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City plans to convert Jefferson Street in Fisherman’s Wharf to two-way, widen sidewalks
Summary
City planners and port staff proposed converting five blocks of Jefferson Street from one-way to two-way, narrowing the roadway to widen sidewalks, add pedestrian amenities and a dedicated streetcar transitway; the plan would remove parking meters and could cost about $5 million for the first phase with potential annual meter revenue losses.
City planning and port staff outlined a plan to reconstruct Jefferson Street through the heart of Fisherman’s Wharf, converting the five-block commercial spine from one-way to two-way travel and reallocating roadway space to pedestrians and street amenities. Dan Hodap of the Port’s Planning and Development Division described the concept as “bold,” saying the proposal narrows the roadway by about 15 feet and dedicates reclaimed space to wider sidewalks, benches and a stronger pedestrian promenade.
David Alba, manager of the City Design Group in the Planning Department, said the design team has conducted extensive outreach with…
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