Hayes Street Temporary Closure Extension Today’s ISCOTT hearing confirmed what we have been saying for years: this closure has morphed into an experiment that defies logic to continue at this frequency. What began as a temporary measure has become a recurring disruption sustained by politics rather than performance. After nearly five years of “temporary” operation, the committee denied the request … Read post
permit renewal update Update November 3rd, 2023 This matter will be heard Tuesday November 7th at 1pm. Please show your support. Demand that the SFMTA board approve the 1 day programming that its own AGENCY studied, review and recommended BASED ON OUTREACH TO MERCHANTS. Update October 29th, 2023 October 17th SFMTA Board Meeting Summary: As you know, the Hayes Street … Read post
Behind the Process: What Our Engagement Reveals This section outlines our direct engagement with City agencies and offices over the past two years. It is based on public correspondence, meeting notes, and documented interactions –not speculation. The purpose is to help the public understand how a neighborhood issue became a political project and why that context is critical ahead of … Read post
400 Block of Hayes Street Closure A year since the last renewal, Hayes Valley is still living with a “temporary” closure run by HVNA; SFMTA’s failures of process, enforcement, and accountability are clearer than ever. The Record Since Last RenewalAs the Hayes Street closure future remains in limbo, it’s worth asking a simple question: what has SFMTA actually done in … Read post
The Hayes Street closure was supposed to be temporary. Instead, it’s become a politicized experiment with no accountability one that hurts small businesses, fuels division, and defies logic. Here’s why it’s time to reopen Hayes: 1. It was never meant to be permanent.The closure began as a short-term pandemic response. Those conditions no longer exist. 2. Use of the space … Read post
April 8, 2025 This post after being up for 24 hours was removed today.No surprise, this private group is controlled and moderated by HVNA board members. HVNA is the permit holder of the Hayes Street Closure. This type of censorship and oppression by the HVNA is nothing new which is why we are highlighting this unjust behavior. This act exemplifies … Read post
Hayes St needs to to be restored to the vibrant business corridor that it was pre-pandemic! last updated 1/17/25 Our advocacy story Renewal updates Correspondence to SFMTA Permit Violations Correspondence Street Reports Restoration of the 500 Block of Hayes Restoration of the 300 Block of Hayes Let’s restore Hayes Street Support the Petition The permit holder/HVNA has applied for another … Read post
What’s next for the Hayes Street Closure? permit renewal update UPDATE: October 20, 2025 The permit holder/HVNA has applied for a new permit which entails adding another day of programming (3 days vs. 2). This Thursday this item will be heard at the SFMTA ISCOTT hearing. Read our brief outlining why the permit should end and normal street access restored, … Read post
It is increasingly evident that justification for the Shared Street Closure on Hayes Street has run its course. The program, hastily enacted under emergency policy, has not been subject to community review since its initial roll out in August of 2020. This lack of process has allowed the permittee, HVNA (Hayes Valley Neighborhood Association), to control the closure without input … Read post
