS APPOINTED SAN FRANCISCO CITY ENGINEER

San Francisco, CA – Public Works Director Mohammed Nuru today named John Thomas as the new City Engineer and deputy director for infrastructure.

For immediate release: June 16, 2017

Contact:  Rachel Gordon 415-554-6045

Volunteers to Join Summer Spruce Up in District 5 Neighborhoods

Gardening, Painting and Weeding Projects Planned for Saturday Morning

The Third Street Bridge, also known as the "Lefty O'Doul Bridge", underwent rehabilitation work to sustain the integrity of the bridge and to address corrosion issues. 
 

For immediate release: May 19, 2017

Contact: Dadisi Najib, 415-748-7562

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: REPAVING WORK ON CROSSOVER DRIVE IN GOLDEN GATE PARK

Motorists Should Expect Delays and Use Alternate Routes During Construction

San Francisco, CA – Public Works crews are scheduled to repave the deteriorating roadway along the stretch of Crossover Drive between Park Presidio Boulevard and the 25th Avenue/Fulton Street intersection. 

For immediate release: May 18, 2017

Contact: Rachel Gordon, 415-554-6045

PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR RECOMMENDS RAISING RESIDENTIAL REFUSE RATES

Change Would Expand San Francisco’s Capacity to Process More Recyclables

For immediate release: May 12, 2017

Contact: Rachel Gordon, 415-554-6045

Spring Cleaning: Volunteers to Spruce Up District 8 Neighborhoods

Weeding, Pruning and Litter Removal on Tap for Saturday Morning

Work Locations and Approximate Timeline:

• De Soto St. between Urbano Dr. and Halloway Ave. (February - March 2017)
• Victoria St. between Urbano Dr. and Halloway Ave. (February - March 2017)
• Moncado Way between Junipero Serra Blvd. and Paloma Ave. (March - April 2017)
• Head St. between Halloway Ave. and Ashton Ave. ( March - April 2017)
• Pico Ave. between Ashton Ave. and Urbano Drive (March - April 2017)
• Paloma Ave. between Junipero Serra Blvd. and Ocean Ave. (April - May 2017)
• Borica St. between Urbano Dr. to Halloway Ave. (April - May 2017)
• Corona St. between Urbano Dr. to Halloway Ave. (May - June 2017)
• Mercedes Way between Paloma Ave. to Junipero Serra Blvd. (June - July 2017)
• Moncada Way between Paloma Ave. to Urbano Dr. (July - August 2017)
• Cedro Ave. between Mercedes Way and Urbano Dr. (July - August 2017)
• Cerritos Ave. between Mercedes Way and Ocean Ave. (September - October 2017)
• Entrado Ct. and Borica St. (September - October 2017)
• Corona St. and Urbano Dr. (October - November 2017)
• Urbano Dr. - complete (March - November 2017)
• Alviso St. between Urbano Dr. and Halloway Ave. (November - December 2017)
• Monticello St. between Estero Ave and Halloway Ave. (December 2017 - January 2018)
• Estero Ave. between Alviso St. and Lunado Way (January - February 2018)

San Francisco Public Works is making improvements along Diamond Heights Boulevard between Portola and Sussex streets to improve pedestrian safety and stormwater management. The project includes pavement renovation, curb construction, sidewalk replacement, and sewer and water managment improvements. The work will be completed in a series of phases, see the sample sequence below:
 

San Francisco Public Works is partnering with the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission and San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency to improve stormwater management and walking and biking conditions to the Lower Haight and Alamo Square neighborhoods. The project include curb ramp upgrades, bioretention area landscape installations, asphalt paving, permeable unit paver installations and drainage work.