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Officials outline public-safety and traffic plans for July All‑Star events, expecting tens of thousands of visitors
Summary
City and public-safety officials briefed the council on All‑Star Game planning July 6–10, including crowd-size estimates (25,000–30,000 visitors), multiple command posts, coordination with federal partners, and working groups for traffic, tactical security, aviation and mass-casualty operations.
San Francisco officials told the Disaster Council on Monday that planning for Major League Baseball's All‑Star events July 6–10 will involve extensive interagency coordination, traffic controls and security measures to handle a large inflow of visitors.
Commander Steve Tocchini (named in the meeting) described the multi-day schedule and the roles of planning working groups. "This is a great opportunity for the city," he said, adding that Major League Baseball has classified the game as an event of national significance requiring state and federal agency participation. He and other presenters said they anticipate as many as 25,000 to 30,000 visitors, with 2,000 to 2,500 media representatives.
Planners outlined event locations and operational elements: Fanfest at Fourth and Howard beginning Friday (expected up to 20,000+ per day), the Home Run Derby on Monday and the All‑Star Game on Tuesday, with associated street closures and buffer zones. Command posts will be staged at Yerba Buena Gardens for fan events and at Pier 40 for the game itself; departments listed for Pier 40 include DPW and DPT alongside federal partners such as the FBI, ATF and Coast Guard.
Officials highlighted maritime and crowd-management concerns, noting prior experiences with kayakers in Covey Cove and describing limits on large vessels while allowing human-powered craft until a saturation point. Transportation plans include coordination with Muni, BART, Amtrak and private services for designated limousine and taxi zones.
Why it matters: City officials said detailed, multiagency planning is necessary to minimize transportation disruption and protect public safety during a high-profile, nationally televised event.
Next steps: Staff said maps and closure plans have been provided in briefings and that commanders and department heads are available for follow-up questions as event operations continue to be finalized.
