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construction workers building a curb ramp

June 19, 2020

Twenty-four Blocks in Noe Valley and Twin Peaks Area Repaved

San Francisco Public Works renovated 24 blocks near Twin Peaks and Glen Canyon Park by repaving the street, adding 70 new curb ramps, and implementing sidewalk and curb repairs.

June 11, 2020

Our Response to Police Brutality and Commitment to Racial Equity

We stand with the millions of people protesting the brutal murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade, Sean Monterrosa, Erik Salgado, Ahmaud Arbery, and many other Black and Brown people unjustly killed at the hands of law enforcement and white civilians.

May 29, 2020

MTC Distributes $780 million in Federal Relief Funds to Bay Area Transit Agencies

To determine how the remaining portion of the $1.3 billion in federal CARES funding should be distributed, MTC established the Blue Ribbon Transit Recovery Task Force, which will also inform transit agency recovery strategies.

Screenshot of COVID-Era Congestion Tracker

May 29, 2020

Mapping the Effects of Shelter-in-Place on Traffic Congestion

The recent shelter-in-place orders have changed traffic patterns and congestion much more rapidly than we’ve ever seen.

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

May 26, 2020

Downtown Congestion Pricing Study: Spring 2020 Update

What does coronavirus mean for our Downtown Congestion Pricing Study? The future is uncertain, but as we move toward economic recovery, we expect to see the return of congestion, possibly at greater levels than before.

a street with a windy layout to slow down drivers

May 21, 2020

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

The SFMTA’s Residential Traffic Calming Program is a resident-directed program that implements traffic calming measures to reduce speeding on residential streets in San Francisco.

April 28, 2020

A Ride Home for Essential Workers

New initiative provides additional resources for essential workers needing to get home when transit options are most restricted

April 24, 2020

Muni, BART and Bay Ferry to Receive $157M in State Transit Grants

Muni, BART and Bay Ferry to receive $157M in state transit grants. Funding will purchase more than 300 new BART railcars, improve reliability and efficiency for the J Line and M Line, and invest in zero-emission ferry service between San Francisco and Mission Bay.

Map of the highway that will be under construction

April 15, 2020

Fast-Tracking the US 101 Alemany Deck Replacement

Caltrans is accelerating the US 101 Alemany deck replacement to April 25th, taking advantage of decreased traffic amid the Bay Area’s shelter in place order.

April 14, 2020

The Transportation Authority’s COVID-19 Response

In order to limit the spread of Coronavirus, the Governor’s office and City of San Francisco have directed residents to practice social distancing and stay home as much as possible. For this reason, the Transportation Authority has shifted to a virtual office and will be hosting essential public meetings for the public online.

April 08, 2020

Securing Transportation Funding Amid the Pandemic

The Transportation Authority will continue to support the cash needs for a multitude of public works and transit projects across the city. We are also working on keeping capital project delivery moving forward and collaborating with partner agencies to ensure San Francisco’s needs and priorities are included in federal and state responses to the crisis.

April 08, 2020

Congestion Pricing: A 🌎Global Concept

Cities around the world have implemented congestion pricing and several more are following in their footsteps. We can learn from results elsewhere as we analyze what the effects of a congestion pricing program might be in San Francisco.

A car and bus driving on the new repaved street

April 06, 2020

Safer, Smoother Streets Coming to 19th Avenue

Street safety improvements and new paving are coming to 19th Avenue, thanks to the Senate Bill 1 Gas Tax and San Francisco's half-cent sales tax for transportation. Caltrans has started repaving lower 19th Avenue from Holloway to John Daly Boulevard, with additional street paving to come after the city implements safety and transit reliability improvements on 19th Avenue.

April 01, 2020

Transportation Authority Board Allocates Funding for New Muni Trains

The Transportation Authority Board voted to approve SFMTA’s purchase of 219 new Muni light rail train cars to replace its aging fleet. The new vehicles will improve reliability and be easier to maintain.

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.