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Professional Curb Management & Design

Comprehensive curbside management solutions

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Our Mission

Optimizing your curb space is crucial for efficient operations and accessibility of your building. We specialize in designing effective curb layouts that accommodate passenger loading, truck deliveries, food service pickups, disabled parking, short-term parking and driveway red zones.

We work with a wide range of customers, including large commercial and residential buildings, childcare and educational facilities, restaurants, commercial kitchens, hardware stores, hospitals, veterinary clinics, and college campuses. We can help you determine the most suitable zone type, identify potential challenges, and ensure compliance with the local qualification criteria and federal accessibility requirements.

Let us help you create a functional and user-friendly curbside experience.

Our Focus

Curb is an urban asset

The curb, where the road meets the sidewalk, is a valuable urban asset. It serves many purposes, from passenger and commercial loading to parking and specialized needs. Balancing these competing demands requires careful planning and design.

Our team offers comprehensive curbside management solutions to help you:

  • Maximize curbside efficiency: Design optimal configurations to accommodate various needs.

  • Ensure accessibility: Adhere to ADA standards for inclusive curbside design.

  • Navigate the regulatory process: Draft clear legislation and guide you through approvals.

Engage the community: Facilitate dialogue and address concerns.

By leveraging our knowledge and experience, we help clients optimize curbside utilization and create more efficient, equitable, and inclusive urban environments.

Navigating bureaucracy

Navigating the complex bureaucracy of city agencies can be a daunting task. Whether you're embarking on a large-scale project involving multiple loading zones or simply have a quick question, our team is here to simplify the process and provide expert guidance.

We specialize in designing passenger loading spaces for a wide range of facilities, including large commercial and residential buildings, childcare and educational facilities, restaurants, commercial kitchens, businesses, hospitals, veterinary clinics, and college campuses. We can help you determine the most suitable zone type, identify potential challenges, and ensure compliance with SFMTA qualification criteria and federal accessibility requirements.

We can help you design zones for efficient commercial deliveries, food pickup and drop-off, and package delivery services (UPS, FedEx). We also assist with planning for trash removal operations.

Our team is experienced in preparing driveway and loading operations plans, as required by San Francisco Planning Code Section 155(u). We can review your specific needs and recommend the optimal location and size of small red zones near driveways to ensure easy garage access.

About Paul Kniha

Paul holds a Bachelor's Degree in Urban Studies and Planning from San Francisco State University and an Associate Degree in Real Estate from City College of San Francisco. Paul worked with the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) for over ten years.

During his tenure at the SFMTA, he managed the Color Curb Program, which had an operating budget of over $1.5 million. He has considerable experience conducting surveys, drafting legislative agendas, reviewing submissions, and conducting and moderating public hearings. Paul implemented thousands of Passenger Loading Zones, Commercial Loading Zones, Disabled Parking, and Short-term Parking spaces within the City of San Francisco.

Paul also served on the Street Design Advisory Team, where he was responsible for reviewing hundreds of new construction projects and negotiating complex curb layout designs to ensure project operating needs were met and compliant with the ADA regulations. Paul has a deep knowledge and understanding of the urban design principles outlined in the San Francisco Better Streets Plan, NACTO Urban Streets Design Guide, and the US Access Board Public Rights-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines. Paul has become a recognized leader in federal accessibility compliance for Blue and White Zones.

Expert Consulting for Curb Regulations

With over a decade of experience at the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, Paul Kniha offers expert consulting services for effective curb designs and regulations tailored to your needs.

A weathered yellow curb with peeling paint lines the edge of a gritty asphalt road. The ground is speckled with small stones and debris, suggesting a worn, urban environment.
A weathered yellow curb with peeling paint lines the edge of a gritty asphalt road. The ground is speckled with small stones and debris, suggesting a worn, urban environment.

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Expert Curb Consulting

Transforming buildings with expert regulation and design for curb appeal and functionality.

Curb Design Expertise
A close-up perspective of a concrete curb with a green lawn adjacent to it. In the background, there are blurred outlines of a fence, trees, and a couple of people walking on the sidewalk.
A close-up perspective of a concrete curb with a green lawn adjacent to it. In the background, there are blurred outlines of a fence, trees, and a couple of people walking on the sidewalk.

We prepare and review regulations to enhance building curb appeal and land use effective.

A close-up view of a damaged yellow concrete parking curb lying on a rough, gravelly surface. The curb shows significant wear and erosion, with chunks missing and a rough texture. The background consists of a blue sky with wispy clouds and some sparse trees.
A close-up view of a damaged yellow concrete parking curb lying on a rough, gravelly surface. The curb shows significant wear and erosion, with chunks missing and a rough texture. The background consists of a blue sky with wispy clouds and some sparse trees.
A modern architectural building with a unique curved design stands at the end of a straight road. The road is marked with yellow lines and a pedestrian crosswalk. Trees line the left side of the road, and a few cars are visible in front of the building. Traffic lights and street signs are present, contributing to an urban setting.
A modern architectural building with a unique curved design stands at the end of a straight road. The road is marked with yellow lines and a pedestrian crosswalk. Trees line the left side of the road, and a few cars are visible in front of the building. Traffic lights and street signs are present, contributing to an urban setting.
Regulatory Compliance Advice

Guiding clients through compliance issues to ensure successful curb design and implementation.

Assessment of Curb Needs

Tailored curb assessments for optimal functionality and improved land use integration.

Curb Appeal

Expert regulations and designs for functional and appealing curbs.

A neon green concrete curb parallels a white painted line on a dark asphalt surface, creating a strong contrast between the vibrant color and the muted ground.
A neon green concrete curb parallels a white painted line on a dark asphalt surface, creating a strong contrast between the vibrant color and the muted ground.
A close-up of a tree trunk with a damaged sign attached to it. The sign reads 'PLEASE CURB YOU' with a legislative reference 'LAMC 53.49' visible. The sign appears to be weathered and is missing part of the message. Below the sign, a metal strip with holes is fastened to the tree.
A close-up of a tree trunk with a damaged sign attached to it. The sign reads 'PLEASE CURB YOU' with a legislative reference 'LAMC 53.49' visible. The sign appears to be weathered and is missing part of the message. Below the sign, a metal strip with holes is fastened to the tree.
A race car is navigating through a track with painted curbs in blue and yellow. The car is designed for high-speed racing, featuring a sleek, low-profile design. The environment includes barriers and a backdrop of parked vehicles and green foliage.
A race car is navigating through a track with painted curbs in blue and yellow. The car is designed for high-speed racing, featuring a sleek, low-profile design. The environment includes barriers and a backdrop of parked vehicles and green foliage.
A modern multi-story building with a distinctive curved design features a pattern of horizontal white and dark panels with orange accents. Parked cars line the street in front, and several traffic lights are visible.
A modern multi-story building with a distinctive curved design features a pattern of horizontal white and dark panels with orange accents. Parked cars line the street in front, and several traffic lights are visible.

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Do you have a question about parking, loading, or a driveway? Drop us a line or give us a call.

Professional Curb Design

Comprehensive curbside management solutions

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