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49 Reasons the Hayes Street Closure Needs to End

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

Week 39 • Hayes Street Temporary Street Closure Permit No. 1091787 Noncompliance

September 7, 2025 Attention SFMTA: {39th consecutive week} See street conditions for this past weekend:Friday September 5, 2025Saturday September 6, 2025 As in prior weeks, we observed multiple cars parked within the closure and ongoing vehicle activity in clear violation of permit conditions. These have become routine features of the closure, underscoring the lack of oversight and enforcement. In addition, … Read post

Week 38 • Hayes Street Temporary Street Closure Permit No. 1091787 Noncompliance

September 3, 2025 Attention SFMTA: {38th consecutive week} See street conditions for this past weekend:Friday August 29, 2025Saturday August 30, 2025 After 38 weeks, the pattern continues: ongoing violations, no enforcement, and continued harm to a vital business corridor. The permit should be revoked, and Hayes Street restored to its intended use.  See all notifications sent to SFMTA

Week 37 • Hayes Street Temporary Street Closure Permit No. 1091787 Noncompliance

August 26 2025 Attention SFMTA:{37th consecutive seek}  See street conditions for this past weekend:Friday August 22, 2025 Saturday August 23, 2025 Same conditions as prior weeks. Parked private vehicles throughout the closure, including employee parking—again in violation of permit terms and resulting in lost metered parking revenue for SFMTA. Unpermitted vending tent present on Saturday (the recurring men’s clothing tent … Read post