SFMTA Board of Directors Meeting: Bulb-Outs and Rain Gardens on Holloway

Agenda

Item of Note:

  • (10.2) on Consent Calendar: Establishing bulb-outs and rain gardens at six intersections along Holloway Avenue, between Ashton and Brighton Avenues

Comments to the SFMTA Board of Directors can be submitted to MTABoard@sfmta.com.

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