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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.
February 24, 2025
SFMTA has completed construction of a new boarding island for M Ocean View Muni riders at San Jose and Geneva Avenue. The project is one of the first quick-build elements of the M Ocean View Transit and Safety Project.
February 17, 2025
The Bay Skyway is designed to create a 7.5-mile corridor connecting downtown San Francisco, downtown Oakland, West Oakland, Yerba Buena Island, and Treasure Island. The project will create a safe and seamless alternative route for cyclists, pedestrians, and transit riders that will bypass the Bay Bridge corridor.
February 13, 2025
We celebrated the completion of new next generation fare gates at Embarcadero, Montgomery, Powell, and Civic Center BART stations. The new fare gates are designed to improve safety, customer experience, accessibility, reliability, and to deter fare evasion at BART stations.
January 30, 2025
The Transportation Authority Board elected District 7 Commissioner Myrna Melgar as Chair and District 3 Commissioner Danny Sauter as Vice-Chair for 2025. Our agency also released the 2024 Annual Report that provides highlights of what we planned, funded, and delivered last year.