PW – Better Market Street

With Phase 1, focused on the stretch between Fifth and Eighth Streets complete, future phases of the Better Market Street project will continue efforts to redesign Market Street as a more pedestrian, bicycle, and transit-oriented street. The full project will extend from Steuart Street in the Financial District through Octavia Boulevard.

PW – Fourth Street
Bridge Improvements

Based on a 2024 engineering assessment, proposed work on the Fourth Street Bridge connecting the South of Market and Mission Bay may necessitate alterations and repairs to the southern approach, modifications to structural steel bridge members, realignment of light-rail tracks, and adjustment of the counterweights.

PW – Hallidie Plaza

This project entails major elevator and structural renovation in conjunction with attendants for operations to improve accessibility for people with disabilities and to reduce further misuse and vandalism. Barring a major redesign of the rest of the plaza, installation of a new ADA ramp to access the plaza levels also will be required.

SFPUC – Strategic
Distribution Investment

A key priority in Power’s Business Plan is the build out of SFPUC-owned distribution systems to reduce costs and ensure customer stability. SFPUC’s first such effort was the Bay Corridor Transmission and Distribution (BCTD) project which was completed in 2024. However, significantly more investment is needed to meet anticipated demand over the next 10-15 years. In fact, Hetchy Power load growth is anticipated to more than double over this period. City departments are projecting substantial growth (over 200 MW) from fleet electrification (SFMTA and Port), redevelopment projects (OCII and Port), and EV charging which will serve municipal, housing, and commercial loads. SFPUC has completed an initial study for strategic investments to meet this demand. Over the next year, Power will expand on this analysis to plan for further investment opportunities.

SFPUC – Treasure Island and Southeast Plants Nutrient Removal

SFPUC will be embarking on major projects at Treasure Island and the Southeast Plant to address nutrient removal requirements as defined in Regional Watershed Permit issued in July 2024.