Imagining a Hayes Street for people
Show your support for a permanently pedestrianized Hayes Street
We urge every San Franciscan who envisions a future where streets are for every resident's enjoyment, to show your support. Sign the petition to make Hayes Street permanently car-free. You can also tag photos and comments with #HayesPromenade on the platform of your choice.
Current Schedule
Friday 4pm-10pm
Saturday 10am-10pm
(weather permitting)
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In the News
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![Photo of Chez Maman, corner of Hayes and Gough]()
Stretch of Hayes Street stays car-free after SFMTA vote
By James Salazar, San Francisco Examiner, November 20, 2024. Image credit Craig Lee.
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![The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency unanimously approved that a stretch of Hayes Street — between Gough and Octavia Streets — will maintain pedestrian-only access on weekends until October 2024.]()
SFMTA keeps Hayes Street car-free for another year with a catch
By James Salazar, San Francisco Examiner, November 8, 2024. Image credit Craig Lee.
Background
The 400 block of Hayes Street is approximately 14,766 square feet, to put that into perspective, neighboring Proxy occupies 11,430 square feet. Imagine how much we could do with that one block of Hayes.
Cities worldwide are prioritizing people, pedestrian safety, and sustainability. Barcelona’s superblocks, Paris’ low-traffic zones, and Copenhagen’s vast bike network should inspire us all to demand more here in San Francisco. We have a golden opportunity to re-envision the role of our streets. Hayes Street is not just a thoroughfare but a vibrant stretch of community space. A pedestrianized Hayes Street would provide a beautiful avenue for sitting, eating, and walking. It would foster a community-centric atmosphere where people, especially families, the elderly, and children can play and bike freely.
At the start of the pandemic, our neighborhood came together to make Hayes Street car-free on Friday evenings and weekends. This experiment opened up new space for people and businesses to congregate safely. It’s time to imagine something even better, and more permanent.
