Supervisor Chan 08182021 Newsletter

August Recess

This month, the Board of Supervisors is on recess and will return to City Hall on September 6th. While our office is on recess, you can always reach me at connie.chan@sfgov.org or schedule a future office hour meeting by emailing chanstaff@sfgov.org. There’s lots of great events coming up this month and next, so read on for district and citywide happenings!

SF Stories: Balboa Village

Did you catch the Richmond District on SFGovTV recently? Thanks to our city’s channel, several Balboa Village merchants were highlighted including Gus’ Discount Tackle, Cafe Promenade, and Butter Love Bakeshop. You can re-watch the special below on SFGovTV.

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COVID-19: Response + Updates

Starting on August 20, San Francisco will require proof of vaccination for entry to certain indoor businesses and all large indoor events. For more information and Mayor London Breed's press release, visit here.

As of August 3, people are required to wear masks indoors in settings like grocery or retail stores, theaters, and family entertainment centers, even if they are fully vaccinated. Find the statement and more information here.

San Francisco is leading the nation in its COVID-19 response. Even with remarkable progress in our fight against the virus, highly transmissible Delta variant is spreading widely. While masking and testing are incredibly important measures, they alone will not help us combat COVID-19 in the way we need. Vaccinating as many people as possible, as soon as possible, is our best defense against COVID-19. Vaccines are widely available, safe and effective, and offer protection against serious hospitalization or death. While San Francisco has 76% of its eligible population fully vaccinated, we still have a lot of work to do to ensure all San Franciscans are safe.

The Richmond District is trailing behind other districts in vaccination rates. The Outer Richmond is at 72%, the Inner Richmond is at 70%, and Lone Mountain/USF is at 58% vaccinated. To protect yourself, your family, and community, please get vaccinated. Visit sf.gov/getvaccinated or call 628-652-2700 for vaccination information and sites. You may also email sfvaxnow@sfdph.org.

The data and science is clear: with the Delta variant here, now is not the time to be unvaccinated. Nearly all currently hospitalized COVID-19 patients are unvaccinated. While someone fully vaccinated could test positive for COVID-19, vaccines are nearly 100% effective in preventing hospitalization or worse, death.

Testing continues to be an important component to prevent the spread of COVID-19

Here's more information that explains the importance of getting a COVID-19 test if someone has symptoms, regardless of vaccination status.

Transit Updates

Free Muni For Youth

Starting August 15, Muni is free for riders 18 and younger. Riders 18 and under don’t need an application or proof of payment/Clipper card to ride Muni vehicles — simply get on and ride. Thank you Mayor Breed and Supervisor Melgar for your work to make Free Muni for Youth a reality!

Great Highway Reopening

Starting Monday, August 16, the Great Highway reopened to vehicles during the weekdays. The highway will be closed on weekends and holidays as a promenade for people to walk, roll, skate, and bike.

The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) and Recreation and Park Department (RPD) are still working on a potential pilot program for the Great Highway. For more information, please visit SF Rec Park’s website here.

Anza Bike Lanes

This Wednesday, April 18 at 9 AM, my office will be hosting an event with SFMTA commemorating construction of the Anza Street Bike Lanes Project, which is now underway. The opening event will take place on Anza Street at 19th Avenue.

This project creates new bike paths from Masonic to 30th Avenue, providing more connectivity to the bicycle network in our district. The project also includes pedestrian safety improvements including new or refreshed crosswalks, speed cushions, and advance limit lines. Thank you SFMTA staff for your work to include community feedback in the project.

For more information on the Anza Street bike lanes, please visit SFMTA’s website here.

Slow Streets

At the SFMTA Board of Directors online meeting on August 3 at 1 pm, four Slow Streets (Lake St, Golden Gate Ave, Shotwell, and Sanchez) were approved for an extension beyond the COVID-19 emergency. Lake Street communities will be engaged beginning in September 2021 for a 3-4 month outreach process to inform the design of the corridors using materials including turn restrictions, wayfinding and signage improvements, and traffic calming devices. Following the installation of post-pandemic slow street materials on a corridor, data will be collected and presented to the MTA Board of directors within 18 months. Click here to sign up for updates.

Cabrillo and 23rd Avenue Slow Streets are still being monitored and evaluated by SFMTA. You can take a look at surveys and data on Slow Streets Phase 1 & 2, which summarizes metrics that include vehicle speeds and volumes, traffic diversions, and community usage. You can also share your feedback through the questionnaire online.

Richmond Route Restorations

Starting on August 14, several Muni routes across the City were restored. Route restorations servicing the Richmond include:

5R Fulton Rapid service will be returning from La Playa to the Transit Center Bus Plaza.
18 46th Avenue will connect customers from the Richmond and Outer Sunset to Stonestown.
28 19th Avenue service will be returning between Daly City BART and the Marina (via Lombard).
31 Balboa will return and provide modified service from Cabrillo Street and La Playa to Cyril Magnin at Market Street.

For a full list of routes that have returned starting on August 14, click the button below.

Save the Date: Autumn Moon

Save the date! The Richmond District Autumn Moon Festival is returning in-person this year. The festival will take place on September 18, from 11 am - 3 pm, on Clement Street between 6th Avenue - 9th Avenue. There will be live performances and traditional arts and crafts.

CYC Safety Talk

Join the Community Youth Center and the Richmond Senior Center for a virtual Safety Talk Workshop on Tuesday, August 17, 2021.

Safety Talk Workshop (Chinese)
2 PM - 3 PM
Access Zoom Here
Meeting ID: 897 6978 9381
Passcode: RBVv8g

Safety Talk Workshop (English)
3 PM - 4 PM
Access Zoom Here
Meeting ID: 856 2678 7099
Passcode: 9XxYGL

The Return of Sunday Streets

Celebrate the return of Sunday Streets and connect with your neighbors safely by hosting a block party! To learn about the eligibility requirements and application process, attend an informational session or visit sundaystreetssf.com/blockparty for more information.

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September is Transit Month!

Join the San Francisco Transit Riders (SFTR) for Transit Month, September 1-30! Sign up for the Ride Contest to win fabulous prizes - each entry is eligible for our raffle, and prizes will be awarded for great transit photos, great transit stories, and folks with the most rides.

SFTR will host events all month long, including ride-alongs with city leaders, informative and engaging panel discussions, and our Rider First Awards party on October 1.

It’s time to welcome folks back to public transit, and celebrate its central role in San Francisco’s livelihood and recovery. Check out transitmonth.org for more info and to join the fun!

Community Updates

SF Nature Education & Heron Watch Intern Program Highlights!

Great Blue Herons began nesting at Stow Lake in 1993. The herons court, build their nests, mate, and lay eggs between January and March. By April the nests have chicks. The parents continue feeding them as chicks grow to about four feet tall. To observe the herons, SF Nature Education conducts Heron Watch ten Saturdays in April, May and June each Spring. Adult volunteers and interns with high powered spotting scopes show the nesting herons and their chicks to the public during a three hour period each Saturday and answer questions.

Take a look at this short film titled “Great Blues of the Golden Gate” produced by a SF Nature Education Intern!

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Supervisor Chan 08182021 Newsletter

August Recess

SF Stories: Balboa Village

COVID-19: Response + Updates

Transit Updates

Free Muni For Youth

Great Highway Reopening

Anza Bike Lanes

Slow Streets

Richmond Route Restorations

Community Events

Save the Date: Autumn Moon

CYC Safety Talk

The Return of Sunday Streets

September is Transit Month!

Community Updates

SF Nature Education & Heron Watch Intern Program Highlights!

Sign Up for the District 1 Newsletter

Supervisor Chan 08182021 Newsletter

August Recess

SF Stories: Balboa Village

COVID-19: Response + Updates

Transit Updates

Free Muni For Youth

Great Highway Reopening

Anza Bike Lanes

Slow Streets

Richmond Route Restorations

Community Events

Save the Date: Autumn Moon

CYC Safety Talk

The Return of Sunday Streets

September is Transit Month!

Community Updates

SF Nature Education & Heron Watch Intern Program Highlights!

Sign Up for the District 1 Newsletter

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