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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.

Construction taking place Alemany Blvd to repave the road

January 13, 2021

Experience Renovated Roads on Alemany Boulevard

SF Public works finished repaving 28 blocks of Alemany Boulevard last month. The Transportation Authority supported the project with $1.75 million in half-cent sales tax funds.

December 22, 2020

New COVID Relief Bill Provides $14 Billion to Transit Agencies Once Signed

On December 21, 2020 Congress passed a $900 billion COVID relief bill which includes a total of $14 billion for transit agencies to help them avoid additional service cuts and layoffs in the near term.

SFMTA Muni bus driver holding up peace sign

December 21, 2020

The New 15 Bayview-Hunters Point Express

Transportation Authority Board Member Walton requested the 15 Third Bus Study in response to community concerns. SFMTA is launching the 15 Bayview-Hunters Point Express in early 2021 to provide faster service to downtown for Bayview-Hunters Point residents.

View of the Excelsior's Mission Street and Geneva Avenue in San Francisco

December 16, 2020

Transit Reliability and Pedestrian and Bike Safety Improvements Coming to the Excelsior

The Excelsior’s Mission Street and Geneva Ave are on the Vision Zero High Injury Network. This community-focused effort will provide safety and transit reliability improvements to the neighborhood.

An image of the Portsmouth Square garage

December 14, 2020

Chinatown’s Portsmouth Square Redesign Plan Adopted by the Transportation Authority Board

At the request of Transportation Authority Board Chair Aaron Peskin, we conducted a study to analyze existing conditions around Portsmouth Square and engaged the community in identifying how to improve access to the square and to Chinatown as a whole.

December 07, 2020

Weigh in on the Future of the Great Highway: Take the Survey

The Transportation Authority is exploring long term ideas for the future of the Great Highway. Take the survey to share your feedback.

Photo of Mansell Street bicycle and pedestrian path in McLaren Park

November 24, 2020

Prop AA Celebrates 10 Years of Funding for Smoother Streets, Pedestrian Safety, and Transit Improvements

San Francisco voters passed Prop AA in November 2010, which has funded numerous transportation improvements citywide, such as paving, pedestrian safety, and transit reliability and mobility improvements.

Person onboarding ride-hailing service vehicle

November 18, 2020

Transportation Authority Allocates Ride-hail Tax Revenue to Quick-Build Safety Projects

The Transportation Authority Board adopted ride-hail tax guidelines in October 2020 and is allocating funds to support SFMTA’s Vision Zero Quick-Build Program.

Bicyclist on green painted bicycle path in Upper Market Street

November 16, 2020

Sidewalk and Roadway Improvements on the Way for Upper Market Street Safety Project

Improvements on this one-mile stretch on Market Street from Octavia Blvd to Castro Street will include sidewalk extensions, signal upgrades, traffic safety measures, and various streetscape upgrades.

November 11, 2020

Construction Rolling Out on 19th Avenue This Month

The 19th Avenue Combined Project is anticipated to begin construction on 19th Avenue between Lincoln Way and Noriega Street this month. This project, which is supported by Transportation Authority funding, will implement transit and pedestrian safety improvements along the corridor, as well as replace aging infrastructure.

November 05, 2020

Voters Approve Caltrain Funding

Voters in San Francisco, San Mateo, and Santa Clara counties have approved Measure RR, which will provide Caltrain with its first-ever source of dedicated funding. This new funding will provide an important lifeline to Caltrain, whose revenues have been significantly impacted by a drop in ridership due to COVID-19.

October 28, 2020

Transit and Safety Improvements Coming to the Bayview

The SFMTA has conducted several virtual open house events to engage the community on proposed quick-build projects planned in the Bayview. Proposed locations include Evans Avenue, Hunters Point Boulevard, Innes Avenue, and Williams Avenue.

October 27, 2020

Sales Tax Stories

Take a tour of stories from people all over San Francisco who have benefited from projects funded by Prop K, the half-cent sales tax for transportation.

October 23, 2020

The Transportation Authority’s Commitment to Financial Excellence

The Transportation Authority has earned a Certificate of Achievement from the Government Finance Officers Association, the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting.