Castro Street Elevator

Project Vision

San Francisco, CA

The Castro Station Elevator Accessibility Improvements Project was developed to improve accessibility, safety, and mobility for transit riders while creating a more welcoming and inclusive public space. The project includes construction of a new four-stop elevator connecting Market Street, Harvey Milk Plaza, the station concourse, and the underground rail platform, providing enhanced access for people of all abilities. Additional station, plaza, and streetscape improvements will modernize aging infrastructure, improve circulation throughout the station, strengthen connections between transit and the surrounding neighborhood, and create a safer and more accessible experience for residents, visitors, and daily commuters.

JBR Partners, Inc. provided partnering and stakeholder engagement support to facilitate collaboration among project owners, contractors, consultants, and community stakeholders. Through structured partnering sessions, issue resolution discussions, and ongoing communication, the team helped strengthen relationships, improve coordination, and support successful project delivery. By fostering open communication and alignment among stakeholders, the partnering process helped address challenges proactively and maintain focus on shared project goals throughout design and construction.

Project Notes

Location: Castro Station / Harvey Milk Plaza, San Francisco, CA

Lead Agency: San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA)

Cost Estimate: $15–30 Million

Predicted Completion: 2026

Construction of a new four-stop elevator connecting Market Street, Harvey Milk Plaza, the station concourse, and the underground Muni Metro platform.

Repaving and leveling of plaza pathways to improve accessibility and circulation.

Widening of the Market Street sidewalk to enhance pedestrian access and safety.