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Fire department warns street redesigns can impede emergency access; urges earlier review and interagency training
Summary
A captain leading the Transportation Advisory Staff Committee told the commission that permanent street changes (bulb‑outs, lane reductions, parklets) need earlier, more detailed review to avoid compromising fire vehicle access; commissioners cited specific concerns about Sixth Street lane reductions and vehicle damage risks.
Captain Balmi, who represents the San Francisco Fire Department on the Transportation Advisory Staff Committee (TASK/TASC), outlined the committee’s role reviewing proposed street or legislative changes before SFMTA public hearings and explained how the fire department evaluates proposals for vehicle access, building connections and fire‑ground operations. "We request all the documents be provided at least 5 business days prior to the meeting," Balmi said, adding that…
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