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.
Some bits to help inspire public comment…
Highlights from this year
76 activations across 45 days
Over 2600 signatures supporting permanent pedestrianization, 1,532 from SF, 456 from zip code 94102
Economic Benefit
Comparing 2019 to 2023, the 3 blocks surrounding the Shared Space outperformed both D5 and SF: https://hayespromenade.org/blog/san-francisco-sales-tax-2019-2023
Voter support
Voters in the precinct surrounding the Shared Space overwhelmingly support sustainable mobility. 81% voted in favor of Prop K (Sunset Dunes Park): https://hayespromenade.org/blog/analysis-voters-in-hayes-valley-overwhelming-favor-sustainable-mobility
Neighborhood transportation analysis
Over 51% of households in the census tract around Hayes Promenade do not own a car: https://hayespromenade.org/blog/more-than-half-of-households-surrounding-hayes-promenade-do-not-own-a-car
SFMTA Board meeting details
On November 18th, the SFMTA Board will decide whether Hayes Promenade should continue. The future of Hayes Promenade depends on strong community support at this upcoming hearing. Click here to send an email letter of support.
If you’re up for it, it’s far more powerful to provide comment in-person, Tuesday, November 18th, 1pm, City Hall, Room 400: https://www.sfmta.com/calendar/board-directors-meeting-november-18-2025.
Join us in letting the SFMTA know that Hayes Street belongs to everyone. Together, we can ensure this community space continues to thrive for years to come.
Streets are for people!
Email template
To: MTABoard@sfmta.com
CC: comment@hayespromenade.org
Subject: Public Comment - Hayes Street Shared Space support
To SFMTA Board,
[Say what you love about Hayes Promenade and why you want it made permanent!]
I’m writing to express my support for renewing the Hayes Street Shared Space permit.
For over five years, Hayes Promenade has been a cherished community space in the heart of Hayes Valley. Children play safely, neighbors and visitors gather, dance, and shop, artists and musicians perform. It's been a model for what city streets can be: safe, vibrant, and people-centered. It supports local businesses by bringing steady foot traffic and outdoor dining. It strengthens community bonds through cultural programming and neighborhood collaboration. And it reimagines urban space as something that belongs to everyone.
Please approve the renewal of the permit and allow Hayes Promenade to continue being a joyful town square for neighbors, visitors, shoppers, artists, and musicians, of all ages and backgrounds.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
