SF Municipal Transportation Agency Pauses Towed RV Storage at Pier 68

Agency seeks new storage location after community advocates call for engagement on plan.

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) has suspended the use of Pier 68 to store towed large vehicles, including recreational vehicles (RVs). The agency plans to find an alternative storage location by March 1 after facing calls from community advocates for more transparency and engagement before using the pier for this purpose.

Why it matters

The City's efforts to remove large vehicles, including through its Large Vehicle Refuge Permit Program, have faced pushback from some community members who want more say in where these vehicles are stored. This pause reflects the agency's willingness to work collaboratively with local leaders and residents to address their concerns.

The details

SFMTA had been leasing a portion of Pier 68 from the Port of San Francisco to store towed large vehicles. However, the agency has now suspended this use of the pier following advocacy from civic groups calling for community engagement before implementing the plan. SFMTA Director of Transportation Julie Kirschbaum said the agency will communicate with nearby communities to find a more appropriate storage location.

  • Last month, SFMTA suspended use of Pier 68 to store towed large vehicles.
  • SFMTA hopes to find another storage location by March 1, 2026.

The players

San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA)

The agency responsible for managing transportation in San Francisco, including efforts to address large vehicles parked on city streets.

Shamann Walton

District 10 Supervisor who advocated for community engagement before SFMTA's use of Pier 68.

J.R. Eppler

Candidate running for the District 10 Supervisor seat.

Michael Berkowitz

President of the Dogpatch Neighborhood Association.

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What they’re saying

“I appreciate SFMTA's willingness to pause the use of Pier 68 and to work collaboratively to find a more appropriate location outside of District 10. Our communities deserve transparency and meaningful engagement, especially when decisions impact neighborhood resources.”

— Shamann Walton, District 10 Supervisor

“I appreciate Supervisor Walton's advocacy for the District...hope that, regardless of where the RVs are ultimately stored, the SFMTA takes the opportunity to work with neighboring communities to ensure that concerns are addressed.”

— J.R. Eppler, Candidate for District 10 Supervisor

“We welcome this pause as a crucial acknowledgment that community voices must be heard before policies are implemented. We look forward to a renewed partnership with the City, grounded in transparency and genuine collaboration.”

— Michael Berkowitz, Dogpatch Neighborhood Association President

What’s next

SFMTA plans to communicate with nearby communities to find a new storage location for towed large vehicles by March 1, 2026.

The takeaway

This pause by SFMTA reflects the agency's willingness to work more collaboratively with local leaders and residents to address their concerns about the storage of towed large vehicles in their neighborhoods, underscoring the importance of transparency and community engagement in transportation policy decisions.