SMILE, we're ready for our close ups! None of us likes to get a parking ticket, and we sometimes wrongly take out our frustrations on the PCOs who are simply doing their job to keep San Francisco moving. Keep your favorite reason in mind next time you see a PCO on the street. Instead of getting angry with them, you might even consider appreciating them for dedicating themselves to this tough job rain or shine.
They keep the intersections in the Financial District clear β and pedestrians safe β when commuters are desperately trying to get to the Bay Bridge at the end of the workday.
They direct traffic during major sports events, including the Warriors and Giants games, so fans can get to the game on time. They also direct traffic during major events like the Pride parade.
On those days, they sometimes work hour shifts to make sure the show goes on. They respond in moments of crisis β like during the pandemic when they helped direct traffic in and out of COVID testing and vaccination centers. They support citywide efforts like the Healthy Streets Operation Center so city workers involved in addressing homelessness and unhealthy street behavior can do their jobs safely. They stop people from double parking in the middle of the street, especially on retail corridors, which slows down Muni, creates traffic and can endanger pedestrians and people who bike, scoot, use a wheelchair or skateboard.
There are many other things PCOs do to keep San Franciscans and city visitors safe and able to move around the city. More: 5 in last 48 hours. Share this: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn. Andrea Buffa. Pamela Johnson. Tuesday, April 11, Top 10 reasons to love San Francisco Parking Control Officers: They keep the intersections in the Financial District clear β and pedestrians safe β when commuters are desperately trying to get to the Bay Bridge at the end of the workday.
