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The above is a visualization of the intersection of Van Ness Ave. and McAllister St. under Alternative 3.
Click to see visualizations of all three alternatives at McAllister St., Sutter St., and Union St. (PDFs)
Facts
- Features: A package of treatments that provide rapid, reliable transit, including dedicated bus lanes, transit signal priority, proof of payment, high-quality stations, and more.
- Length: Approximately 2 miles, from Mission St. to Lombard St. on Van Ness Avenue.
- Cost: $115–120M ($2014).
- Budget: Up to $75M from Federal Small Starts; up to $45M from Prop K and other local sources.
Status
- Van Ness Feasibility Study: adopted December 2006.
- Funding for Environmental Analysis and Project Development: appropriated December 2006.
- Environmental Analysis and Project Development: initiated March 2007.
- Joint EIR/EIS Scoping period: held September 18, 2007–October 18, 2007.
- Draft EIR/EIS: Released in December 2010.
- Final Design: to be completed in 2011–2012.
- Construction: could begin in 2012–13.
- Service: could begin in 2014.
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Van Ness Citizens
Advisory Committee
Background
Retaining and expanding transit's share of travel in San Francisco is a major strategic challenge for the city as it grows into the future. The City's 2004 Countywide Transportation Plan helps to implement San Francisco's Transit First Policy by funding cost-effective Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) treatments on the city's network of Transit Preferential Streets, including Van Ness Avenue. The 2006 Van Ness BRT Feasibility Study Developed several configurations of BRT for Van Ness, identified initial benefits and impacts, and recommended the next step in project development: the environmental analysis. Browse here for more info on the Feasibility Study.
A joint Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement (EIR/EIS) has been initiated to meet federal and state rules. The EIR/EIS will determine any significant negative effects on the environment from BRT on Van Ness, identify measures to mitigate any effects, and provide the Authority Board with information needed to decide whether or not to build BRT on Van Ness Avenue.
Latest News
Van Ness BRT awarded $15 million in Small Starts Funding from FTA! The Federal Transit Administration announced project recommendations for funding through its New Starts and Small Starts programs for Fiscal Year 2011. Van Ness BRT was recommended to receive $15 million. Read the Streetsblog article here.
FACT SHEET
Updated Fact Sheet: Download the English-language Fact Sheet (5/10, 324K PDF) on Van Ness BRT.
Also available in: Spanish (Español) [3/09, 2MB PDF] and Chinese (中文) [3/09, 2.3MB PDF].
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Project Background
Retaining and expanding transit's share of travel in San Francisco is a major strategic challenge for the city as it grows into the future. The City's 2004 Countywide Transportation Plan helps to implement San Francisco's Transit First Policy by funding cost-effective Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) treatments on the city's network of Transit Preferential Streets.
Van Ness Avenue is a key north-south spine in San Francisco's transit system, linking important east-west transit routes (such as the 38-Geary) as well as regional services (MUNI Metro, Caltrain, and BART). Today, Van Ness buses do not operate as quickly or reliably as is needed to provide rapid travel and effective connections.
The Transportation Authority, in close coordination with the Municipal Transportation Agency (MTA), completed the Van Ness Avenue Bus Rapid Transit Feasibility Study as a key first step towards bringing major bus improvements to Van Ness Avenue, possibly including dedicated bus lanes, distinctive boarding stations, real-time bus arrival information, and urban design treatments. Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) is high quality transit service that reduces travel time, increases reliability and improves passenger comfort beyond regular bus service. BRT combines the flexibility of buses and the quality of light rail at a fraction of the cost. Typical BRT improvements include travel lanes for exclusive transit use; wider sidewalks at bus stops; traffic signal priority for transit vehicles; full stations with passenger amenities; multi-door boardings at sidewalk-level platforms; pre-paid boarding areas; and real-time information systems.
The Van Ness Avenue Bus Rapid Transit Feasibility Study analyzed the feasibility of BRT treatments on Van Ness through technical analysis and community outreach.
Improvements on Van Ness have been prioritized for early funding through the Transportation Authority’s 2005 Strategic Plan and Prop K, the 2003 voter approved transportation sales tax measure.
Project Schedule
| December 2006 |
Van Ness BRT Feasibility Study Approved |
| Sept–October 2007 |
EIR/EIS Scoping Period |
Fall 2010
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Draft EIR/EIS released |
| 2011 |
Final EIR/EIS released |
| 2011–2012 |
Final Design |
| 2013–2014 |
Construction |
| 2014 |
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We want to hear from you!
For more information on the Van Ness Bus Rapid Transit Corridor Project, the joint EIR/EIS, to comment, or to schedule a presentation for your community organization, e-mail Rachel Hiatt or write to: SFCTA, Attn: Rachel Hiatt, 100 Van Ness Ave., 26th Floor, San Francisco CA 94102.
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