Last month, the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) suspended use of Pier 68 to store towed large vehicles. The Agency hopes to find another storage location by March 1. The pause followed civic advocates’ call for community engagement before the pier is used for such purposes.
The City wants to remove large vehicles, such as recreational vehicles (RVs), in part by purchasing them through its Large Vehicle Refuge Permit Program. The program allows for a temporary parking extension for people who live in large vehicles as they search for housing and support. SFMTA had leased a portion of Pier 68 from the Port of San Francisco to store towed vehicles.
“I appreciate SFMTA’s willingness to pause the use of Pier 68 and to work collaboratively to find a more appropriate location outside of District 10. Our communities deserve transparency and meaningful engagement, especially when decisions impact neighborhood resources,” said District 10 Supervisor Shamann Walton.
Julie Kirschbaum, SFMTA director of transportation, said the agency will communicate with nearby communities before deciding on a location.
“I appreciate Supervisor Walton’s advocacy for the District…hope that, regardless of where the RVs are ultimately stored, the SFMTA takes the opportunity to work with neighboring communities to ensure that concerns are addressed,” said J.R. Eppler, who is running for the District 10 Supervisor seat.
“We welcome this pause as a crucial acknowledgment that community voices must be heard before policies are implemented. We look forward to a renewed partnership with the City, grounded in transparency and genuine collaboration,” said Michael Berkowitz, Dogpatch Neighborhood Association president.
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