Text graphic that reads "We Stand with our AAPI Community"
March 30, 2021

We Stand with our AAPI Community

Over the past year, there has been a surge of violent attacks against Asian Americans in the Bay Area and across the nation. We stand with our AAPI community and many community leaders and colleagues across the city in calling for an end to racial violence.
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Image of pedestrian crossing street
March 29, 2021

Applications for SFMTA’s Residential Traffic Calming Program Due June 30

This resident-directed program implements traffic calming measures to reduce speeding on residential streets in San Francisco. Apply for traffic calming measures to create safer and more comfortable streets for people walking, bicycling, and driving in your neighborhood.
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SF elected officials and local transportation representatives gathered for ribbon cutting in celebration of the completion of the Second Street Improvements Project
March 25, 2021

Celebrating the Completion of the Second Street Improvements Project

Mayor London Breed, Transportation Authority Board member Matt Haney, and local transportation representatives celebrated the completion of this project that enhances street safety and access for all. The project features protected bike lanes, repaving, bus transit islands, and more.
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Kids crossing the street at Geary
March 23, 2021

Transportation Authority Funds Western Addition Pedestrian and Traffic Safety Improvements

Our board approved funding to support two projects in the Western Addition to upgrade traffic signals at 16 locations and improve pedestrian safety at Buchanan Mall.
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Rendering of the future Treasure Island
March 19, 2021

Treasure Island Residents: Join us for a Community Meeting

In approximately two years, private vehicles driving to or from Treasure Island will pay a toll. Treasure Island residents are exempted from the toll and are invited to attend a community meeting on April 3 to share feedback about how they prefer to receive their exemption.
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Bicyclists in Alemany Maze Bike Lane
March 02, 2021

Supervisor Ronen and Community Celebrate New Alemany Maze Bikeway

Last weekend, District 9 Supervisor Hillary Ronen, community members, and state and local transportation agency representatives gathered to celebrate the installation of protected bike lanes along Alemany Boulevard and San Bruno Avenue at the U.S. 101/I-280 interchange.
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Speed hump and pedestrian crossing traffic signs
February 23, 2021

Street Safety Improvements Headed to the Outer Sunset and Tenderloin

This month our board approved over $600,000 to support safer streets including new traffic calming measures around the Great Highway and new signs to lower speeds in the Tenderloin.
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Aerial view of the interchange
February 22, 2021

Safety and Accessibility Improvements Coming to the Alemany Maze

The Transportation Authority has partnered with SFMTA to implement a set of improvements to support safety and accessibility at the Alemany Maze.
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February 19, 2021

New Interactive Transit Rider Map: See Where Bay Area Riders Traveled Prior to the Pandemic

Our data team created an interactive map to show transit usage patterns across the region, including by low-income riders, over half of whom were on Muni. 
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People walking on the street in San Francisco
February 18, 2021

An Update on Our Efforts to Advance Racial Equity

Our agency has released a draft of our Racial Equity Action Plan, which includes 80 individual actions related to hiring and recruitment, retention and promotion, diverse and equitable leadership, organizational culture of inclusion and belonging, and more.
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Electric vehicle charging stations in a parking garage
February 16, 2021

New Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Launching

To expand electric vehicle charging infrastructure in San Francisco, the Transportation Authority has provided $350,000 in Transportation Fund for Clean Air funding to support the design and construction of new electric vehicle charging stations at two locations.
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Traffic congestion on Mission Street
January 27, 2021

Downtown Congestion Pricing Study: Winter 2021 Update

The Downtown Congestion Pricing Study team wrapped up the first round of outreach last year. Here's the latest with where we are with the study, findings from outreach, proposed policy options, and what’s next.
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Crew working on street resurfacing
January 26, 2021

A Milestone for Smoother Streets in San Francisco

San Francisco achieved its 10-year goal for roadway conditions, receiving a score of 75 which puts the roads in collectively "good" condition.
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Artist rendering of the Presidio's Quartermaster Reach marshland
January 25, 2021

Quartermaster Reach: A Newly Restored Marshland Under the Presidio Parkway

Visitors can enjoy an up-close experience of nature along an elevated pedestrian bridge and trail that winds through the Quartermaster Reach marsh. The Presidio Parkway project, led by Caltrans and the Transportation Authority helped make this newly restored ecosystem and recreation area possible.
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The Transportation Authority Board room
January 22, 2021

New Year, New Chair and Vice-Chair, and a Look Back on 2020

The Transportation Authority Board elected District 8 Supervisor Rafael Mandelman as Chair and District 3 Supervisor Aaron Peskin as Vice-Chair for 2021. Our agency also released our 2020 Annual Report. Check out some of the highlights.
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