Neighborhood Parking Report of the 2000-2001 San Francisco Civil Grand Jury

Many curb markings are faded and worn to a point where it is unclear if they are still active (see Attachment 2, Photo 1). In addition, yellow and white zones were observed in front of businesses that seem to have little need for them (see Attachment 2, Photo 2). Recommendation: The CGJ recommends that DPT have written procedures for an ongoing maintenance program to review, update and repaint curb markings, eliminating those no longer needed. This should be organized similarly to the DPW pothole program so that all areas are reviewed and adapted to the needs of the neighborhood. Required Response Department of Parking and Traffic - 60 Days

Many bus zones are sized for articulated and/or multi- bus use, when only a single bus size stop is required (see Attachment 2, Photo 3). In addition, several observations were made showing that the buses do not pull into spots designated, loading or unloading customers in street lanes. MUNI policy is that buses pull up to the curb where such space is provided. In some cases, this amount of space is no longer required. Recommendations: The CGJ recommends that DPT review bus zones and: Reduce the size of bus zones in order to free up needed parking spaces. Bus zones should be sized for only one bus unless they are terminal stops or service articulated or multi-bus use. Where possible, and in consultation with the Mayor's Office on Disability, increase the number of bulb and bar stops while reducing the size and number of painted bus zones. Evaluate the use of bus zones for car parking at the times when bus service has ceased (e.g. night and weekends), such as the #2 Clement and #53 Southern Heights bus routes. Required Response Board of Supervisors - 90 Days Department of Parking and Traffic - 60 Days Municipal Railway - 60 Days

Yellow and white zones are not being used properly. Many times delivery vehicles do not pull into open yellow zones and double-park while they unload, blocking traffic lanes (see Attachment 3, Photo 4). Recommendations: Regarding yellow and white zones, the CGJ recommends that DPT: Evaluate neighborhood commercial areas to determine which ones can be changed to early morning deliveries only (e.g. 6 a.m. to 12 noon) creating metered car parking from noon on. Concentrate enforcement effort on double-parked commercial vehicles. Required Response Department of Parking and Traffic - 60 Days

In many neighborhoods, angled parking can be accommodated (see Attachment 3, Photo 5). Recommendation: Expand and complete angled parking on streets where th appropriate. For example, the Noe Valley/24 Street Project was partially completed; the angled parking element remains incomplete. Required Response Department of Parking and Traffic - 60 Days

Merchants associations have tried to work with DPT and the City to increase parking in their areas. However, not all these attempts have been successful. For example, there was tremendous effort on the part of the Noe Valley Merchants Association to get angled parking approved. However, after all this, the merchants association was told that angled parking could not be done. Recommendation: Establish a proactive ongoing program to meet with neighborhood merchants associations and residential groups to discuss parking and traffic concerns specific to individual areas. DPT should coordinate open forums to discuss solutions to commercial and residential parking problems. Required Response Department of Parking and Traffic - 60 Days

In residential areas motorcycles sometimes park parallel to curbs, when, if parked perpendicular to curbs, more parking space would be made available. Recommendation: Where not already in place, develop regulations for consideration by the Board of Supervisors that motorcycles park perpendicular to the curb and make it illegal for motorcycles to parallel park (see Attachment 3, Photo 6). Required Response Department of Parking and Traffic - 60 Days

Neighborhood parking could be alleviated to some extent by allowing partial driveway parking that does not interfere with pedestrian traffic. However, Section 22500(f) of the California Vehicle Code currently does not permit this option. Recommendation: Consider the Parking and Traffic Commission recommendation that the Board in turn recommend to the California State Legislature an amendment to the California Vehicle Code to allow local jurisdictions to set standards to allow parking in driveway areas, but which also considers the ADA and any health or safety risks. Required Response Board of Supervisors - 90 Days ATTACHMENT 1 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS SAMPLE DATABASE FOR STREET POTHOLE MANAGEMENT ATTACHMENT 2 PHOTOGRAPHS OF CURB MARKING ISSUES 1. Northpoint and Broderick Streets, faded red zone. 2. Greenwich and Pierce Streets, questionable need for yellow zone. 3. Union Street, oversized red zone. 1 - Northpoint & Broderick 2 - Greenwich Street & Pierce 3 - Union / Stockton & Columbus ATTACHMENT 3 PHOTOGRAPHS OF PARKING ISSUES 4. Stockton Street, truck double parked when open loading zone available. th 5. Castro and 24 Streets, street widened for angled parking, but never implemented. 6. Toledo and Avila Streets, motorcycle parallel parked. 4 - Stockton Street 5 - Widened at 24th & Castro 6 - Toledo & Avila