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Release date: September 26, 2012 *** Press Release ***Note: America’s Cup Muni Visitor Information (.pdf) and Maps of Events (.pdf) are attached. The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA), which manages transportation in the city, including the Municipal Railway (Muni), reminds customers, residents and visitors to San Francisco of the numerous major events starting Tuesday, Oct. 2 through Monday, Oct. 8. The multiple events will significantly impact traffic throughout the city. “This weekend will be a great one for our city and we have the transportation system as prepared as it can be. We urge anyone who will need to get around San Francisco that weekend to know their options, plan well, and leave their cars at home. We urge everyone to avoid delays by taking Muni, a bike, a taxi or a walk when getting around that week and weekend,” said Ed Reiskin, SFMTA Director of Transportation. Attendees are encouraged to come early to avoid back-ups and are reminded that parking is limited at all event venues. The major events that will take place between Oct. 2 and Oct. 8 include:
Additionally, a lane of northbound The Embarcadero between Washington and Bay streets will be converted to bicycle use only on Saturday and Sunday, and Stockton Street will be closed between Geary and Market streets as part of the on-going Central Subway construction. A cruise ship will unload and load on Saturday at Pier 35, adding to congestion on The Embarcadero. America’s Cup World Series The 34th annual America’s Cup World Series, a professional boat racing event, will take place from Tuesday through Sunday. The main viewing areas and the America’s Cup Village are at the west end of Marina Green. Demonstrations and practice races will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday. Races will take place Thursday from 12:20 to 1 p.m. and 5:10 to 6:20 p.m., Friday from 4 to 6 p.m., Saturday from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and on Sunday from 1:45 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Approximately 300,000 people are expected to attend. All Muni lines in the event area will experience increased ridership and traffic. To accommodate the crowds for these events:
Ample bicycle parking will be provided. Further information can be found at: http://www.sfmta.com/cms/malerts/documents/AC34MuniVisitorBrch10.12FPOopt.pdf and at www.511.org/americascup. Fleet Week Fleet Week activities will extend from Crissy Field to Aquatic Park, with special activities at Pier 80, from Thursday, Oct 4 to Monday, Oct 8. The SFMTA will provide complimentary access to Muni service for all military personnel (with Military ID or in uniform) in honor of Fleet Week. The Blue Angels will practice on Thursday from 1 to 5 p.m. and Friday between 12:30 and 4 p.m. Over the weekend, the Parade of Ships, two air shows and ship tours will be held to celebrate the U.S. Navy Fleet Week. These events will impact the Fisherman’s Wharf area and the Marina District. More than 300,000 people are anticipated for these events each weekend day. The celebration will begin on Saturday at 11 a.m. with the Parade of Ships and continue on Saturday and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. with the air show. Ship tours will be open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Saturday through Monday. To accommodate the crowds for these events:
Further information can be found on the San Francisco Fleet Week Association’s website at http://www.fleetweek.us/. Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival From Friday through Sunday the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Concert will take place at Hellman Hollow, Lindley and Marx Meadows in Golden Gate Park. The concerts will be held Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. An attendance of 40,000 participants is expected each day. Heavy ridership is anticipated before and after the event, the SFMTA will provide additional Muni buses on the following line and routes:
The following are preferred boarding locations after the event:
The last vehicles will depart these locations at 8 p.m. each night. Good taxi locations include La Playa Street, or the Avenues near Lincoln Way on the south side of the park, or on the Avenues near the north side of the park on Fulton Street. Parking is very limited in Golden Gate Park and the surrounding neighborhoods. Several streets in Golden Gate Park will be closed to traffic including JFK Drive, Transverse Drive and Middle Drive West. Ample bicycle parking will be provided. For more information see: http://www.hardlystrictlybluegrass.com. Castro Street Fair On Sunday the Castro Street Fair will take place from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Organizers expect about 150,000 people to attend this event. The following street closures will be required from 4 a.m. to 10 p.m.:
Westbound Market Street traffic will detour at Noe Street to Clipper Street; eastbound will detour at Diamond Street to 19th Street. Motorists traveling north from Market Street towards Divisadero Street should use 14th Street. The following Muni lines and routes will be affected:
Taxi zone located at the corner of 16th and Noe streets. Parking is very limited in the Castro neighborhood. For more information see: http://www.castrostreetfair.org/. Italian Heritage Parade On Sunday the 144th annual Italian Heritage Day Parade will be held in North Beach and Fisherman’s Wharf beginning at 12:30 p.m. from Jefferson and Powell streets and proceed to Washington Square. The parade should last 2.5 hours and 150,000 people are expected. The parade formation will require the following street closures, beginning at 8 a.m.:
The parade route will be closed to traffic until the parade clears. The following Muni lines and routes will be affected:
Parking is very limited in the North Beach neighborhood. For more information see: www.castrostreetfair.org. Ten Ten Flag Raising and Parade On Saturday the annual Chinese Ten Ten Celebration will include a flag raising ceremony and parade. Organizers expect about 1000 people to attend. The parade will begin at 2:30 p.m. from St. Mary’s Square at Pine and Quincy. It will continue west on Pine, north on Grant to east on Jackson and disburse between Grant and Kearny. San Francisco police officers will direct traffic. Muni buses will be allowed through the parade on Grant Avenue at California, Sacramento and Clay streets. Expect minor delays. 49ers Football Game The San Francisco 49ers will host the Buffalo Bills starting at 1:25 p.m. at Candlestick Park. A sellout crowd of 68,000 fans is anticipated. Motorists should expect delays on all bridges and freeways leading into San Francisco for at least two hours before the start of the game and for at least two hours after the end of the game. Fans attending the games are encouraged to take public transportation. For more information, please visit www.sfmta.com/football and www.49ers.com/stadium/transportation. Muni offers several ways to get to Candlestick Park from locations throughout San Francisco. There are four Muni Express routes and two Shuttles. The Muni Express route is Special Event Fare Service
The Candlestick Shuttles are regular fare service, $2 adult per trip and $.75 for youth/senior/disabled per trip. In order for Clipper customers with a monthly pass to obtain the add-on fare discount, at least $8 in cash value must be loaded to their Clipper cards prior to boarding the special event Muni service. Customers can load their cards online at www.clippercard.com (please allow at least five days for processing), or at one of the participating Clipper vendors or ticket vending machines in a Muni Metro station. Please go to www.sfmta.com for fare details. For service to and from the game, T Third customers should transfer at the Gilman/Paul station to the 87 Candlestick Shuttle, which operates directly between the station and Candlestick Park. Muni customers may purchase their fare in advance. SFMTA staff will sell Muni fares at the following locations:
Pre-game Service:
Post-game Service:
79X Candlestick Express Re-route The southbound 79X Candlestick Express, which provides express service to the 49ers game from downtown, will be re-routed all season due to Central Subway construction on Stockton and 4th streets. Customers traveling to the game can board the 79X Candlestick Express at the following locations:
The southbound buses will then travel express to Candlestick Park from 5th and Folsom. Northbound buses will remain on their regular route. San Francisco Giants Playoff Baseball Games On Saturday and Sunday the San Francisco Giants will most likely host playoff games at AT&T Park. Times have not yet been set. Anticipated sellout crowds of 42,000 fans are anticipated. Heavy traffic would be expected both before and after the games. Game attendees and those traveling in the area are encouraged to take public transit. Taxi zones are located at 2nd and Townsend; 2nd and King; and Third and King. For more info see: www.sfgiants.com and www.sfmta.com/baseball. |
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