Mayor Lurie, Supervisor Fielder Outline Plan for $12 Million Investment in Safer Mission Corridor, BART Plazas

SAN FRANCISCO – Mayor Daniel Lurie and District 9 Supervisor Jackie Fielder today outlined plans to invest $12.25 million in new philanthropic and state funding to create more welcoming public spaces, strengthen public safety, and support families, residents, and businesses around 16th and 24th streets in the Mission District. The funding—which includes $9.25 million from Crankstart and $3 million secured in the state budget—will build on the city’s multi-agency effort to improve conditions in the corridor by expanding ambassador coverage, supporting students and families at Marshall Elementary School, and adding lighting and public safety technology to the BART plazas and surrounding areas.

Plans for this new investment build on Mayor Lurie’s work to improve public safety near the Mission BART plazas and across the city. Mayor Lurie launched a new San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) and Public Works enforcement program to disrupt the stolen-goods and drug markets in the Mission and is bringing recurring cultural programming and community activations to both plazas. In Mayor Lurie’s first year in office, crime citywide dropped nearly 30%, as his Rebuilding the Ranks plan drives toward full police and sheriff staffing, with SFPD seeing its first staffing increase in years and graduating its largest recruit class since 2017 earlier this year. Staffing improvements in the city’s 911 emergency response system have driven faster response times, and the city’s new Real-Time Investigation Center is leveraging modern crime-fighting tools to improve public safety citywide.

“Every day, I see the conditions that Marshall Elementary families and Mission residents are dealing with, and every day, I am frustrated. Moving the problem from one block to the next isn’t good enough—this community deserves concrete steps that will make a real difference,” said Mayor Lurie. “That’s why we brought everyone to the table: Supervisor Fielder, community leaders, law enforcement, social services, and our philanthropic and state partners. Alongside an immediate law enforcement surge, this funding will allow us to activate these spaces and add infrastructure on the plazas and near Marshall, so we can shut down dangerous and illegal activity and provide the safe, clean streets this community deserves. Thank you to Crankstart, Supervisor Fielder, and Assemblymember Gabriel for your partnership and commitment to the safety and well-being of the Mission community.”

“I am beyond grateful to Crankstart for making this long-needed investment in the BART plazas and Mission community at large,” said Supervisor Fielder. “For over a year, my office has been advocating alongside constituents and community groups for more community ambassadors and upgrades to the BART plazas, and this funding represents a shared commitment between my office, the Mayor’s Office, and philanthropy to ensure equity for the Mission. We will continue to work together to achieve lasting public safety, vibrancy, and economic opportunity for the Mission.”

The new investment includes $9.25 million from Crankstart, which will fund lighting upgrades, public safety technology, and expanded civilian ambassador coverage at the Mission BART plazas and at Marshall Elementary. It will also support an additional dedicated Spanish-speaking civilian ambassador presence at Marshall Elementary, along with physical improvements surrounding the school.

This philanthropic funding will support ongoing efforts to create a safer and more welcoming environment for students and families at Marshall Elementary. In regular engagements with the Mayor’s Office, Marshall families asked for a consistent, trusted presence at the start and end of the school day—and the funding will bring a dedicated Spanish-speaking civilian ambassador to arrival and dismissal. It will also support physical improvements around the school, including enhanced fencing, murals, and landscaping, building on work already underway to provide brighter lighting, more frequent cleaning, and a coordinated city presence.

Remaining philanthropic funds will strengthen the multi-agency effort to improve conditions at the Mission BART plazas and the surrounding corridor. Civilian ambassadors—who assist residents and businesses, de-escalate conflicts, and connect people to services—will have an expanded presence, starting earlier in the morning and covering a wider area. The funding will also support added lighting at the plazas and along priority blocks and school routes to improve nighttime visibility along with upgrades to the SFPD's public safety technology in the Mission to help officers monitor conditions, coordinate operations, and support investigations.

“Everyone deserves to feel safe and welcome in their own neighborhood,” said Missy Narula, Crankstart CEO. “The challenges at Marshall Elementary and the Mission’s BART plazas are serious, and we’re clear-eyed that there are no quick fixes. But with ambassadors, improved lighting, physical improvements around the school, and innovative public safety tools, and with the community leading the way, we can make meaningful progress. We’re proud to partner with Mayor Lurie, Supervisor Fielder, and the State of California on this important work.”

“On behalf of the Marshall Elementary School community, we are grateful to the Mayor’s Office for the ongoing support in helping keep our students and families safe as they travel to and from school in our beloved Mission neighborhood,” said Marshall Elementary School Principal Noah Ingber. “We look forward to continuing this important work together to ensure the Mission thrives as a vibrant neighborhood for all families.”

“This investment demonstrates what is possible when we come together as a city to take care of our school communities,” said Dr. Maria Su, San Francisco Unified School District Superintendent. “I am grateful for the partnership with Mayor Lurie and Crankstart. When our students and families feel safe, they are prepared to learn and thrive in our schools.”

The investment announced today also includes $3 million in state funding secured by State Assembly Budget Chair Jesse Gabriel, in partnership with Mayor Lurie, in the state budget. The city intends to invest these resources to activate the plazas and improve the public space, with infrastructure that can support vendors, commerce, and regular community activity in addition to lighting, cleaning equipment, and other public safety tools.

“Every Californian deserves to feel safe in their community,” said Assembly Budget Chair Gabriel. “I’m proud to partner with Mayor Lurie to deliver $3 million to strengthen public safety in San Francisco, and grateful to Assemblymembers Matt Haney and Catherine Stefani for their leadership in securing funding for their communities. Together, we’ll keep working to ensure that San Francisco—and communities across California—have the resources they need to keep people safe.”

Alongside this investment, the city is stepping up public safety, street outreach, and cleaning around 16th and 24th streets. The SFPD is deploying additional officers for evening operations, along with regular narcotics operations and more intensive nighttime vending enforcement. The Sheriff’s Office is providing support with a six-month nighttime deployment along the Mission Street corridor from 16th Street to 24th Street. Additionally, 16 California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers have begun a new 60-day deployment in San Francisco to supplement the city’s law enforcement efforts.

The city is complementing the heightened law enforcement presence with additional cleaning and social services. BART plazas and stations are being cleaned every night, while additional street outreach workers will expand the social service resources in the Mission at night. Nonprofit partners will also conduct sweeps around Marshall Elementary to pick up syringes three times daily, with on-call response when syringes are reported.

“Our officers are in the Mission every day ensuring our streets are clean and safe,” said SFPD Chief Derrick Lew. “We welcome additional support and investment in the neighborhood as we continue working closely with our public safety partners and city departments to enforce the law and get people services.”

“Public safety is more than enforcement. It’s about making sure residents, families, and business owners feel safe in their own neighborhoods,” said San Francisco Sheriff Paul Miyamoto. “Our deputies are on the ground in the Mission, working alongside our law enforcement partners to immediately address public safety concerns. We are investing in the neighborhood through ongoing community outreach and engagement with local businesses. This engagement and increased presence will help us continue that work and make the Mission a safer, more welcoming place for everyone.”

“These new investments provide the city with additional resources to build on the progress we’ve made to improve street conditions in the Mission,” said San Francisco Public Works Director Carla Short. “Our boots-on-the-ground street cleaners and inspectors are in the neighborhood every day alongside our sister agencies, making a direct, positive impact. The addition of more safety elements and stepped-up community outreach will benefit residents, small businesses, and visitors.”

“This investment is a testament to the progress we’ve made at the Mission BART plazas and the strong partnerships we’ve built with the community,” said Anne Taupier, Executive Director of the Office of Economic and Workforce Development. “Our ongoing efforts have demonstrated the City’s commitment to improving conditions in the Mission, and this additional funding will allow us to build on that momentum, strengthen our coordinated approach, and create safer, more welcoming public spaces that support residents, families, and local businesses.”

“Friendship House serves the American Indian community here in the Mission District,” said Clayton Dumont, Friendship House Association of American Indians CEO. “Our residents and staff use the 16th Street BART station, and we’re grateful to Mayor Lurie and Supervisor Fielder for investing in the safety of our neighborhood.” 

“Mission Housing and our community in the Mission District have long known that safe and welcoming streets are part of what makes a neighborhood home,” said Sam Moss, Mission Housing Executive Director. “This investment from our philanthropic, local, and state partners is a step toward creating a safer, more vibrant Mission, and we look forward to working together so every family here can thrive and stay in the neighborhood they love.”

“The culture, art, food, architecture, businesses, and our community make the Mission a very special place to live and have given so much to San Francisco. Our neighborhood has faced decades of displacement, neglect, crime, and challenges that too often seem to fall disproportionately on our community,” said Roberto Hernandez, Cultura y Arte Nativa de las Americas CEO. “A successful San Francisco is one where every neighborhood, every community, and everyone who calls this city home has the opportunity to feel safe and thrive. I sincerely thank everyone who has worked tirelessly to make this possible, along with the generous donors who recognize the importance of investing in our neighborhood and its future. These resources represent more than just financial support; they represent an investment in the people, businesses, and communities that have made the Mission such an extraordinary place for generations.”