With the success of our Coffee with the Board event last month, we are making it a regular event. Come meet your Board for an informal get-together on the second Saturday of every month at 10:30 am at the Railroad Cafe. Bring your questions and suggestions, or just come and meet your neighbors!
The next meet-up is on Saturday, July 13.
Cast your vote now for all four of the Sunnyside-centric Participatory Budgeting Projects. You have until June 14th to help the following neighborhood-enhancing efforts get the necessary 400 votes so they will get funding.
District 7 residents age 16 and older can vote. There are 15 finalist projects district-wide (including the ones from our neighborhood listed above) and you can cast your ballot for as many as you’d like. Help improve the safety, beauty, and resilience of Sunnyside with your vote. It’s easy. Just visit the online voting portal today:
Hi neighbors,
The Sunnyside Neighborhood Association Board is all about getting to know our neighbors better! That’s why we’re starting a casual coffee meetup at the local coffee joint, the Railroad Expresso this Saturday 6/1/2024, from 10 to 11am. Swing by for some java and a chat with us. Whether you wanna talk about neighborhood stuff, share your thoughts, or just hang out, we’re here for it. Let’s make our community even sunnier together!
Your SNA Board
Voting starts on Friday May 31 for District 7 residents age 16 and older for the 15 Participatory Budgeting Projects selected as finalists, including one supported by SNA for benches at the MUNI bus stop at the northwest corner of Monterey and Gennessee (in front of Won Kok Restaurant).
Although there is no limit to the number of projects that residents can support, only projects that receive a minimum of 400 votes will get funding, so it’s important for as many of Sunnyside’s residents to vote as possible.
Access to the online voting portal is available here, with voting open on Friday May 31:
https://sites.google.com/view/d7participatorybudgeting/vote?authuser=0
This year, 15 projects have been selected by local organizations. The projects intend to improve safety, beautification and resilience of our neighborhoods. The proposals this year are:
1. Maintenance of Westwood Park Pillars
Area: Westwood Park
Category: Neighborhood Beautification
2. Benches at bus stop at intersection at Monterey & Gennessee
Area: Sunnyside
Category: Children & Seniors, Vision Zero & Pedestrian Safety, Neighborhood Beautification
3. Parklet Planting Beds in Inner Sunset
Area: Inner Sunset
Category: Public Safety & Resilience, Children & Seniors, Neighborhood Beautification
4. Traffic Calming on Yerba Buena
Area: Monterey Heights
Category: Vision Zero & Pedestrian Safety
5. Series of murals in West Portal
Area: West Portal Neighborhood
Category: Neighborhood Beautification
6. Traffic calming at Ulloa St, Laguna Honda, and Rockaway
Area: Forest Hills Extension
Category: Public Safety & Resilience, Children & Seniors, Vision Zero & Pedestrian Safety
7. Public parklet on Slow Hearst
Area: Sunnyside
Category: Children & Seniors, Vision Zero & Pedestrian Safety, Neighborhood Beautification
8. Traffic calming on Monterey
Area: Monterey Heights
Category: Public Safety & Resilience, Children & Seniors, Vision Zero & Pedestrian Safety
9. Median planting on Marietta Drive
Area: Miraloma
Category: Public Safety & Resilience, Children & Seniors, Vision Zero & Pedestrian Safety, Neighborhood Beautification
10. Picnic tables at Commodore Sloat Elementary
Area: Balboa Terrace, Ingleside Terrace, and Lakeside (northern end)
Category: Children & Seniors, Neighborhood Beautification
11. Playground improvements and seating at Sunnyside Elementary
Area: Sunnyside
Category: Public Safety & Resilience, Children & Seniors
12. Digital literacy courses for children and seniors
Area: Balboa Terrace
Category: Public Safety & Resilience, Children & Seniors
13. Repair fence at Edgehill Way
Area: Edgehill (Forest Hill Extension)
Category: Public Safety & Resilience, Neighborhood Beautification
14. New playground at Jefferson Elementary
Area: Middle Sunset District
Category: Children & Seniors, Neighborhood Beautification
15. Renovation of Marview Way Trail
Area: Midtown Terrace, City, Tourists
Category: Public Safety & Resilience, Children & Seniors, Vision Zero & Pedestrian Safety, Neighborhood Beautification
San Francisco’s streets are getting a major makeover with the implementation of new parking rules aimed at improving safety and accessibility for both pedestrians and drivers. The latest regulations cover a range of crucial aspects, including sidewalk parking, daylighting, and the installation of speed cameras on Monterey Boulevard.
Sidewalk Parking Ban to be Enforced
One of the significant changes taking effect is the renewed enforcement of the ban on sidewalk parking. This move is poised to create clearer pathways for pedestrians and ensure that sidewalks are utilized for their intended purpose. This includes that part of your driveway that traverses the sidewalk. Tickets will run you $110.00.
Daylighting
In addition to the sidewalk parking ban, the concept of daylighting is being prioritized in the city’s efforts to revamp its streets. Daylighting involves keeping the area within twenty feet (or one car length) from the corner free from parked cars, thereby improving visibility for both pedestrians and drivers. By implementing this strategy, San Francisco is taking proactive steps to reduce the risk of collisions and enhance overall safety at street crossings. Violators will get a warning this year and fines will begin in 2025.
Speed Enforcement Cameras
Watch your speed! The introduction of speed cameras on Monterey Boulevard near Edna and Ocean Ave near Frida Kahlo Ave marks a significant step towards promoting responsible driving behavior. These cameras are designed to monitor vehicle speeds, encouraging compliance with designated speed limits and ultimately fostering a safer environment for all road users.
While these new parking rules add to the mounting inconveniences that drivers face every day, they create a more secure and navigable urban landscape. It’s all about prioritizing the well-being of our residents and visitors.
Sunnyside Neighborhood Association 