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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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.
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View of Washington DC Capitol Building
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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View of the Great Highway
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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28R route on 19th Avenue
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.
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