LAI Golden Gate Tour - Central Subway

Friday, August 26, from 10:00 AM - 12:00 NOON

More than a decade in the making, the Central Subway Project is set to open late this year! LAI members have the unique opportunity to tour two of the four new stations before they open to the public: Union Square/Market Street and Chinatown/Rose Pak stations.

The Central Subway Project will improve public transportation in San Francisco by extending the Muni Metro T Third Line through SoMa, Union Square and Chinatown. By providing a direct, rapid transit link between downtown and the existing T Third Line route on 3rd Street, the Central Subway will vastly improve transportation to and from some of the city's busiest, most densely populated areas. When the Central Subway opens, T Third Line trains will travel mostly underground from the 4th Street Caltrain Station to Chinatown, bypassing heavy traffic on congested 4th and Stockton streets.

Tour meets at 530 Bush Street, San Francisco.

Tour schedule:

• 10 am: meet at 530 Bush St. lobby level
• 10-10:30 am: Safety briefing and pick up PPE and respirators
• 10:30 am: walk to Chinatown station
• 10:45 am: tour Chinatown station
• 11:30 am: walk to Union Square station
• 11:45 am: tour Union Square station
• 12:30 pm: walk back to 530 Bush St to return PPEs and respirators

Release of Liability and proper attire are required. Please read Central Subway Tour Guidelines below.

Central Subway Tour Guidelines

The Central Subway Project holds the safety and health of all persons on our jobsite as our highest core value. The project is an active construction site, all our jobsite guests and visitors must abide by the following safety rules.

a. Release of Liability

A “Release From Liability” (Release) must be signed by each tour participant in order to enter the construction site. This is a release from legal responsibility for injuries arising during the Underground Tour. The signed Release must be returned to a project staff before tour can begin. If you do not sign the Release, then your entry to the underground tour will be denied. (The chapter will provide a copy of this form to all registrants)

b. Safety Training

Before the tour, guests are required to attend a safety training presentation. Please pay close attention to any special instruction regarding the Emergency Action Plan provided to you by the instructor. Tour participants must follow all instructions given.

c. Proper Attire

The following protective gear must be worn at all times in the construction area. Failure to arrive in the proper attire will disqualify you from the guided tour. Upon your arrival, you should be wearing:

• Construction boots or hiking boots. Improper footwear means you WILL NOT be permitted to go on the tour!
• Long Pants

The following protective gear will be provided for you on-site and must be worn at all times during the tour:

• Hard hats
• Safety glasses
• High visibility safety vests
• W-65 Self Rescuer

d. Improper Attire

Tour participants are prohibited from wearing any of the following items:

• Open toe shoes
• Sandals
• Flats
• High heels
• Penny loafers
• Gym shoes/sneakers
• Short pants
• Sleeveless tops
• Leather sole shoes
• Dresses