Central Subway Extension Takes Center Stage as Supervisors Clear Routine Land Use Slate

A packed hearing on extending San Francisco's newest rail line to North Beach and Fisherman's Wharf dominated a Land Use and Transportation Committee meeting that otherwise moved briskly through planning code fixes, driveway parking rules, and neighborhood activation measures.

• Central Subway extension draws broad public support as SFMTA reports the T Line is now the system's second-highest ridership rail line.

• Driveway parking legalized for up to two vehicles in existing residential driveways, easing enforcement inconsistencies tied to ADU conversions.

• Tenderloin gets first commemorative street name as Stephen Tennis Way honors decades of community service.

• Maiden Lane activation hours set to 8 pm to support Union Square programming while respecting neighborhood operations.

• Theater alcohol ordinance continued to Feb. 9 as supervisors refine citywide provisions beyond the Clay Theater.

• SFO navigation easements approved for two projects under Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan requirements.

The committee devoted nearly two hours to examining the Central Subway's performance since its 2022 opening and the long road toward extending the line to North Beach and Fisherman's Wharf—a project that could take decades and cost billions.