SFMTA
What SFMTA Has and Hasn’t Done — A Case Study in Failure for Hayes Valley
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
Week 41 • Hayes Street Temporary Street Closure Permit No. 1091787 Noncompliance
September 23, 2025 Attention SFMTA: Friday September 19, 2025Saturday September 20, 2025 This marks the 41st consecutive week of documented noncompliance under Permit No. 1091787 for the closure of the 400 block of Hayes Street. Same story as prior weeks: a blocked street with only a handful of individuals present, vehicles inside the barricades, and yet again the recurring “SIGNATURE” … Read post
Week 40 • Hayes Street Temporary Street Closure Permit No. 1091787 Noncompliance
September 16, 2025 Attention SFMTA: Friday September 12, 2025Saturday September 13, 2025 This marks the 40th consecutive week of documented noncompliance under Permit No. 1091787. The report is the same as all prior weeks: parked cars, vehicle activity, traffic spilling onto side streets, etc. We’ll keep it short: this only proves why Hayes Street needs to be restored to its … Read post
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