The SFMTA Board will be considering approval for the Oak Street Quick Build project on April 1, 2025.

The Oak Street Quick Build will parallel a similar project on Fell Street, which has reduced traffic collisions by 40% since it was installed in 2020 by removing a travel lane and converting it into a protected bike lane. Neighbors from North of the Panhandle Neighborhood Association and local schools have been advocating for increased safety and a protected bike lane on Oak Street for over a decade to relieve crowding on the Panhandle shared path and make Oak Street safer for people walking and biking.

The proposed project includes:

• Improvements to the bike route connecting JFK Promenade to the Panhandle
• A protected connection from Oak to Baker for people on bikes
• Painted safety zones for daylighting
• Shortened crosswalk distances.
• A new traffic signal at Oak and Masonic, at the intersection of two high-injury corridors, to improve safety by providing a separate phase for people walking and biking

The project also preserves 95% of the on-street parking on Oak Street. With several nearby schools, playgrounds, and parks, it's time for this high-injury corridor to get a much-needed safety upgrade.

Write a letter today to share your support for the project with Mayor Lurie and the SFMTA Board of Directors!