Friday, December 05, 2008
Traffic issues on Alabama Street and Esmeralda Avenue
Many people have asked about the traffic situation near the top of hill on Alabama. This is of interest to residents of Precita Valley because that is the most direct route to Cortland street, and most of us travel that route several time a week.
Lately, cars have been parking on both sides of the street which leaves a very small space in the street for traffic, and there are no painted lines on the street which encourages cars to drive right down the middle of the street on a blind curve.
There is a Muni bus route that also goes down that stretch through the curve, and can block the whole street at times.
So w were happy to received this information from Richard Cho at SFMTA / DPT Engineering:
Update: The signs are now installed.
Lately, cars have been parking on both sides of the street which leaves a very small space in the street for traffic, and there are no painted lines on the street which encourages cars to drive right down the middle of the street on a blind curve.
There is a Muni bus route that also goes down that stretch through the curve, and can block the whole street at times.
So w were happy to received this information from Richard Cho at SFMTA / DPT Engineering:
We have already completed recent reviews for these two streets and in addition, have already processed approved legislation to restrict parking on the south side of Alabama Street/Esmeralda Avenue after holding a public hearing on September 19, 2008. Work orders have been sent to our maintenance shops to install the “Tow Away No Parking Anytime” signs and repaint the centerline striping on Alabama Street/Esmeralda Avenue between Ripley and Bradford Streets. This work will be completed by our shops when schedule permits.
Update: The signs are now installed.
Labels: parking, traffic calming
