The sfmta along with the department of public works will use $500000 FY2024 community project funding to redesign and enhance the harvey milk plaza to improve access security and safety throughout the…

The Federal Transit Administration awarded the City & County of San Francisco's Municipal Transportation Agency $625,000 on March 4, 2026, under the Community Project Funding Congressionally Directed Spending program (CFDA 20.534) to redesign and enhance Harvey Milk Plaza.

SFMTA will execute a comprehensive site redesign incorporating new grades, accessibility finishes, and lighting with improved wayfinding features. The project includes design for enhanced accessibility and circulation, new lighting to improve safety and nighttime visibility, and enhanced memorial elements. The reconfigured plaza will serve as both a functional transit hub and a place of remembrance honoring Harvey Milk's legacy, benefiting MUNI riders, Castro station visitors, and the LGBTQ+ community.

Period of performance runs through June 30, 2027, with place of performance in California. SFMTA will coordinate directly with the Department of Public Works under a memorandum of understanding to carry out design activities; no subrecipients outside city agencies are involved.

Activities

Comprehensive design of the site; new design for the grades accessibility finish materials and lighting with improved wayfinding features; design for accessibility and circulation; design new lighting to improve safety and nighttime visibility; design enhanced memorial elements.

Expected outcomes

A reconfigured harvey milk plaza with enhanced safety and accessibility for all users. A vibrant and inclusive civic space that serves as both a functional transit hub and a place of remembrance and civic pride.

Intended beneficiaries

The muni riders of SAN francisco and visitors who will benefit from a safer more accessible entry to the castro muni station; lgbtq+ community and broader SAN francisco public who will gain a renewed landmark.

Subrecipient activities

There are no subrecipients outside of the SAN francisco city agencies. Sfmta will coordinate directly with the department of public works under a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to carry out design activities.