We are sending this email to provide a quick update on the actions being taken to improve pedestrian safety along 19th Avenue and Park Presidio Boulevard. The San Francisco County Transportation Authority  (SFCTA) and its partner agencies have been studying pedestrian needs and potential solutions for 19th Avenue and Park Presidio Boulevard. As a result of this ongoing work, including input from two recent Community Workshops, the agencies have put together a package of near-term actions to address the need for increased pedestrian safety along the corridor, as follows.   * Based on discussions with the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA), the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) has agreed to: +station officers along 19th Avenue and Park Presidio Boulevard for targeted enforcement of red light running, speeding, and pedestrian right-of-way violations. + set up a portable speed radar trailer along 19th Avenue. The trailer tracks and displays speeds of passing autos to encourage lower speeds and more caution. * SFMTA will conduct pedestrian safety outreach and education in the Sunset neighborhood. We will notify the group when dates and locations have been determined. * The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is proceeding with its signal upgrade project, which is slated to begin in early 2008 and includes installation of pedestrian countdown signals. * As discussed at the workshops, the agencies are exploring other engineering treatments at specific intersections to further increase safety.