San Francisco’s Jefferson Street finally gets the $16.3 million makeover
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The $16.3 million Jefferson Streetscape Project – aimed at improving bike and pedestrian safety from Powell to Hyde Street and offering an enriching travel experience – is finally complete.

The renovated blocks of Jefferson Street from Jones Street to Powell Street include widened sidewalks, new lighting and landscaping, expanded seating, and bicycle parking. Additionally, the project narrowed Jefferson Street and installed alternating concrete bands to control vehicle congestion. The Department of Public Works was responsible for constructing both phases along with the Port Authority and the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency.

San Francisco Mayor London Breed, along with Supervisor Aaron Peskin, community leaders, and officials, marked the completion of a decade-long project by inaugurating the renovated Fisherman's Wharf with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Mayor Breed said she was thrilled to celebrate the "completion of the Jefferson Streetscape improvements and the transformation of this area into a safer, more inviting, and pedestrian-focused corridor."

She added that she's excited to welcome back tourists from around the world who would be able to sit at the plaza and enjoy food and live music. Moreover, she also thanked multiple agencies who supported more than 20 full-time construction and electrical trade workers throughout the pandemic.

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Supervisor Aaron Peskin, who represents Fisherman's Wharf, also expressed his gratitude for working closely with Public Works and the Fisherman's Wharf community over the past few years to help secure funding for this critical pedestrian safety and beautification project. He also asserted the importance of Fisherman's Wharf in supporting the local hospitality industry by generating jobs for San Francisco and Bay Area residents.

Interim Public Works Director Carla Short lauded the city partners' project team and construction crew for working closely during a global pandemic that forced businesses to close almost all construction activity. "This ensured that any construction impact would be minimal once businesses resumed operations and were ready to welcome back locals and out-of-town visitors," she said.

The project to improve Jefferson Street from Jones Street to Powell Street began a decade ago under Fisherman's Wharf Public Realm Plan. The construction crew finished Phase I of the project in 2013 with a nearly $5 million budget. Further, the project's second phase began in 2019 and ran throughout the pandemic without any hassle. During these years, the crew responsible for the project took various measures to ensure that the project was completed with minimal impact to the Fisherman's Wharf corridor and surrounding area.
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