Better and Safer Streets Meeting D10
Last month, the Better and Safer Streets Collaborative hosted a full house for our first Bayview neighborhood meeting at Gratta Wines. Over 30 neighbors, local community organizations, and business owners came together for an evening focused on building safer, more connected streets in Bayview.
We were grateful to have representatives from the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) join the discussion, helping present updates and answer questions directly from community members.
The BASS Collaborative presented on several key topics including proposed improvements to the 29 Sunset route, dangerous streets and intersections, updates on the Bayview Community Pathway, an explanation of “unaccepted streets” and how they function, and ongoing plans for the Islais Creek Bridge. Each subject sparked thoughtful discussion and underscored the importance of community input in shaping neighborhood infrastructure.
We heard loud and clear that Bayview residents are frustrated by ongoing safety challenges on Third Street and the lack of consistent communication from City agencies about the Islais Creek Bridge project––a proposal that will limit transportation options in and out of the neighborhood for two years. Participants were eager to learn how to get involved and where to begin.
This meeting marked an important first step towards building stronger partnerships and ensuring that Bayview voices are being listened to by the BASS Collaborative. Together, we are laying the groundwork for safer, more responsive streets that reflect the needs of the entire community. We are planning another meeting in Bayview to continue these important conversations. If you live or work in the neighborhood and want to be involved, sign up for updates below.