Communications Archives - Hayes Valley San Francisco

Week 85 • Hayes Street Temporary Street Closure Permit No. 1316522 Noncompliance

July 27 2026 Attention SFMTA: Friday, July 24, 2026Saturday, July 25, 2026 The same permit compliance concerns documented throughout this permit term remained this weekend. Large movable planter boxes returned to the closure area, the Signature tent vendor was again present, and limited activity was observed throughout much of the closure period. It is time for SFMTA to revoke Shared Spaces Permit No. 1316522 and restore the 400 block of Hayes Street to normal public use. This correspondence has been …

Hayes Valley Parcek K Community Board Correspondence

Since 2023, HVSafe has corresponded with multiple City departments regarding the community bulletin board located on City-owned land at Parcel K. Throughout that process, we have consistently requested a neutral public bulletin board that is available on equal terms to all neighborhood stakeholders. In February 2026, following additional correspondence and a Sunshine complaint, the City Administrator’s Office advised that internal discussions were underway and that a resolution was expected before the end of March. After more than three additional months …

Week 84 • Hayes Street Temporary Street Closure Permit No. 1316522 Noncompliance

July 20 2026 Attention SFMTA:Friday July 17, 2026Saturday July 18, 2026 The same permit compliance concerns documented throughout this permit term remained this weekend. On Saturday, July 18, the weekly farmers market was not operating due to the Hayes Valley Carnival. Despite the permit authorizing a 3:00 p.m. street closure, the 400 block of Hayes Street was observed closed at approximately 10:00 a.m., consistent with the previously documented early closure on July 4. Limited activity was observed following the carnival, …

Week 5 • Hayes Street Farmers Market Temporary Street Closure Permit No. 1493851

July 16, 2026Attention SFMTA:Street conditions for the Hayes Street Farmers Market documented here:Saturday July 11, 2026 Week 5 observations continued to document the same recurring conditions previously reported. Barricades again appeared unattended during the observation period. We also observed the Signature clothing vendor set up again. This correspondence has been edited for clarity and conciseness. Routine greetings and contact details have been omitted; the substance of the communication remains unchanged.

Week 83 • Hayes Street Temporary Street Closure Permit No. 1316522 Noncompliance

July 15 2026 Attention SFMTA:Friday July 10, 2026Saturday July 11, 2026Week 83 reflects the same compliance concerns documented throughout this permit term. Activity within the closure area again appeared limited relative to the surrounding corridor impacts and public resources associated with maintaining the closure. The recurring Signature vendor was again observed operating within the closure area, and large movable planter boxes reappeared within the public right-of-way. The public record is now substantial while the conditions themselves remain materially unchanged. Continued documentation …

A Community Should Never Come to This

A Statement on Civic Dialogue in Hayes Valley The following statement was prepared after an informational poster explaining the Hayes Street closure was intentionally torn down within hours of being placed on the public sidewalk. While prompted by that incident, the statement addresses broader questions of civic dialogue, public participation, and the condition of community discourse surrounding the Hayes Street closure. This statement was distributed to San Francisco agencies and public officials and is published here as part of the …

Hayes Valley Entertainment Zone Management Plan Correspondence

Beginning in 2025, Hayes Valley Safe sought information regarding the development of the Hayes Valley Entertainment Zone Management Plan after learning it was being developed with limited public visibility and participation. Over the following months, we engaged with the Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD), submitting detailed comments regarding governance, stakeholder representation, transparency, notification, and accountability. Initial Review of Draft Management PlanOctober 31, 2025 Thanks for your last update and for keeping the dialogue open. We’ve reviewed the latest …

Week 82 • Hayes Street Temporary Street Closure Permit No. 1316522 Noncompliance

July 6, 2026 Attention SFMTA:Friday July 3, 2026Saturday July 4, 2026 Status of this past weekend’s closure again reflected longstanding compliance concerns documented throughout this permit term. On Saturday, July 4, Hayes Street was observed closed approximately five hours before the permit’s authorized Saturday start time of 3:00 pm. The condition was documented and reported. Closing a public street before the authorized permit hours—particularly on a national holiday—raises yet another question about how this program continues to operate without meaningful oversight …

Week 4 • Hayes Street Farmers Market Temporary Street Closure Permit No. 1493851

June 30, 2026 Attention SFMTA:Street conditions for the Hayes Street Farmers Market documented here: Saturday June 27, 2026 Week 4 observations again documented substantial producer and vendor vehicle presence throughout and adjacent to the market footprint. Numerous market-related vehicles displaying Hayes Valley Farmers Market parking passes continued to occupy curb space throughout and adjacent to the corridor, including areas traditionally used for customer parking and business loading activity on Hayes Street, Octavia Boulevard, and Gough Street. As in prior weeks, …

Week 81 • Hayes Street Temporary Street Closure Permit No. 1316522 Noncompliance

June 30, 2026 Attention SFMTA:Friday June 26, 2026Saturday June 27, 2026 Status of this past weekend’s closure remained consistent with previously submitted weekly reports. Week 81. Same closure. Same concerns. Same silence. Activity within the closure area again appeared limited relative to the surrounding corridor impacts and public resources associated with maintaining the closure. The recurring Signature vendor was again observed operating within the closure area and during the farmers market, adding to concerns that have been documented with City …