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1. What is the San Francisco
Transportation Plan (SFTP)?
2. Who is preparing the SFTP?
3. Does San Francisco have a current
transportation plan? If so, why
does it need updating now?
4. What are the long-term goals of the
SFTP?
5. What modes of transportation will be
included in the SFTP?
6. What cities/geographic areas will be
included in the SFTP?
7. How will the SFTP impact San
Francisco residents?
8. Why is this so important for San
Francisco? For the region?
9. How is the SFTP funded?
10. What is the role of the Community
Advisory Committee (CAC)? The
Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)?
11. What is the schedule for the SFTP?
12. How can I get involved with the
SFTP?
1. What is the San Francisco Transportation Plan (SFTP)?
The San Francisco Transportation Plan (SFTP) is the city's
25-year plan to identify goals, needs and investment priorities for our surface
transportation system, which includes local streets and roads, bicycle and
pedestrian facilities, transit (Muni and regional transit like BART), and state
highways. The SFTP is San Francisco's only county-wide
long-range transportation planning document. As such, it will set the overall
vision, establish priorities for capital investment, and shape the next
generation of transportation projects. The overall goal of the Plan
is to improve mobility and accessibility for the people of San Francisco while
preserving the city's unique character. It's about improving transportation
options in your neighborhood, for your business, and on your street to
create a healthier, livelier San Francisco.
2. Who is preparing the SFTP?
The Plan is
being prepared by the San Francisco County Transportation Authority
(Authority). The Authority administers the delivery of transportation projects
under the Prop K half-cent local transportation sales tax program and New
Expenditure Plan, which was passed by 75% of San Francisco voters in November
2003. Find more
information about the Authority.
3. Does San Francisco have a current transportation plan?
If so, why does it need updating now?
The SFTP will update the previous Plan, adopted in
2004, to take into account major changes that have occurred in the last
half-decade. Many of the projects and policies envisioned in the existing Plan have advanced, and now is the time to begin
envisioning the next generation of improvements. For example, the first Plan
advanced the concept of bus rapid transit for two of the city's busiest bus
corridors (Geary Boulevard and Van Ness Avenue), both of which are now moving
forward and under environmental review. The SFTP will consider what other
corridors warrant this
level of new
transit investment. In addition, new policies at the local and state levels
have set a goal of reducing transportation's contribution to climate change and
the SFTP will take a hard look at what changes must be made to reach greenhouse
gas reduction targets for the transportation sector.
We can also use the SFTP planning process to inform and
influence a number of local and regional planning initiatives including:
4. What are the long-term goals of the SFTP?
The goals of the SFTP
are to:
- Strengthen the
city's regional competitiveness
- Create a more
livable city
- Ensure a
healthy environment
- Provide and
sustain world-class infrastructure
These goals reflect the feedback we
received during the first two rounds of SFTP outreach.
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5. What modes of transportation will be included in the SFTP?
The SFTP will encompass all surface transportation modes, such as transit
(e.g., buses, trains, and ferries), bicycling, motor vehicles, and walking. It
will also address policy strategies such as transportation demand management,
the interplay between land use decisions and transportation activity, and the
role of the public and private sector in making and implementing those
decisions.
6. What cities/geographic areas will be included in the SFTP?
The SFTP is a countywide long-range transportation plan for San Francisco, so
it will focus on the local and regional facilities within the city limits,
including Treasure Island. However, many San Francisco investment and
policy priorities will need to be coordinated with other stakeholders and
agencies in the Bay Area, especially because a significant share of travel
within San Francisco occurs by people who either live or work in other parts of
the Bay Area. The SFTP will analyze the city's travel using multiple geographic
lenses, including those that go beyond San Francisco limits. For example, the
SFTP will consider the improvements necessary for regional transit, such as
BART, Caltrain and ferry service, to meet future San Francisco resident,
employee and visitor needs.
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7. How will the SFTP impact San Francisco residents?
The SFTP will guide the City's strategic policy, legislative, investment, and
advocacy activities for transportation over the next several years, until the
next update in 2016. Our ability to focus San Francisco's priorities and
advocate for funding will be key to realizing our investment plans and
development goals as a city, including those for livability, economic vitality,
social equity, and environmental quality. We hope the SFTP will set the course
for improvements to make transit more efficient and reliable, walking and
cycling safer and more enjoyable, as well as to increase the livability of the
city. The SFTP will impact residents' future transportation options and will
benefit from residents' input on the projects that are most important for their
neighborhoods.
8. Why is this so important for San Francisco? For the
region?
With state imperatives to reduce transportation's contribution to climate
change, the region is looking to San Francisco to take on a significant amount
of regional growth because we know that people who live in San Francisco take shorter trips and less automobile trips than anywhere else in the region. San Francisco
is projected to add additional residents and employees over the next 25 years which will mean more trips every day. How these
new residents and employees choose to travel within the City (by car, transit,
bicycle, or foot) will have a huge impact on the functioning of our
transportation system. Our challenge is to accommodate these new trips
sustainably and in a way that improves the livability of our city by increasing
the efficiency and attractiveness of alternatives to the single-occupant
automobile.
9. How is the SFTP funded?
The SFTP will be funded by a combination of federal grant money that supports
congestion management planning and other local sources such as the Prop K
half-cent sales tax. As the congestion management agency for San Francisco,
updating the Plan is
one of the Authority's core functions.
10. What is the role of the Community Advisory Committee
(CAC)? The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)?
The CAC and TAC are advisory bodies that will provide input and help guide the
development of the SFTP. Members will liaise with their respective communities
and agencies and help shape the Plan in a way that is representative of community needs and desires.
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11. What is the schedule for the SFTP?
The planning process for the SFTP consists of four
phases, each with a full round of public outreach and opportunities for public
input.
- Summer to Fall
2010-Phase 1(Existing and Future Conditions): Establish the policy
context and draft goals; research existing conditions and project future
conditions.
- Winter to Summer
2011-Phase 2 (Issues and
Options): Develop visioning scenarios; define needs, concerns
and relevant issues; brainstorm potential projects, initiatives and policy
options.
- Fall to Winter 2011
(Prioritization Framework): Refine potential
projects, policies and initiatives; define and evaluate alternatives.
- Winter to Spring 2012
(Draft and Final Plan): Select
a preferred alternative; develop an implementation strategy.
12. How can I get involved
with the SFTP?
Hearing from San
Francisco residents, employees, and other stakeholders is an important part of
the San Francisco Transportation Plan update. Contact us to request a presentation at your neighborhood group or to opt-in to email notifications about opportunities to participate.
For questions, please
call the SFTP hotline at 415.593.1670 (in English, Español, 中文). You can also stay up to date by visiting our
website (www.movesmartsf.com) frequently or finding us on Facebook or Twitter.
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