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July 08, 2021

Give feedback on San Francisco’s Streets and Freeways Strategy

Bicyclists and pedestrians on the Upper Great Highway

June 23, 2021

The Future of the Great Highway: Transportation Authority Board Approves Evaluation of Long-term Options

Our board gave initial approval for the Great Highway Concepts Evaluation Final Report this month. Read the report to learn about our evaluation and findings for the long-term future of the Great Highway.

June 22, 2021

Improving Safety and Circulation: I-280 Ocean Avenue and Geneva Avenue Off-Ramp Projects Move Forward

Our board advanced two projects to address challenges with safety and circulation surrounding Balboa Park Station and the I-280 off-ramps.

June 22, 2021

Transportation Authority Board Approves $1.5 Million to Plant Over 600 New Trees

Street trees have the potential to provide many benefits by helping to calm vehicle traffic and improving livability.

Overhead view of vehicles and a bus along Gough Street

June 21, 2021

SFMTA Delivers Traffic Signal Upgrades Along Gough Street

We provided over $3 million in San Francisco’s half-cent sales tax and Prop AA vehicle registration fee to upgrade traffic signals, pedestrian countdown signals, and more along Gough Street.

June 10, 2021

Folsom Streetscape Project Secures $15 Million for Major Transformation

SFMTA’s Folsom Streetscape project will redesign Folsom Street between 2nd and 11th Streets to provide safer, easier access to key destinations for people walking, bicycling, and taking transit.

Muni metro train with motion blur of people exiting the train and people waiting on platform

May 26, 2021

What to Know About Your Transit Options as San Francisco Reopens

Bay Area transit service providers are welcoming riders back with increased service and fare discounts as San Francisco reopens.

Bicyclists and pedestrians in Golden Gate Park

May 25, 2021

Transportation Authority Board Approves Golden Gate Park Working Group Final Report

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, John F. Kennedy Drive has been closed to cars to allow people to walk and bicycle while social distancing. We evaluated options for JFK Drive to improve park access which was summarized in a final report approved by the Transportation Authority Board.

24 Divisadero Muni bus in background with pedestrians and a bicyclist in foreground

May 14, 2021

SFMTA Completes Safety Improvements on Divisadero

New improvements were completed along Divisadero which include longer crossing times for pedestrians, daylighting, pedestrian safety zones, and more. We provided $270,000 in Neighborhood Program funding to support the project.

View of Arguello Boulevard with vehicles, pedestrians, and buildings

May 07, 2021

Traffic Signal Upgrades Completed Along Arguello Boulevard

To provide better visibility and improved safety for all road users, we contributed almost $1.5 million in funding from the half-cent sales tax for transportation, as well as other funding sources to upgrade new traffic signal infrastructure along Arguello Boulevard.

People crossing the street on San Bruno Ave in San Francisco

April 27, 2021

Vision Zero Traffic Calming Improvements Planned for Visitacion Valley and Portola

Our board voted to allocate $900,000 in half-cent sales tax funds to support traffic calming measures in Visitacion Valley and Portola, as part of SFMTA’s Vision Zero Proactive Traffic Calming program. Traffic calming measures that may be selected could include speed humps, signal changes, and raised crosswalks.

Pedestrians on path and bike and vehicles on road along Lake Merced

April 27, 2021

Transportation Authority Board Approves Funding for Quick-Build Safety Improvements at Lake Merced

The Transportation Authority Board approved $250,000 in Neighborhood Program funding to support planning, outreach, and design of quick-build projects at Lake Merced. Quick-build designs could include protected bikeways, pedestrian refuge islands, narrowed traffic lanes, and more.

Transportation Authority Board Member Matt Haney with community members holding up signs

April 15, 2021

Tenderloin Debuts San Francisco’s First Area-Wide Speed Reductions

The Tenderloin made history by becoming the first neighborhood in San Francisco to implement area-wide speed reductions, from 25 to 20 mph. The project has also begun installng ‘no turn on red’ signs at 54 intersections in the neighborhood to support pedestrian safety.

April 08, 2021

Give feedback on San Francisco’s Transit Investment Strategy

Photo of people gathered at the Box Shop

April 03, 2021

Celebrating the Completion of Bayview Quick-Builds

We celebrated the completion of Quick-Build projects in the Bayview with the community. Improvements include protected bike lanes, murals, and more as prioritized by the community in the Bayview Community-Based Transportation Plan.