Mayor Lurie Cuts Ribbon On Terry Francois Boulevard Bike And Pedestrian Safety Improvement Project

SAN FRANCISCO – Mayor Daniel Lurie today cut the ribbon on the Terry Francois Boulevard Bike and Pedestrian Safety Project, a multi-agency effort to improve safety and accessibility on a busy corridor of the Mission Rock neighborhood along San Francisco’s eastern waterfront. The project will transform Terry Francois Boulevard between China Basin Park and Mission Rock Street into a safer route for people walking, biking, and rolling with new paving along the corridor, concrete barriers separating bike lanes from vehicle traffic, a newly painted plaza, and more.

The project continues Mayor Lurie’s work to make San Francisco more affordable and welcoming for families, including by fostering vibrant public spaces accessible at no cost. Just last week, the city broke ground on the Twin Peaks Promenade Project, transforming a stretch of Twin Peaks Boulevard into a pedestrian- and cyclist-first street that will support walking, biking, and recreation. The mayor has also taken steps to bring more free entertainment to some of the city’s most beloved public spaces, announcing a free concert series returning to Golden Gate Park through the summer and fall as well as free concerts and food trucks in Civic Center Plaza accelerating San Francisco’s recovery. The improved safety and accessibility on one of San Francisco’s busy streets builds on the mayor’s work to invest in San Francisco’s public safety infrastructure—launching a Street Safety executive directive to bring city departments together to make streets safer for all residents and visitors.

“In San Francisco, we are building a more affordable, family-friendly city by creating vibrant public spaces, and free community events across our neighborhoods,” said Mayor Lurie. “One of these key public spaces is Terry Francois Boulevard, and I’m thrilled to be cutting the ribbon on projects that will deliver real, practical safety improvements that make our streets safer. Our administration is prioritizing safer street design and traffic enforcement where it’s most needed, including right here in Mission Bay.”

“Mission Bay is thriving with housing, small businesses, parks, and events. It’s the place to be. With so much activity, street safety has never been more important,” said District 6 Supervisor Matt Dorsey. “These improvements go a long way to making the neighborhood’s streets safer for residents and visitors alike.”
The Port of San Francisco-funded project—including federal funds and Port capital—was designed and constructed by city crews from the Port, San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA), and Public Works. The Port led project scoping, visioning, funding, outreach, and interagency coordination, and installed the physical barriers protecting bike lanes. SFMTA led roadway design and installed striping, signage, and pylons, while Public Works completed roadway paving. The San Francisco Giants contributed accessible crossing treatments to enhance pedestrian safety near the ballpark.

Key improvements completed in the project include:

• New asphalt paving throughout the corridor
• Clearly defined roadway striping and signage for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers
• Concrete barriers separating bike lanes from vehicle traffic to prevent encroachment
• Accessibility upgrades to support people with disabilities
• Narrowed driveway crossings to reduce conflicts between vehicles and active transportation users
• A newly painted plaza space fronting ATWater Tavern

“We are proud to welcome this significant improvement to this vital infrastructure,” said Michael Martin, Acting Executive Director of the Port of San Francisco. “As the Mission Rock community has grown and visitors discover what it has to offer, the demands from all modes of travel in this area have grown with it. These roadways must continue to provide vital connections for residents, workers, and visitors accessing destinations like China Basin Park and Oracle Park, as well as Mission Rock retailers, residences, and businesses. These improvements make this corridor in our growing central waterfront safer, more comfortable, and more welcoming for all.”

“With the completion of China Basin Park, use of the San Francisco Bay Trail by pedestrians, runners, and bicyclists has grown significantly, becoming one of the city’s most popular routes,” said Jack Bair, Giants Chief Development Officer. “It’s been great to see a steady flow of people enjoying the waterfront. Improvements to Terry Francois Boulevard now allow for a safer, more seamless connection to and from points south. We’re grateful to the Port for its partnership and continued investment in our community.”

“Safety is at the center of everything we do, and the Terry Francois improvement project underscores that commitment,” said SFMTA Director of Transportation Julie Kirschbaum. “Mission Bay is a vibrant neighborhood and home to some of our city's biggest events that draw thousands of people from across the city and region, and visitors from everywhere. People should feel safe, whether they're biking, walking, rolling, or driving, and we are grateful for Mayor Lurie's leadership in bringing a total city approach to prioritize public safety across every project happening in San Francisco.”

“Streets are essential infrastructure in our urban fabric—serving as the arteries that connect our neighborhoods and the people who live, work, and visit here,” said Carla Short, SF Public Works Director. “Making them safer, more accessible, and more inviting is a top priority that, under the leadership of Mayor Lurie, we as a city are committed to deliver on.”

Terry Francois Boulevard serves as a key segment of the regional Bay Trail and provides an important connection from Bayview and the Central Waterfront to downtown, serving also as a primary access to Mission Rock, China Basin Park, Oracle Park, and Chase Center. Following significant wear and tear during the first phase of Mission Rock construction, the corridor required upgrades to better serve its growing number of users.