APEC is coming to SF in November: What You Need to Know to Get Around

San Francisco is proud to host the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC). Approximately 30,000 people from over 20 countries are expected to attend this historic event, but traffic and public transit will be impacted throughout the City, including Dolores Heights.

While most APEC activities will take place in the South of Market and Nob Hill neighborhoods, APEC will impact travel throughout San Francisco, including Dolores Heights. The bulk of the travel and transit impacts will take place from November 14-19.

Due to high security, areas around events and activities will be closed to vehicles and pedestrians, except for event attendees or people who live or work within the security boundaries.

Streets and freeway ramps around SoMa and Nob Hill will be closed November 14 -19. These closures will result in significant traffic impacts.

The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) is working hard to make sure that you can get where you need to go during APEC. But please expect congestion downtown, traffic delays, transit reroutes, delays and crowding on Muni during APEC and any additional conference-related events or activities.

Additional events may arise with little notice and may impact Muni routes, traffic and pedestrian access.

Predictions and third-party navigation apps may not display information properly during this period.

*We advise anyone traveling through San Francisco to allow ample time for travel and be prepared for possible delays.*

Visit the SFMTA website for up to date information.