55 Phelan Avenue, Multi-Use Building on the first floor, Room 140.

BACKGROUND

The Balboa Park BART/Muni Station is one of the busiest intermodal transit facilities in the region. As the major hub for the southern part of San Francisco, the station serves more than 24,000 passengers daily with its four BART lines, multiple major local bus routes, and three light rail transit (LRT) lines. But access to the station, particularly for non-auto modes, is complicated by tightly squeezed station functions and its location adjacent to the I-280 Geneva-Ocean Avenue interchange system, whose multiple on- and off-ramps deliver heavy auto traffic to the station and its surrounding neighborhoods, causing multimodal conflicts with transit and pedestrians.

Balboa Park study area. Click image to enlarge

STUDY PURPOSE

This Circulation Study focuses on potential modifications to the Balboa Park Station and adjacent I-280 interchanges at Geneva Avenue and Ocean Avenue. The main goals of the Study are to:

• Reduce multimodal conflicts (vehicles, transit, pedestrians) at the I-280 freeway ramps while not substantially degrading vehicle operations in the area, including the I-280 freeway mainline.
• Provide safe, accessible, and convenient connections for pedestrians, bicycle, and intermodal travelers.
• Develop cost-effective solutions that support the community values and goals, without substantial construction-related impacts, that can be implemented in 2–10 years.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

A Balboa Park Community Advisory Committee (BPCAC), whose membership and bi-monthly meetings are open to the public, monitors progress and provides input on the multiple station-related improvements currently under development. The BPCAC also provides input on this Study’s work to develop the next generation of capital improvements in the station area. The San Francisco County Transportation Authority (SFCTA) is also conducting additional outreach, including public meetings, to seek wider input throughout the study.

On September 30, 2013 the SFCTA hosted the first of two community meetings for the Study. Meeting attendees were briefed on the existing conditions assessment and then invited to participate in working group discussions of the three conceptual alternatives developed in the initial study phase. In addition to providing feedback during the working groups, participants completed comment cards.

See the alternatives exhibits from the community meeting, and the meeting summary.

Community Meeting and CAC

The next scheduled BPCAC meeting is being held in conjunction with a community meeting on Thursday, January 30, 2014, 5:30–8:30 PM at the City College Multi-use Building, 55 Phelan Ave., Room 140. [map]

• Informational flier
• Agenda

For more information, please see the attached flyer:   Jan 2013 BPCAC Agenda

For more information, please see attached flyer:  Taraval Office Hours Flyer-1

From PG&E:

Natural Gas Venting in San Francisco’s Sunnyside/Miraloma Park Neighborhoods:

 

As part of our ongoing efforts to enhance the safety of our gas lines, PG&E will vent natural gas mid-day this Thursday, January 9^th at the intersections of Foerster Street and Los Palmos Avenue and Teresita Boulevard and Foerster Street as part of our Gas Pipeline Replacement Program (GPRP) .  

Please let me know if you have any additional questions.

The time and location of this work is summarized below:

Date of Vent: Thursday, January 9^th

Time of Vent:  Between 10am and 1pm (depending on work progress)

Duration of Vent:   Roughly 15mins (Intermittently)

Specific Location of Vent:  Foerster Street and Los Palmos Avenue/Teresita Boulevard and Foerster Street

 

We want to ensure you are provided with the most up-to-date information, but please note these times are subject to change.  We will inform you of any major scheduling changes as they occur. As part of our normal protocol, we have and will continue to notify the appropriate public safety agencies, businesses and residents of this work.  

As a result of our work, customers may smell mercaptan (odorizer in natural gas) and hear the significant noise. They may also see our trucks and crews in the area and hear generators.

If there are every any concerns we encourage everyone to call PG&E at 1-800-743-5000, open 24 hours a day . 

Please note that our work schedule is subject to change and is dependent on safe weather conditions. We appreciate your patience while we complete this important project, and we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you.

 

 

 

Michael Riordan

 

San Francisco Local Government Relations

Pacific Gas and Electric Company

(415) 973-3032 office

(415) 509-3797 cell

M3rd@pge.com

77 Beale St, 29^th Fl

San Francisco, CA 94105

Late Summer, Sunnyside hosted a tree planted event.  With many trees being planted, it was a great time to celebrate.  Many trees were planted which is not only good for the environment, it’s great for our neighborhood.

Fast forward a few dry months.  It’s a great time to remember that young trees need to be continually watered for the first few years.

Friend of the Urban Forest (FUF) states: Watering your tree is essential to its health and survival for the first few years after it’s been planted. Watering slowly and deeply is better for your tree’s over-all health then fast and frequent waterings.

Tree watering bags make it very easy.  The bucket method is another great way:  The bucket your tree came in holds about 5 gallons of water. You can use it to water your tree. Line it with a trash bag and fill it with water. Poke a small hole in the bottom of the bag at one of the bucket drain holes. Let the water drain out slowly near the trunk, but not on it. Fill it three times once a week every week, even when it’s raining (San Francisco’s average annual rainfall is only about 20 inches, and 1” of rain = about 5 gallons of water per tree).

See more at: http://fuf.net/resources-reference/tree-care-on-your-own/watering/#sthash.T90sGFZw.dpuf