SFCTA will host an in-person Town Hall event, preliminarily scheduled for June 11, 2025 at San Francisco City College from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. SFCTA staff will give a short presentation, answer questions, and take any comments from community members attending the event. Learn more.
From May 19 through June 13, SFCTA will be conducting presentations for organizations near the project area to provide an overview of the project and collect community feedback on the ramp design, bike and pedestrian improvements, construction and implementation, and connectivity needs and priorities for the area. Learn more.
Introduction
The Balboa Park transit hub is one of the busiest in San Francisco. Access to BART and Muni at Balboa Park Station can be complicated with people walking and biking, traffic from six freeway ramps near the station, and intersecting BART and Muni lines.
In April 2014, the Transportation Authority released the Balboa Park Circulation Study, with ideas to reduce conflicts between different types of travel in the station area, make walking and biking safer, and keep traffic flowing smoothly.
The study recommended changing the southbound I-280 Ocean Avenue off-ramp from a free-flow right turn to a “T” intersection with a traffic signal on Ocean Ave. This will reduce conflicts between vehicles, bikes, and pedestrians.
The Transportation Authority has collaborated with Caltrans to complete preliminary engineering and environmental approvals for the Project Study Report/Project Report (PSR/PR). The project also received federal (NEPA) and state (CEQA) environmental approvals. Currently, the project is in the design phase, with the Transportation Authority working alongside the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, Public Works, Public Utilities Commission, and City College of San Francisco.
Goals
- Reduce merging conflicts between vehicles and pedestrians, bikes, and transit lines at I-280 freeway ramps without significantly impacting traffic flow.
- Create safe, accessible, and convenient routes for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users.
- Provide a protected bike lane for westbound Ocean Ave.
- Develop affordable solutions that align with community goals while mitigating construction disruptions.
Project Timeline
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2024Design Coordination
Prepared project plans with Caltrans and city department feedback.
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2025Community Outreach
Conducting community outreach and presentations.
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2026Design Completion
Secure construction permits and funding.
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2027Project Construction
Project/Study Partners
- Caltrans
- San Francisco Public Works (SFPW)
- San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA)
- San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC)
- San Francisco City College
Cost and Funding
The design phase for the I-280 Southbound Ocean Ave Project was funded by $2.1 million in Prop K transportation sales tax dollars, Senate Bill 1 Local Partnership Program.
Estimated Cost for Implementation: $12.6 million
Resources
Community Outreach Presentation, May 2025 (PDF)
Final Report: Balboa Park Station Area Circulation Study, 2014 (PDF)
Contact
Current Phase Overview
The I-280 Ocean Avenue Off-Ramp Project will enhance safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers by:
- Changing the current freeway off-ramp from a free-flow right turn onto Ocean Avenue into a T-intersection with a traffic signal.
- The new off-ramp will have two lanes to accommodate cars at red signal, retaining walls, curb ramps, and high-visibility crosswalks.
- Providing a protected bike lane for westbound Ocean Ave.
- Widening the sidewalk allowing for a future mixed-use path along Ocean Ave.
Summer 2025 Outreach Events
Presentations to Community Groups
From May 19 through June 13, SFCTA will be conducting presentations for organizations near the project area to provide an overview of the project and collect community feedback on the ramp design, bike and pedestrian improvements, construction and implementation, and connectivity needs and priorities for the area.
Request a 15-minute presentation for your community group: OceanAve@thecivicedge.com
In-Person Town Hall
SFCTA will host an in-person Town Hall event, preliminarily scheduled for June 11, 2025 at San Francisco City College from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. SFCTA staff will give a short presentation, answer questions, and take any comments from community members attending the event.
Date: Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Time: 6 to 7 p.m.
Location: San Francisco City College, Ocean Campus, Room 140 Harry Britt Building, 1st floor, located at 55 Frida Kahlo Way
Cantonese, Spanish, or Filipino interpretation will be provided if a request is made at least 72 hours before the meeting by emailing aliza.paz@sfcta.org or calling (415) 593-1655.
如果需要廣東話翻譯服務,請在會議前 至少 72 小時告知我們。aliza.paz@sfcta.org; (415) 593-1655.
Se proporcionará interpretación en español si se realiza una solicitud al menos 72 horas antes de la reunión. aliza.paz@sfcta.org; (415) 593-1655.
Ang interpretasyong Filipino ay ibibigay kung ang isang kahilingan ay ginawa ng hindi bababa sa 72 oras bago ang pulong sa pamamagitan ng pag-email sa aliza.paz@sfcta.org o pagtawag sa (415) 593-1655.
Community Outreach Presentation, May 2025 (PDF)
Share Your Feedback
Have any questions or concerns about the I-280 Ocean Avenue Off-Ramp Project and can’t join any outreach events? Email the project team at aliza.paz@sfcta.org
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