Issues for all modes of transportation on Alemany Boulevard and Brotherhood Way have been a concern for neighborhood residents and city officials alike.

Stella Wong, a frequent driver of both streets, stated, “There’s a good amount of traffic along Alemany, and a large amount under the bridge on Brotherhood Way.”

At the latest meeting conducted regarding this issue, three proposals were introduced by the San Francisco County Transportation Authority (SFCTA). As stated on the SFCTA website, “The Brotherhood Way Safety and Circulation Plan will develop near- and long-term alternatives to improve safety, circulation, and connectivity for people driving, walking, and rolling through the Brotherhood Way and Alemany Boulevard.”

Proposal A builds a pedestrian bridge over Brotherhood Way and St. Charles Avenue and raises an intersection at Alemany and St. Charles Avenue. This proposal improves traffic, but does not address walking and cycling safety along Brotherhood Way.

Proposal B adds a roundabout at Alemany Boulevard and St. Charles Avenue while condensing intersections at Brotherhood Way and Alemany. This proposal improves safety for walking and biking and reduces vehicle traffic, but increases drivers’ travel time. The aforementioned proposals would cost $25-30 million and would take four to five years to complete.

Unlike Proposals A and B, Proposal C drastically changes the landscape of the neighborhood by resurfacing Stanley Creek, which is currently buried by cement roads and modern infrastructure. It also turns Alemany into a neighborhood street and relocates Brotherhood Way southwards to increase open space.

This proposal improves pedestrian and cyclist safety while providing open space for nature and resurfacing Stanley Creek, bringing one forgotten part of nature back into the daylight.

The major downside of Proposal C would be an increase in travel time for drivers during peak traffic hours. It would also cost more than Proposals A and B, sitting at $40-70 million while taking five to eight years to complete.

These proposals garnered mixed reactions from many in the community.

Neighborhood resident Emily Daniels ’27 remarked, “I think that proposal C would be the best option for Brotherhood Way. Although it would take more time and money to complete the task, it seems like the most beneficial opinion.”

Amanda Zhao, a frequenter of Brotherhood Way, stated, “I like Proposal B the best. I bike often so improving cycling safety would be great.”

No matter which proposal the city decides to implement, officials hope it ensures Brotherhood Way’s streets transform into a safer place for drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians alike. address walking and cycling safety along Brotherhood Way.