This resolution allows the temporary closure of the public sidewalk on both sides of Howard Street between 3rd and 4th Streets from September 14 to September 19, 2025, for the Workday Rising 2025 event, pending a permit from the Interdepartmental Staff Committee on Traffic and Transportation. The closure is intended to facilitate the event and ensure safety for participants.
Resolution authorizing the temporary closure of the public sidewalk on both sides of Howard Street between 3rd Street and 4th Street, from September 14 through September 19, 2025, subject to the Interdepartmental Staff Committee on Traffic and Transportation issuing a permit for this year’s event for Workday Rising 2025.
How it got here
The legislation originated from the need to facilitate the Workday Rising 2025 event by temporarily closing sidewalks on Howard Street.
The Transportation Code requires that any temporary use of public streets for events must be permitted by ISCOTT, ensuring that public access is not unnecessarily obstructed.
Workday Rising is an annual event that has signed agreements to be held at the Moscone Center, expected to attract over 15,000 visitors.
The Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution No. 341-25, sponsored by Supervisor Matt Dorsey, authorizing the temporary closure of sidewalks on Howard Street for the Workday Rising event.
The Mayor approved the resolution, finalizing the authorization for the temporary sidewalk closure.
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