SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — San Francisco transit officials are designating geofenced boundaries to limit autonomous taxi activity in and around Fleet Week this weekend. The San Francisco Municipal Transit Agency has posted detailed guidance around the areas where Waymos won’t be permitted to operate.
The designated boundaries are to “help avoid traffic congestion and maintain pedestrian safety near the waterfront,” SFMTA said. Transit officials’ limiting of autonomous activity around Fleet Week comes in the wake of a number of high-profile traffic meltdowns involving Waymos and big public events in the city, most notably, the July 4th fireworks at the Golden Gate Bridge.
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Geofencing for active pick-ups and drop-offs will be in effect Friday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the following areas:
Northern boundariesWestern boundary
Lyon between Marina and Lombard
Southern boundaries
Lombard between Lyon and Leavenworth
North Point between Leavenworth and the Embarcadero
Eastern boundary
The Embarcadero between Bay and Fisherman’s Wharf
Additional geofence zones
Van Ness between Lombard and Broadway
Bay between Leavenworth and the Embarcadero
The Embarcadero between Bay and Broadway
Waymos will not be allowed to operate anywhere within the Presidio during Fleet Week weekend.
Map: SFMTA
Traditional human-driven rideshare services like Lyft and Uber will be allowed to operate as normal.
Despite Waymos wreaking havoc on traffic during the 4th of July, subsequent major events in SF, like Outside Lands and Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, have been relatively free of trouble related to the autonomous vehicles.
City officials are strongly urging Fleet Week attendees to use public transit. BART, SF Bay Ferry and Muni will all be providing extra service this weekend.
Stick with KRON4 this week for the latest coverage on the Air Show, Blue Angels, Parade of Ships and everything else happening during Fleet Week.
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