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Historic poles, modern design and delays: commission backs simplified shelters and replacement approach for four Van Ness poles
Summary
After months of discussion and public comment, the commission approved a simplified shelter design for the Van Ness McAllister BRT station and recommended fabricating new concrete poles while salvaging historic cast-iron elements for four trolley poles near Civic Center; commissioners expressed mixed views about broader replication of historic poles across the corridor.
SFMTA project lead Peter Gavancho presented three options for streetlight and trolley poles for the Van Ness Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project: the previously approved modern OCS pole, a hybrid historic design with a straight arm, and a hybrid historic design with a curved arm. Gavancho said the Board of Supervisors had asked the SFMTA to explore preserving or replicating historic poles where feasible and noted the alternatives vary in cost, height and appearance and would require approvals from the Arts Commission and the Historic Preservation Commission.
The commission heard extensive public comment. Preservation groups…
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