San Francisco's famous Lombard Street sees more than two million visitors a year. The crowds and traffic congestion have become too much for the neighborhood, especially during the summer months. The problem has increasingly become a public safety issue and is negatively affecting the quality of life for area residents.
In order to manage the number of vehicles coming to the neighborhood, I've introduced AB 1605, which gives the City and County of San Francisco the authority to pilot a Reservation and Pricing System - much like we've seen implemented at Muir Woods. This is something the local Transportation Authority recommended after an exhaustive study and several community meetings. Neither the presence of parking enforcement officers, nor the closure of the crooked segment has improved the current situation. AB 1605 offers another solution worth trying and has the unanimous backing of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors.
If it's signed in to law later this year, local leaders will have to iron out details, such as how it will be implemented and what to charge drivers. The proposal has momentum after receiving approval this week by the Assembly Transportation Committee. I am working to get this bill to the Governor as soon as possible.
This Sunday, April 28 - Bike Fair
10 am - 2 pm
Please bring the whole family to my annual bike fair, where kids of all ages will learn how to ride a bike safely, learn about the Safe Routes to School program, and hear about legislation that affects our community.
A.P. Giannini Middle School
3151 Ortega St.
San Francisco 94122
Saturday, May 4 - Richmond District Community Health Festival
10 am to 2 pm
Join me and Supervisor Sandra Lee Fewer at this FREE event in the Richmond District featuring: blood pressure measurements, disaster preparedness presentations, a Covered California presentation, basic first aid training, and fire safety demonstrations.
Richmond Recreation Center
251 - 18th Avenue (at Clement)
San Francisco 94121
Thursday, May 9 - Budget Town Hall
5:30 pm to 7 pm
Get an update on state revenue projections and current budget proposals, learn how to be an effective advocate for your budget priorities, and ask questions of the Assembly Budget Chair and Budget Chief Consultant.
Milton Marks Auditorium
Entrance at Earl Warren Building
350 McAllister Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
Due to limited parking, we strongly encourage taking public transportation. Please allot time to go through building security and magnetometers (like at the airport).
For any questions, please contact my district office at (415) 557-2312. Hope to see you at one of these events in our district.
Sincerely,
