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A photo of people walking and biking on Market Street, with a bus and cars in the background

March 16, 2020

Transportation Authority Virtual Office - How To Reach Us

In support of the city’s "shelter in place" public health order, the San Francisco County Transportation Authority will be shifting to a "virtual office" effective Tuesday, March 17.

February 26, 2020

Muni Reliability Working Group Presents Recommendations

The Muni Reliability Working Group has completed its work and recently presented findings and recommendations to the Transportation Authority. Here are the key recommendations from the Working Group.

Pedestrians walking on a cross walk using the new traffic signals

February 25, 2020

Upgraded 🚦 Traffic Signals Installed in Panhandle to Improve Safety

The SFMTA installed new traffic signals at the intersection of Oak Street and Masonic Avenue this month to improve safety for people walking and biking.

congested street in downtown san francisco

February 20, 2020

Downtown Congestion Pricing Study: Winter 2020 Update

We are exploring how a fee to drive downtown during busy hours could get traffic moving and achieve goals around street safety, clean air, and equity. This is a strategy called congestion pricing. Here’s the latest on our Downtown Congestion Pricing Study.

February 06, 2020

Transportation Authority Releases 2019 Annual Report

The Transportation Authority released our 2019 Annual Report that provides a review of what the agency planned, funded, and delivered throughout the past year. Here are some highlights from the report.

People riding the boat tram on car-free market street

January 29, 2020

Market Street Goes Car-Free

Starting today, Market Street is car-free. City leaders, advocacy organizations, community members, and city agencies gathered at Embarcadero Plaza to celebrate the new car-free zone. The Transportation Authority is proud to support a car-free Market street and SFMTA’s Quick Build Program with funding through San Francisco’s half-cent sales tax for transportation.

A rendering of the treasure island development plan

January 22, 2020

Electric Ferry Planned for Treasure Island

An all-electric ferry could transport people between Treasure Island and downtown San Francisco by 2023. The Water Emergency Transit Agency, known as WETA, and the Transportation Authority have submitted a joint application for state funds to support the 100-person electric ferry and charging facilities.

A bike wayfinding sign that gives directions to Golden Gate Park, Twin Peaks, and Glen Park BART

January 16, 2020

New Bike Wayfinding Signs Installed Throughout The City

The SFMTA’s Bike Wayfinding Project upgraded the almost 30-year-old bike wayfinding signs citywide with a next-generation design that is easier to read and provides time/distance estimates.

January 14, 2020

Transportation Authority Votes to Fund Bike Lanes on Anza Street

The Transportation Authority Board voted to allocate funds to design and implement bike lanes on Anza Street at its January 14 meeting.

January 06, 2020

10 Lessons Learned on Congestion Pricing from London and Stockholm ✈️

Matt Haney (District 6) and Shamann Walton (District 10) traveled to London and Stockholm last fall to learn about the cities' congestion pricing programs firsthand. Here are 10 lessons the delegates learned on the trip.

A crosswalk and bike lane with an improved paint job

December 16, 2019

SFMTA Completes Street Safety Improvements at Sansome and Battery

The SFMTA has completed a suite of improvements for people walking and biking between the Embarcadero and Financial District.

Taxis, an Uber, other cars, and people walking in congested downtown San Francisco

December 02, 2019

Behind the numbers: The Latest Data on Congestion

The Transportation Authority has released the latest data on congestion in San Francisco.

People cross crowded Mission Street as a bus waits in traffic

November 20, 2019

November 2019 Update: Downtown Congestion Pricing Study

The Transportation Authority is in the early stages of a study to explore how a fee to drive into downtown/SoMa during busy hours could keep traffic moving while making our transportation system safer and more equitable.

An elevator attendant in an elevator opening the door

November 19, 2019

BART Expands Elevator Attendant Program

BART has expanded its elevator attendant program to elevators at Montgomery and Embarcadero stations in San Francisco.

November 09, 2019

Presidio Tunnel Tops Project Breaks Ground

The construction of the Presidio Tunnel Tops project kicked off in November in a “groundmaking” ceremony. The new 14-acre park will rest on top of the existing Presidio Parkway tunnels, a project recently completed by Caltrans and the Transportation Authority.