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SFMTA to seek meters for Treasure Island streets; committee hears transition concerns
Summary
SFMTA told the TIMA Committee it will ask its board to establish metered on-street parking islandwide, with meters operating 9 a.m.–10 p.m., demand-responsive pricing beginning at $1/hour, and implementation tied to street acceptance; committee members pressed staff on support for below‑market‑rate residents.
The Treasure Island Mobility Management Agency Committee heard an informational presentation Oct. 28 from the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency on proposed parking legislation that would establish metered on-street parking across Treasure Island and Yerba Buena Island.
Swanee Cho, assistant deputy director for planning, told the committee the island’s Transportation Implementation Program approved by the Board of Supervisors in 2011 called for priced, metered on-street parking and parking maximums, and that SFMTA is advancing legislation to put on‑street regulations in place as rebuilt streets come online. Andy Thornley of the SFMTA Streets Division said the agency will ask its board to establish meters consistent with the project EIR and TIP and will not set final rates in legislation.
Thornley said the legislation would establish meter hours from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, and staff plan to start at a floor rate of $1 per hour with rates adjusted by a demand‑responsive algorithm. He said the EIR caps on-street parking at about 1,000 spaces and staff expect roughly 850 spaces ultimately. If the SFMTA board approves the legislation Dec. 2, staff said new meters could be installed beginning in January and enforcement could start in February 2026.
Committee members focused on how the transition will affect current residents, particularly below‑market‑rate tenants who have relied on free curb parking. “For current residents of the island, I’m worried about supporting them through this transition,” Commissioner Melgar said, asking how the city will phase implementation and how commercial deliveries will be accommodated.
Thornley replied the paid parking proposal would apply only to rebuilt streets; existing streets where residents now live would not be affected immediately. He acknowledged an expected challenging transition period and said SFMTA and partners are discussing accommodations, including potential below‑market pilot meter rates. “We are looking at below market rate,” Thornley said, adding that staff do not yet have a final proposal.
Bob Beck, speaking for project partners, said TIMA plans to pave an off‑street lot near the first stage area by year‑end and offer paid parking there. “It’ll be paid parking, but for the affordable housing residents, we’re planning a fairly low $50 a month for spots there,” Beck said, adding the lot would provide more than 100 spaces.
Cho said SFMTA, TIMA and TIDA are working on a comprehensive long‑term parking management program that will consider off‑street solutions and equity measures. She also said the agency expects to return to the committee and to the SFMTA board with more details after public feedback is collected.
The item was presented for information; the TIMA Committee took no formal action at this meeting.
