San Francisco County Transportation Authority
Moving the City

We are nearing completion of the Mobility, Access and Pricing Study (MAPS), which explores the feasibility of managing congestion, reducing greenhouse gases, and supporting sustainable growth through congestion pricing.

Congestion pricing involves charging drivers a user fee to drive in specific, congested areas or corridors. This system is used in major cities all over the world and is based on personal choice-motorists can drive if the convenience is worth the fee, or use alternatives like transit, biking, or walking. Or, they can choose to travel during less-congested times if they feel it is not worth paying to drive into the priced area during peak periods. The revenues from congestion charges are used to fund transportation improvements, such as better transit service, road improvements, and bicycle and pedestrian projects.

Our analyses indicate that a feasible "right-sized" program can be designed for San Francisco that enhances mobility and access to the downtown while maintaining economic vitality. After a final round of outreach in Summer 2010, we will present the final report to the Authority Board (a commission of the full 11 members of the Board of Supervisors) who will determine any next steps in evaluating or potentially implementing congestion pricing. The report, and their decision, will consider a combination of the technical analysis and the range of public input about the benefits and impacts of the various scenarios.

Spring/Summer Workshops 2010

We will be conducting a fourth round of public workshops this summer. Join us in person or on the web to discuss our findings, and share your thoughts on next steps.

IN PERSON

Tuesday, July 27 from 5:30 - 7:00pm
San Francisco Ferry Building
Port Commission Hearing Room, 2nd floor

Wednesday, July 28 from 5:30 - 7:00pm
SFCTA Hearing Room
100 Van Ness Avenue, 26th Floor

ON THE WEB

Wednesday, August 4 from 12:00 - 1:00pm: register for this webinar
Thursday, August 5 from 12:30 - 1:30pm: register for this webinar

Study Information for Download

• MAPS Fact Sheet (PDF, 165K)
• MAPS Newsletter (PDF, 1.9MB)