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After 2 years of construction, Polk Streetscape Project nears completion
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After 2 years of construction, Polk Streetscape Project nears completion

Carrie Sisto
Dec 26, 2018

New improvements will pave the way for more community engagement, according to neighborhood groups.

City Advances Plans To Revitalize Lower Polk's Austin Alley
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City Advances Plans To Revitalize Lower Polk's Austin Alley

Carrie Sisto
Aug 14, 2017

Public Works expects to start construction on projects to improve the neighborhood's alleys next year.

Spotted: Sewer System Surges Near Hemlock Tavern, Gushing Onto Polk Street [Video]
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Spotted: Sewer System Surges Near Hemlock Tavern, Gushing Onto Polk Street [Video]

Allie Pape
Mar 05, 2017

A sewer drain at Polk and Hemlock streets, just outside of the Hemlock Tavern, overflowed during last night's rains, causing a geyser on the street. "It don't smell good," wrote a witness.

SFMTA Videos Aim To Demystify Van Ness Avenue Construction Plans
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SFMTA Videos Aim To Demystify Van Ness Avenue Construction Plans

Richard Knee
Nov 03, 2016

The videos detail the many modifications coming to the city's traffic "backbone" over the next three years.

As Polk, Van Ness Construction Approach, SFMTA To Host Open House For Concerned Locals
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As Polk, Van Ness Construction Approach, SFMTA To Host Open House For Concerned Locals

Richard Knee
Oct 04, 2016

The improvements to Polk and Van Ness are set to break ground this fall, but not everyone is on board for the wave of construction.

Century-Old Van Ness Streetlamps To Be Removed For Rapid Bus Project [Updated]
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Century-Old Van Ness Streetlamps To Be Removed For Rapid Bus Project [Updated]

Nathan Falstreau
Sep 19, 2016

With construction on the Van Ness Bus Rapid Transit to begin this fall, the avenue's streetlamps may become a thing of the past.

Tenderloin's First Bike Lane Approved By SFMTA Board Of Directors
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Tenderloin's First Bike Lane Approved By SFMTA Board Of Directors

Brittany Hopkins
May 18, 2016

The TL will soon offer its first amenity for cyclists: a buffered eastbound bike lane on Golden Gate Avenue from Polk to Market.

Pedestrians Beware: The 7 Most Dangerous Corridors In The Heart Of SF
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Pedestrians Beware: The 7 Most Dangerous Corridors In The Heart Of SF

Brittany Hopkins
Apr 07, 2016

In honor of Walk to Work Day, here's a guide to the most dangerous intersections in the city center—and what's being done about them.

Van Ness, Polk Transit Overhauls On Schedule For 2016 Kickoff
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Van Ness, Polk Transit Overhauls On Schedule For 2016 Kickoff

Brittany Hopkins
Dec 15, 2015

Both the Van Ness Corridor Transit Improvement Project and the Polk Streetscape Project will commence in 2016, as planned.

Pedestrian-Friendly Remodel Of Fern Street, More Polk Alleys In The Works
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Pedestrian-Friendly Remodel Of Fern Street, More Polk Alleys In The Works

Bo McGee
Aug 14, 2015

Three potential designs for the alley have been presented, with work to begin early next year.

Trees Set For Removal As Van Ness Rapid Transit Project Moves Forward
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Trees Set For Removal As Van Ness Rapid Transit Project Moves Forward

Bo McGee
Aug 13, 2015

The massive transit improvement project, which will run through 2018, has awarded an initial construction contract.

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