Call-to-Action: Support a Hayes Valley Farmers Market
tl;dr: The city will decide on April 23rd, 2026 whether to permit a farmers market on Hayes Promenade, every Saturday morning, for the next year. Click here to email a letter of support, and call-in to voice your support Thursday, April 23, 2026, 9am: https://www.sfmta.com/calendar/iscott-meeting-1614
UC Berkeley Study Finds Hayes Promenade Turns Hayes Street Into a Thriving Public Space
A new study by graduate researchers at UC Berkeley’s College of Environmental Design finds that Hayes Promenade Strengthens Community, Local Businesses, and Public Life.
SFMTA Community Input
Strong transit supports people-powered streets like Hayes Promenade.
Save Hayes Promenade: Speak Up at the SFMTA Board Meeting
tl;dr: Hayes Promenade is up for its second and final permit renewal hearing at the SFMTA Board. If you want to see it continue, click here to email a letter of support, and attend the hearing in-person Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 1pm: https://www.sfmta.com/calendar/board-directors-meeting-november-18-2025.
More than half of households around Hayes Promenade do not own a car
Over 51% of households in the census track surrounding Hayes Promenade are car-free. Only 18.3% use a car as their primary means of transportation to work!
Call-to-action: Save Hayes Promenade
Hayes Promenade is up for permit renewal. If you want to see it continue, click here to email a letter of support, and attend the hearing online October 23, 2025, 9am at sfmta.com/calendar/iscott-meeting-1603
Call-to-action: Maintain the 6 and 21 bus routes
The 6 Haight/Parnassus and 21 Hayes bus routes are being considered for suspension. Click here to send public comment to SFMTA showing your support for maintaining the 6 and 21.
Case Study: Carrer del Consell de Cent
In Barcelona’s L'Eixample district, Carrer del Consell de Cent recently transformed from a 2 and 3-lane street to a single-lane pedestrianized space, known as a “living street”.
This case study documents that transformation through photos at 5 locations, over time.
Hayes Street Lawn Games and Four Square, January 4, 2025
On Saturday, January 4th, some neighbors brought lawn games out for kids in the morning. Some other neighbors ran a foursquare event in the afternoon. More great examples of community-driven activation of Hayes Promenade.
Hayes Street Four Square, December 7, 2024
On Saturday, December 7th, some neighbors organized a four square event and chalk art on Hayes Street. This was an organic community-organized event, love to see it!
Holiday Stroll, December 6, 2024
34th Annual Hayes Valley Holiday Stroll, December 6, 2024. In partnership with the Hayes Valley Merchants Council and the Hayes Valley Neighborhood Association, featuring live performances by the San Francisco Rock Project.
Analysis: Voters in Hayes Valley Overwhelming Favor Sustainable Mobility
Hayes Promenade voters approved Prop K by a whopping 81%!
Call-to-action: Final hurdle for Hayes Promenade permit renewal
Our final hurdle for permit renewal is this Tuesday. (Nov 19 update: SFMTA Board passed unanimously, with an expansion to include Saturday mornings! Thanks to everyone who supported!)
Community Feedback Table, November 16, 2024
On Saturday, November 16th, Hayes Promenade set up a table to gather feedback from community members on what they’d like to see on the street. People had the option to fill out madlibs and/or draw pictures. Adults mostly opted for madlibs while kids enjoyed the drawings.
Pet Parade & Trick-or-Treat Trail, October 26, 2024
Pet Parade & Trick-or-Treat trail, October 26, 2024. In partnership with Hayes Valley Art Works, Hayes Valley Neighborhood Association, Hayes Valley Merchants Council, PROXY, and Into The Streets. Featuring live music from DrClock.
Saturdays In The City, October 19, 2024
Saturdays In The City on October 19, 2024. With DJ Ron spinning, juggling and kid’s entertainment, and live music and kid’s music workshop with Aguacero (Puerto Rican Bomba Music and dance). Produced by Into The Streets, with support from the Community Ambassadors Program.
Call-to-action: Support Hayes Promenade Permit Renewal
Our Hayes Street Shared Spaces permit is up for renewal this Thursday. (Oct 10 update: Both agenda items passed. Thanks for your support!)
Market & Octavia Community Advisory Committee Passes Resolution Urging the SFMTA to Pedestrianize Hayes Promenade
On September 16th, the Market & Octavia Community Advisory Committee unanimously passed a resolution urging the SFMTA to Pedestrianize Hayes Promenade.
Saturdays In The City, September 14, 2024
Saturdays In The City on September 14, 2024. Featuring Istanbul Connection and DJ El Chino. Produced by Into The Streets, with support by SF Community Ambassadors.