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June 13, 2025
The Transportation Authority’s I-280 Ocean Avenue Off-Ramp Project study team has advanced designs for the project, a community priority that was recommended in the Transportation Authority’s prior 2014 Balboa Park Circulation Study.
June 10, 2025
The Transportation Authority is undertaking the District 4 Community Shuttle Study to explore the potential for an on-demand shuttle service that could improve transportation options in the Sunset, Outer Sunset, Parkside, Pine Lake Park, Lakeshore, and Merced Manor neighborhoods.
June 06, 2025
New temporary transit signs and maps have recently been installed at the concourse and street levels of the Powell BART/Muni station. The signs are part of the Metropolitan Transportation Commission’s Regional Mapping and Wayfinding Project to help make transit journeys easier to understand for both current and new riders.
May 22, 2025
We were proud to participate in this one-day summit, where industry, government, academia, and community based organizations shared insights on advancing equity in the planning, delivery, and operations of transportation.
May 16, 2025
The SFMTA has begun implementation of the Alemany Boulevard Quick-Build Project which is located along Alemany Boulevard from Ellsworth Street to Congdon/Justin Drive and just north of the I-280 freeway. We’re supporting this project with $460,000 in transportation sales tax funds and Prop D Traffic Congestion Mitigation Tax funds.
May 16, 2025
The Transportation Authority has officially launched community outreach for San Francisco Transportation Plan+, our four-year update to a countywide 30-year investing blueprint for San Francisco’s transportation system.
May 16, 2025
We joined Transportation Authority Chair Myrna Melgar, staff from District 5 Transportation Authority Board Bilal Mahmood’s office, SFMTA, and Walk SF at New Traditions Elementary School in District 5 to participate in a student-led daylighting painting event. Our board also approved $117,500 in Prop L sales tax funds to support daylighting at intersections in District 5.
April 29, 2025
On April 28, we joined San Francisco Public Works, Mayor Daniel Lurie, District 10 Supervisor and Transportation Authority Board Member Shamann Walton, and community members to celebrate the opening of the Potrero Gateway.
April 22, 2025
Public transit plays a critical role in the lives of many and supports the climate, equity, and recovery goals for the entire region. As the Bay Area faces the need for more funding for transit operations, lawmakers and transportation stakeholders are considering strategies, including ballot measures and other revenue solutions, to continue providing sustainable and reliable service for riders.
April 07, 2025
The Metropolitan Transportation Commission Programming and Allocations Committee unanimously approved the advancement of The Portal project to Level 1 of the Commission’s Major Project Advancement Policy, which is the Bay Area’s roadmap for prioritizing funding critical large-scale transit projects with long-term benefits.
April 04, 2025
The Transportation Authority is conducting the Vision Zero Freeway Ramps Study, which will identify near-term improvements to slow speeds and improve transportation safety at 11 freeway ramp locations in the Mission, Potrero Hill, Glen Park, Bayview, and Visitacion Valley.
April 03, 2025
We joined San Francisco Recreation and Parks, San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie, State Senator Scott Wiener, District 5 Transportation Authority Board Member Bilal Mahmood, local agencies and community members to celebrate the groundbreaking improvements at Buchanan Street Mall.
March 30, 2025
On March 20, we joined Transportation Authority Vice Chair Danny Sauter (District 3), Transportation Authority Board Member Rafael Mandelman (District 8), Mayor Daniel Lurie, City Attorney David Chiu, Families for Safe Street, Walk SF, city leaders, and advocates to celebrate the launch of SFMTA’s Speed Safety Camera Program.
March 03, 2025
SF Public Works completed pedestrian safety improvements in District 6 in February, including two sidewalk extensions, four new curb ramps at Jones Street and Ellis Street, and a raised crosswalk at 8th Street and Minna Street. The Transportation Authority supported with $700,000 in Prop AA vehicle registration fee funds.
February 27, 2025
As the Bay Area grapples with the imminent need for more transit funding, agencies are discussing strategies, including regional measures and local initiatives to bridge the gap and maintain service for riders.