Image of Ferry Building
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.
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People cutting ribbon for celebration
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.
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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.
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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.
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drawing of sf transportation future
July 08, 2021

Give feedback on San Francisco’s Streets and Freeways Strategy

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Vehicles and pedestrians on San Francisco street
July 06, 2021

Transportation Authority Maintains Highest Rating for Sales Tax Bond Outlook

The San Francisco County Transportation Authority has maintained the highest possible rating of AAA by Fitch Ratings for $235.3 million in senior sales tax revenue bonds. The rating reflects the agency’s strong and resilient maintenance of the voter-approved half-cent sales tax for transportation and stable outlook.
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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.
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Intersection near Balboa Park Station
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.
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Tree-lined street and parked cars
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.
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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.
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Bicyclist and vehicles by Folsom 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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