Intersection of Apollo and Williams in the Bayview District, pedestrians cross in crosswalk

Photo by SFMTA Photography Department

The Transportation Authority Board approved more than $2.7 million in sales tax for transportation funds to support the construction of pedestrian safety improvements recommended in the Bayview Community-Based Transportation Plan, a community-driven planning effort in partnership with SFMTA. 

The funding will be used to construct flashing beacons at Innes Avenue and Arelious Walker Drive and Apollo Street and Williams Avenue and 15 bulbouts at high priority locations identified in the plan. These improvements will help improve pedestrian visibility and safety in the community. The project is expected to be open for use by September 2024.
 

Diamond shaped yellow sign with pedestrian symbol, rectangular lights below it which are intended to flash to when pedestrians cross to increase pedestrian visibility

Flashing beacons are intended to alert drivers of pedestrians crossing in a crosswalk and increase pedestrian visibility, photo by SFMTA Photography Department

Two pedestrians approach a bulbout or sidewalk extension

Bulbout or sidewalk extensions to shorten pedestrian crossing distance, Photo by SFMTA Photography Department