Many RV residents in San Francisco deal with daily anxieties, including the fear of their vehicles being towed and crashing dangers. The closure of the last protected parking site for RVs leaves them without secure options, forcing them to move continuously. The cityâs homelessness department cites costly issues and ongoing difficulties in maintaining parking facilities, while a new strategy for addressing vehicle-based homelessness does not include the establishment of safe sleeping sites, leaving many vulnerable RV dwellers in unsustainable living situations.
"I thought it was going to hit me," said Martinez, his voice shaking. For many RV residents, fears of being struck by another vehicle are just one of the many daily anxieties."
The last safe parking site in San Francisco, located near Candlestick Park, closed down last month, so there is currently no city-provided spot for RV dwellers to park.
The homelessness department cited costly infrastructure issues and difficulty renewing the lease. Those who lived at the site reported electricity outages, pest infestations, diesel fuel leaks, and strict limitations.
Now, the department says it has a new 'multi-pronged strategy' to address vehicle-based homelessness. But opening a safe sleeping site will not be part of that strategy.
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