Read details of the improvements at Balboa Park Station, recently unveiled, in this SF Streetsblog piece: https://sf.streetsblog.org/2018/11/30/eyes-on-the-station-balboa-park-bart-improvements/
Work has finished at the Balboa Park BART Station on the renovated east-side entrance, used by many in Sunnyside, in order to increase safety, passenger convenience and accessibility. Come to the ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday Nov 30, 11 AM.
From SFMTA: Twin Peaks Tunnel will close next week for two months. Information and links for everything you need to know.
As you may already be aware, construction on the Twin Peaks Tunnel is expected to start on June 25 with a continuous closure of the tunnel for approximately two months. Work will be 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. During the closure:
See below for map of changes.
With 100 years of service under its belt, Twin Peaks Tunnel needs extensive work to its interior to continue to operate safety and reliably for years to come. This vital part of our transit rail system connects Castro Station to West Portal Station and serves over 80,000 K Ingleside, L Taraval and M Ocean View customers every day.
The tunnel’s infrastructure, including the tracks, walls and drainage systems, must be maintained in a timely manner to keep up with the demands of the Muni system. Twin Peaks Tunnel is currently under a speed restriction, which slows down trains as they travel through. Replacing the tracks will lift the tunnel’s speed restriction and keep trains running reliably through the system. Seismic reinforcements will better protect the tunnel’s overall structure and stability.
To help Muni customers get around during the closure, a video with map animations highlighting temporary stops, transfer points and alternative routes can be found online. In addition, a comprehensive rider guide in English, Chinese, Spanish and Filipino is available to view or print on our website. Continue reading “Complete guide to the Twin Peaks Tunnel closure on Jun 25”
From SFMTA: The Twin Peaks Tunnell will be closed for an extended period of time this summer for needed work. Read the full story here.
“…Construction will start in late June 2018 during a continuous closure of the tunnel for up to 60 days. During the closure, buses will replace trains on the K, L and M lines to ensure riders can still get where they are going….”
Despite chilly winds last Thursday May 17, many local residents turned out for the community walk from the site of the proposed Balboa Reservoir housing project to the Balboa Park BART and MUNI Station, to evaluate the hazards to pedestrians and bicyclists. The aim of the developers and the City is to encourage more car-free transit use for new and existing residents in the area, but this particular route can be unpleasant and dangerous. There will be improvements to this route, including items already planned in SFMTA’s Ocean Avenue project. More about that here.
Many representatives were present from the AvalonBay/BRIDGE development team for the project, as well as from SFMTA and WalkSF, to take feedback and offer participants the chance to answer survey questions about various elements of this quarter-mile stretch of Ocean Ave. Developer website: http://www.balboareservoir.com/
It was a lively conversation. A great many on the walk participants were seasoned transit users with clear opinions about this infamous route to the Station. A reporter from the Ingleside-Excelsior Light was present.
Sunnyside Neighborhood Association 