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September 27, 2024
We joined Transportation Authority Chair Mandelman, Transportation Authority Vice Chair Melgar, Transportation Authority Board Member Engardio, SFMTA, San Francisco Public Works, and the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to celebrate the completion of the L Taraval Improvement Project. We contributed nearly $19 million from our sales tax program and Prop AA funds to support the efforts.
September 25, 2024
The I-280 Northbound Geneva Avenue Off-Ramp Study was requested by District 11 Transportation Authority Board member Ahsha Safai to explore ways to improve safety and circulation at the I-280 northbound Geneva off-ramp next to Balboa Park BART and Muni station.
September 25, 2024
September celebrates Transit Month and we joined Transportation Authority Commissioners, State Senator Wiener, Mayor Breed, SFMTA, and San Francisco Transit Riders for a rally to kick off a month of transit-related events. Transit Month also highlights the need to fund agencies like SFMTA, BART, and Caltrain, as operators navigate changes due to pandemic-induced travel.
September 20, 2024
The Hillcrest Road Improvement Project will upgrade the roadway to modern roadway and seismic standards and provide additional space for pedestrians and bicyclists traveling between the Islands and east span of the Bay Bridge.
September 12, 2024
During our September 10 Transportation Authority Board meeting, Vision Zero staff from SFMTA and the San Francisco Department of Public Health presented updates on the quick-build program, severe injury and fatalities trends, and what’s next for Vision Zero.
August 30, 2024
We joined District 1 Transportation Authority Board Member Connie Chan, SFMTA, San Francisco Department of Public Works, Walk SF, and local residents to celebrate new rectangular rapid flashing beacons at 38th Avenue and Geary Boulevard.
August 28, 2024
28 new paratransit vehicles are in service, replacing older vehicles that reached the end of their useful lives. We supported this effort with over $2.6 million in funding from the half-cent sales tax for transportation.
August 19, 2024
SFMTA and SF Public Works recently completed traffic calming enhancements in the Mission and Bernal Heights neighborhoods in District 9. We supported the design and construction of the traffic calming enhancements with $165,000 in half-cent sales tax funds through the Neighborhood Program.
August 12, 2024
Caltrain unveiled its new all electric fleet, hosting a tour with elected officials and transportation, business, labor, and community leaders who participated in an inaugural round trip train ride from San Francisco to Millbrae. We supported the $2.4 billion project with over $40 million in half-cent sales tax for transportation and other funds.
August 06, 2024
Using $300,000 in Prop AA vehicle registration fee funds to support improved wayfinding at the Salesforce Transit Center, the Transbay Joint Powers Authority has replaced 200 media player kiosks throughout the Transit Center. This funding covers one phase of the work to upgrade systems and equipment throughout the Transit Center.
July 26, 2024
Led by San Francisco Public Works, the Jane Warner Plaza planning efforts sought to enhance the safety, longevity, and appearance of plaza features at the intersection of Castro and Market Streets.
July 25, 2024
This month, BART began installing the next generation of fare gates at Civic Center BART station. The new fare gates are designed to improve safety, customer experience, accessibility, reliability, and to deter fare evasion at BART stations.
July 24, 2024
At the July 23 Transportation Authority Board meeting, board members approved the final group of five-year Prop L project investments, also known as Five-Year Prioritization Programs. With this approval, we have completed the inaugural programming of Prop L funds to projects for the voter-approved half-cent sales tax.
July 10, 2024
The Transportation Authority Board recently approved over $40 million in Prop L half-cent sales tax funds to replace over 100 hybrid and battery-electric Muni buses that have reached the end of their useful lives.
July 01, 2024
The San Francisco County Transportation Authority, in coordination with the SFMTA and the San Francisco Planning Department, is studying a potential new rail subway under Geary Boulevard and 19th Avenue, as part of the Geary/19th Avenue Subway and Regional Connections Study.