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Paving Plus Project

We're making it easier and safer to get around the Presidio.

Improving Access & Safety with the "Paving Plus" Project

Two people bicycling in a bike lane near Presidio Visitor Center

(updated March 2025)

We’re making it easier and safer to get around the Presidio on foot, bike, wheels, and public transit through the Pave Plus project. From late summer 2024 through summer 2025, we’re:

  • Repaving roads and public parking areas
  • Adding bikeways and restriping and adding safety features for bicyclists
  • Improving crosswalks and striping
  • Rebuilding sidewalks and curb ramps to improve access for all, including people using wheelchairs and strollers
  • Replacing guardrails
  • Improving some bus and shuttle stops
  • Improving signage

The goal is to create a great experience for everyone who is strolling and rolling, and to help us all share the roads more easily. This work is made possible thanks to a grant from the Federal Highway Administration. It’s part of Presidio Forward, through which we’re completing long planned and urgently needed improvements to the park’s infrastructure, open spaces, and historic buildings.

By the Numbers
  • 1 mile of new bikeways added
  • 3 bus stops improved
  • 4 miles of roads paved
  • 9 parking lots paved
  • 45 sidewalk curb ramps added
  • 55% of guardrails upgraded
  • 1,000 feet of sidewalk added/improved

When & Where We're Working

Map indicating places where road, bikeway, and sidewalk improvements will be made in 2024-2025.

Roadway and Bicycle Improvements

  1. Bowley Street
  2. Battery Caulfield Road
  3. Wedemeyer Street
  4. Washington Boulevard
  5. West Pacific Avenue
  6. Fisher Loop

Parking Area Improvements

  1. Buildings 1750 & 1752
  2. Log Cabin
  3. Presidio Golf Course Clubhouse
  4. Inspiration Point
  5. Inn at the Presidio
  6. Buildings 385, 386, 387
  7. Golden Gate Club
  8. Building 220

 

SCHEDULE: What to Expect Next

West Pacific Avenue (see #5 on map; between Arguello and Presidio) 

Timing: Mid-February through Late March

From mid-February through the end of March, we will be making improvements on West Pacific Avenue near Presidio Wall Playground to formally make this area one of the Presidio Shared Streets. Our goal is to make it safer and easier for people who are walking and biking. We are also improving water drainage and upgrading parking.

The project includes:

  • Installation of pervious parking along the south side of the street that allows water to drain
  • Creating a vehicle turn around
  • Repaving and striping the roadway
  • Adding a vehicle closure at the intersection of Presidio Avenue

Work will involve a temporary reduction of parking spaces and intermittent road closures from mid-February through mid-March.

Washington Boulevard (see #4 on map) 

Timing: Late March through Early April 

From March 27 through April 9, we’re making improvements to Washington Boulevard, one of the Presidio Shared Streets.  

We’re repaving the roadway and enhancing Shared Streets traffic calming features to create a smoother and more comfortable experience for all—whether you’re walking, biking, or driving.  

What can I expect during construction?  

  • Work will take place on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
  • One traffic lane will remain open most of the time. For limited periods, both lanes will be closed for up to 20 minutes.  
  • Roads will be rough during construction. Avoid the area when possible, considering  alternative routes instead (see map below.) 
  • No parking will be allowed on Washington Boulevard; access in or out of parking areas may be intermittently delayed up to 20 minutes.  
  • Work is weather-dependent, so timing may shift. 
  • Expect a reduced speed limit of 10MPH during work hours.  

What’s coming next? 

  • Smoother pavement for a better walking and riding experience. 
  • Adjusted Shared Streets traffic calming to ease traffic congestion.
  • Improved curb ramps for those strolling and rolling.
  • Washington Boulevard will remain accessible to vehicles, with a continued speed limit of 15 MPH.
  • A more accessible, connected park for all.  

This work is part of Presidio Forward, through which we’re making long planned improvements to the park’s infrastructure, open spaces, and historic buildings. The result will be an even more beautiful and welcoming Presidio that’s resilient for generations to come.    

Map indicating places where road, bikeway, and sidewalk improvements will be made in 2025

Log Cabin (see #8 on map) 

Timing: Early January through late January
We will upgrade utilities, improve the ADA parking spaces, sidewalks, and accessible ramp. We will return at a later date to pave the entire lot.

Golden Gate Club/Fisher Loop (see #13 and #6 on map) 

Timing: Mid-January to Mid-February
We will upgrade storm drains, improve the ADA parking spaces, sidewalks and accessible ramp. We will return at a later date to pave the entire lot.

Near Building 220 (see #14 on map) 

Timing: Through February
We will improve the ADA parking spaces in the parking lot behind Building 220 and improve the accessible curb ramps. We will also install an inlet in the parking lot area by Building 220 for improved drainage. We will return at a later date for repaving and restriping.

Inspiration Point (see #10 on map) 

Timing: Through February
We will improve the ADA parking spaces and add a new accessible ramp to the overlook plaza. This also includes storm drain improvements. We will return at a later date for repaving and restriping.

Presidio Golf Course (see #9 on map) 

Timing: Through early January
We will be making sidewalk repairs. We will return at a later date to pave the entire lot.

Buildings 1750 & 1752 (see #7 on map) 

Timing: Through Late January
We will replace a water main and install pedestrian improvements throughout the area.

Buildings 385-387 (see #12 on map)

Timing: Early February through Early March
We will upgrade storm drains to prevent seasonal flooding and improve the ADA parking spaces, sidewalks, and accessible ramp. We will return at a later date to pave the entire lot.