Transportation to Turning Wheel Talks 2009
November 14, 2009, 9:45am-5pm
San Francisco, First Unitarian Universalist Church, 1187 Franklin Street
By Bike
The church is located at 1187 Franklin Street, main entrance on Franklin. There is an interior courtyard where bikes can be locked.
By Public Transit (Directions courtesy UU Church)
BART – exit Montgomery Station at the Kearny Street exit, catch the 38 Geary bus on Kearny/Market intersection and get off the bus at Van Ness (if 38 Limited to Express), or Franklin if it is a 38 local; OR BART to the Civic Center Station, walk west 3 blocks past City Hall, to Van Ness and catch a #47 Muni northbound on Van Ness to Geary. The 47 Van Ness and 38 Geary buses stop 1 block from First Unitarian
Driving & Parking
On-street parking is limited in the area; budget 10-15 minutes to find a spot and walk to the event. Saturdays is metered parking in San Francisco, and most spots directly adjacent to the conference facility are only one-hour spots, unfortunately. We highly recommend carpooling with other attendees. Below are driving directions & garage info.
Carpool
Visit our Facebook page to arrange a carpool with Twheet attendees from your area!
Driving Directions (Directions courtesy UU Church)
From the North Bay/Marin County: Cross the Golden Gate Bridge and follow the signs to Lombard Street. When you reach Lombard, move into the right lane and drive east about 1.5 miles to Gough Street (two blocks before Van Ness). At Gough, turn right and drive south 9 blocks to the top of the hill (Washington St.). Continue on Gough as it becomes a one-way street and then move into the left lane. At Geary Blvd, cross the mid-point and immediately turn left onto Starr King Way. Take Starr King one block and turn left onto Franklin Street. The church is located immediately on your left, between Starr King and Geary Blvd.
From the East Bay/Bay Bridge: After crossing the bridge follow signs to 101, move into the right-hand lane and continue on your right (do not take the Ninth Street exit). Look for signs to Golden Gate Bridge/Fell Street. After about a mile, take the Octavia/Fell exit. Get into the right-hand lane, turn right onto Market Street and move into the left lanes. Go 2 blocks to Franklin Street where you’ll make a left turn. Drive 10 blocks up Franklin (north) to O’Farrell Street. When you cross O’Farrell the church will be immediately on your left.
From the Peninsula and South Bay: Take I-280 to 101 or take Highway 101. As you approach San Francisco move into the left-hand lane of the freeway and follow the Golden Gate Bridge signs. Stay in the left lane until you see the Octavia/Fell Street sign. As you exit, get into the right-hand lane, turn right onto Market Street and move into the left lanes. Go 2 blocks to Franklin Street where you’ll make a left turn. Drive 10 blocks up Franklin (north) to O’Farrell Street. When you cross O’Farrell the church will be immediately on your left.
Street Parking: Take note of the one-hour parking signs, Monday thru Friday—they extend until 6 PM on the east side of Franklin and until 7 PM on the west side. They are not always enforced on Saturdays and do not apply on Sundays.
Parking Garage near First Unitarian Church:
Sutter Place Garage, 1355 Sutter St. (open 24 hours)
Entrance on Sutter Street between Van Ness and Franklin Streets
or from Franklin Street between Post and Sutter Streets Early Bird rate $7 (in by 10 AM out by 4:30 PM); $10 for 12 hours; $15/day; $5 after 6 PM.