Restore Hayes Street to Public Use.

Week 47 • Hayes Street Temporary Street Closure Permit No. 1091787 Noncompliance

November 3, 2025 Attention SFMTA:See conditions for this past weekend:Friday October 31, 2025Saturday November 1, 2025 Forty-seven weeks in, conditions remain the same: parked cars, moving vehicles, bikes, scooters, unpermitted advertising etc. … all under a “temporary” closure with no visible oversight. As we approach the SFMTA Board hearing, a clear explanation is still missing for why this closure persists. We remain hopeful to see Hayes Street reopened/srestored to the open, public street it was always meant to be.See all notifications sent …

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Week 46 • Hayes Street Temporary Street Closure Permit No. 1091787 Noncompliance

October 28, 2025 Attention SFMTA:See conditions for this past weekendFriday October 24, 2025Saturday October 25, 2025 This marks the 46th consecutive week of documented noncompliance. Conditions remain unchanged, with scooters, parked cars, and moving vehicles observed on the block. Adding to the list: bicycles weaving through the closure in direct violation of San Francisco Administrative Code § 94A.6, which requires prior permission for bicycle riding in Shared Spaces. We’ve yet to see any record that such permission exists. As referenced weekly, …

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400 Block of Hayes Street Closure Permit Past Updates Archive

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 Closure was heard at last week’s SFMTA Board meeting. The hearing was for a resolution to consolidate the closure to …

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Week 45 • Hayes Street Temporary Street Closure Permit No. 1091787 Noncompliance

October 20, 2025 Attention SFMTA: Conditions for this past weekend:Friday October 17, 2025Saturday October 18, 2025 This marks the 45th consecutive week of documented noncompliance under Permit No. 1091787 for the closure of the 400 block of Hayes Street. The conditions remain unchanged: cars, bikes, scooters, parked vehicles, and the recurring unpermitted “Signature” men’s clothing tent operating with no visible oversight. At this point, continuing to extend this permit is indefensible. The ongoing lack of enforcement or corrective action reflects …

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