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Caltrain station with several trains lined up

September 21, 2021

Planning New Southeast Caltrain Stations

San Francisco is planning for new Caltrain stations to better connect the Southeast neighborhoods.

September 20, 2021

Transportation Authority to Conduct School Access Plan

With schools back in session for in-person learning, many students and families are commuting again. The Transportation Authority will be conducting a School Access Plan to provide recommendations that improve transportation options for K-5 students and their families.

View of looking down Market Street with the Ferry Building in the distance

September 17, 2021

Creating Opportunities for Disadvantaged, Local, and Small Businesses

The Transportation Authority is committed to advancing equity by providing disadvantaged, local, and small business enterprise firms with opportunities to do business with our agency and to participate in contracts funded with federal, state, and local dollars.

September 14, 2021

Transportation Authority Board Advances $410,000 for Lighting Improvements to Chinatown's Joice Alley

The Transportation Authority Board advanced $410,000 in funds from the Prop AA vehicle registration fee for renovations to Chinatown’s Joice Alley. Improvements will include new streetlights and sidewalk repairs to create a well-lit and safer walking experience.

Rendering of planned developments for Treasure Island

August 31, 2021

Treasure Island Toll Policy Update

Agency staff have prepared a proposed toll policy for businesses and workers on Treasure Island, based on public input and technical analysis.

People walking and biking on a congested street downtown

August 24, 2021

Downtown Congestion Pricing Study Update

In light of the changing and fluid conditions surrounding traffic conditions and transit use, the Transportation Authority is extending the timeline of the Downtown Congestion Pricing Study to next year.

August 23, 2021

Back to School and Work Transit Guide

Many students and workers are commuting again. We’ve compiled some updates and great incentives from our transit partners to help you plan your transit trips.

Transportation Authority Board Member Connie Chain and SFMTA staff adding bike lane indication on Anza Street

August 18, 2021

SFMTA Commences Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements Along Anza Street

This month marked the commencement of the Anza Bike Lanes Project with improvements including bike lanes, high visibility crosswalks, and more. The Transportation Authority provided $220,000 in Neighborhood Program funds to support the planning, design, and construction of the project.

August 10, 2021

Transportation Authority Board Approves $10 Million for SF Paratransit Program

Every year, the Transportation Authority provides about $10 million in half-cent sales tax for transportation funding to support the SF Paratransit program. This funding supports over one-third of operating costs for accessible taxis, pre-scheduled van trips, inter-county trips, and group van trips to senior centers.

August 04, 2021

Smoother, Safer Streets Coming to Golden Gate Avenue and Laguna Street

Well-maintained streets provide critical infrastructure for safe mobility. The Transportation Authority Board approved $3 million in funding from the half-cent sales tax for transportation to resurface 36 blocks of Golden Gate Avenue and Laguna Street.

August 02, 2021

Quick-Build Safety Improvements Planned Along the Embarcadero

Quick-build designs include a two-way protected bikeway on the water side of the road, northbound vehicle lane reduction, and expanded curbside loading near the Ferry Building to help improve safety, mobility, connectivity, and accessibility for all users of the Embarcadero.

July 28, 2021

Celebrating a Revitalized Haight Street

We provided over $3.3 million in half-cent sales tax for transportation funds and vehicle registration fee funds to support major streetscape and infrastructure improvements along Haight Street.

Passengers Loading and Unloading in Street on L Taraval Line

July 27, 2021

Transportation Authority Board Approves Draft District 4 Mobility Study Final Report

The District 4 Mobility Study explores ways to increase walking, biking, and transit use in the Outer Sunset and Parkside neighborhoods. This month our board gave initial approval of the draft final report.

Person with stroller observing construction on Taraval Street

July 09, 2021

SFMTA Delivers First Phase of L Taraval Improvements

This project will transform Taraval Street to enhance safety, reduce travel time, and improve reliability. We've allocated over $20 million in half-cent sales tax and Prop AA vehicle registration fee funds for the construction of the next phase of improvements.

July 08, 2021

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