How to Build Safer Streets: Lessons from San Francisco's 17th and Sanchez Streets
How to Build Safer Streets brings together community members, city planners, and transportation advocates to explore two distinct approaches to creating safer streets for cyclists and pedestrians. Through case studies of 17th Street’s protected bike lane (a quick-build project in Potrero Hill) and Sanchez Street’s Slow Street (a community-centered traffic calming initiative in Noe Valley), attendees will learn practical strategies for advocating for infrastructure improvements, navigating city approval processes, and addressing community concerns. It’s designed for anyone interested in building safer, people-centered streets.
Panel
Robin Pam, San Francisco Director, Streets for All (moderator)
Claire Amable, Director of Advocacy, San Francisco Bicycle Coalition
Brooke Ray Demko, community advocate, Sanchez Street
Kate Blumberg, community advocate, 17th Street
Matt Lasky, Bike Program Manager, SFMTA
Program
5:00 p.m. — Doors open
5:30 p.m. — Presentations and panel discussion
6:15 p.m. — Q&A