Restore Hayes Street to Public Use.

Week 64 • Hayes Street Temporary Street Closure Permit No. 1316522 Noncompliance

March 2, 2026 See closure conditions for this past weekend:Friday February 27, 2026Saturday February 28, 2026 This marks Week 64 of documented conditions on the 400 block of Hayes Street. Activation levels were limited and comparable to recent weeks. Despite reduced programming, core operational requirements of the permit were not met. As documented in prior submissions, observed conditions include: We … Read post

Week 63 • Hayes Street Temporary Street Closure Permit No. 1316522 Noncompliance

February 23, 2026 Attention SFMTA: See closure conditions for this past weekend:Friday February 20, 2026Saturday February 21, 2026 This marks Week 63 of documented noncompliance under Permit No. 1316522. Conditions remain materially unchanged. In addition, residents on Grove Street report sustained Saturday traffic congestion associated with the closure, including difficulty exiting residential driveways and extended backups during closure hours. These … Read post

When Enforcement Disappears, Fairness Disappears

Under Shared Spaces Permit No. 1316522, the permittee is responsible for ensuring: These are not optional guidelines. They are enforceable conditions of operation. Over the past year, we have documented repeated violations of these terms, including: When residents have attempted to inquire about permits in the past, operators responded with verbal hostility. As a result, neighbors now document from a … Read post

Week 62 • Hayes Street Temporary Street Closure Permit No. 1316522 Noncompliance

February 15, 2026 Attention SFMTA: See closure conditions for this past weekend:Friday February 13, 2026Saturday February 14, 2026 This correspondence documents conditions observed during Week 62 of the Hayes Street closure (Permit No. 1316522). Across both permitted closure days, core operational requirements of the permit were not met. Conditions remain consistent with prior documented weeks, including the absence of a … Read post