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Supervisor Mandelmann requests hearing on curbside EV charging pilot and feasibility study; hearing set for June 2
Summary
Supervisor Rafael Mandelmann requested a board hearing to review the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency and Department of the Environment's curbside EV charging feasibility study and pilot plans; departments and the PUC were invited to present on June 2.
Supervisor Rafael Mandelmann asked the board to schedule a hearing on San Francisco’s curbside electric vehicle (EV) charging feasibility study and the path forward for a public curbside charging pilot.
Mandelmann said the two‑phase effort — a feasibility study followed by a pilot — reviewed case studies from other cities, charging technologies, jurisdictional authorities, curb management, accessibility, grid impacts and equity. The feasibility study, completed earlier this year, identifies potential installation sites and program governance recommendations. The mayor’s office and subsequent administration have begun installing pilot chargers; Mandelmann said two curbside chargers were installed the prior week.
Why it matters: curbside charging is a critical element in enabling EV access for residents who lack private off‑street parking. The study evaluated governance, site suitability and equity, and the hearing will gather departments to clarify next steps and funding sources.
Planned hearing Mandelmann said a hearing will be scheduled on June 2 with SF Environment, SFMTA, Public Works and the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to present findings and recommended next steps for a long‑term curbside charging program. He framed the program as part of climate and EV roadmap goals that anticipate 1,760 publicly accessible charging stations by 02/1930.
Implementation points raised - The feasibility study considered models used in Los Angeles and New York, manufacturer and operator engagement, and grid readiness. - The city has moved ahead on a limited pilot with private companies and the administration, installing chargers in public right‑of‑way. - Departments were encouraged to identify funding sources and governance structures for a scalable program.
Next steps The board will hear SF Environment, SFMTA, Public Works and SFPUC on June 2 as requested; stakeholders will watch for pilot evaluation metrics and site‑selection criteria.
