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Friends of the Urban Forest (FUF) Will be in the Neighborhood 

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Friends of the Urban Forest will be planting new street trees in Sunnyside Neighborhood, with a volunteer event on May 31st, 2025. (More info to come soon) The goal is to create stewardship and build community and they need your help!

We can make a positive impact by bringing the community together to plant more trees! 

They want to collaborate with us to:

1) Identify where trees are needed and wanted most 

 2) Recruit neighbors to join us for a fun and festive volunteer planting day! 

Please share their Street Tree Interest Form if you know someone or a location that could use a new tree. Also, please feel free to spread the word to any neighbors or groups interested in volunteering! You can direct them to the  Volunteer Registration Link

By sharing this information, you’ll be helping to expand our urban tree canopy and engage more residents in our reforestation efforts.

Lastly, if you’re interested in collaborating with Friends of the Urban Forest on other opportunities, please fill out our Partnership Interest Form.

Let’s work together to create a greener, more vibrant San Francisco!

Free Vaccine Clinic

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We are excited to inform you about an upcoming Free Vaccine Clinic available for all members of our community. This clinic will offer a variety of vaccines to help protect against preventable diseases.

Details of the Vaccine Clinic:

Date: Tuesday February 4th  
Time: 2pm -5pm

Location: Excelsior Library 4400 Mission Street

Vaccines Available: Covid (Phizer) and Flu vaccines

Whether you’re getting your flu vaccine or need a your updated covid vaccine, this is a great opportunity for you and your loved ones. We encourage everyone to take advantage of this free service and stay up-to-date on important vaccines to help keep our community safe and healthy.

No need to register or contact us beforehand to schedule appointment. All you just need to do is show up.

New City Parking Rules Go Into Effect with New Safety Bill

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Starting today, take care to avoid a parking ticket in Sunnyside and across the city. A new state law aimed at improving pedestrian safety will eliminate a significant number of parking spaces in San Francisco. The Daylighting to Save Lives Bill (AB 413) requires cities to “daylight” intersections by removing parking spaces that obstruct drivers’ views of pedestrians.

“Daylighting” allows clear sight lines for drivers and pedestrians to reduces dangerous crashes. Image curtesy SFMTA

This means that drivers will need to leave a parking space’s distance between their vehicle and a crosswalk, whether it’s painted or not. The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) estimates that approximately 13,775 on-street parking spots will be lost throughout the city.

While the loss of so many parking spaces is likely to cause frustration for drivers the goal of the bill is to reduce pedestrian fatalities and injuries. The SFMTA plans to begin implementing the changes in the coming months, with full implementation expected by 2026.

VOTING STARTS FRIDAY MAY 31 TO SELECT PARTICIPATORY BUDGETING PROJECTS

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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

  • Check out this website for more information on the proposals and to cast your vote starting on May 31, 2024.

New San Francisco Parking Rules Enhance Safety and Accessibility in Sunnyside

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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.