Introduction
In May 2012, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) adopted the inaugural OBAG Program (Cycle) 1 to better integrate the region’s federal transportation program with its Sustainable Communities Strategy (SCS). Pursuant to SB 375 (Steinberg 2008), the SCS aligns regional transportation planning with land use and housing in order to meet state greenhouse gas reduction targets. The OBAG County program established funding guidelines and policies to reward jurisdictions that accept housing allocations through the Regional Housing Need Allocation process and that have historically produced housing. It also promoted transportation investments in Priority Development Areas (PDAs), which are places near public transit planned for new homes, jobs and community amenities, created and planned by local governments, which nominate eligible areas to the Association of Bay Area Governments for adoption. In November 2015, MTC adopted the OBAG Cycle 2 framework, largely maintaining the same framework and policies as OBAG 1, with some refinements that attempted to address the region’s growing challenge with the lack of housing and affordable housing, in particular.
In January 2022, MTC adopted the OBAG Cycle 3 framework. Like past cycles, the OBAG 3 framework was designed to advance the implementation of Plan Bay Area 2050, incorporate recent MTC policy initiatives, address federal planning and programming requirements, advance equity and safety, and emphasize a partnership between MTC and county transportation agencies like the Transportation Authority.
As the Congestion Management Agency for San Francisco, the Transportation Authority is responsible for managing San Francisco’s OBAG 3 County Program.
Contact
obag@sfcta.org
The Transportation Authority has funded San Francisco projects over three OBAG funding cycles. The first cycle, covering Fiscal Years 2012/13 to 2016/17, programmed over $35 million. The second cycle, covering Fiscal Years 2017/18 to 2021/22, programmed over $42.2 million to projects. The third cycle, covering Fiscal Years 2022/23 to 2025/26, programmed over $50.5 million to projects.
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Funding Cycles
The Transportation Authority has funded San Francisco projects, shown in the charts below, over two OBAG funding cycles. The first cycle, covering Fiscal Years 2012/13 to 2016/17, programmed over $35 million and the second cycle, covering Fiscal Years 2017/18 to 2021/22, programmed over $42.2 million to projects. The third cycle, which was approved by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission in January 2023, covers Fiscal Years 2022/23 to FY 2025/26 with $50.6 million programmed.
Cycle 3
| Project Sponsor | Project Name | OBAG Funds | Total Project Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work Progressing | |||
| SFMTA | 29 Sunset Improvement Project Phase 1 (construction) | $5,976,000 | $13,661,000 |
| SFMTA | Central Embarcadero Safety (construction) | $6,320,000 | $10,695,000 |
| SFMTA | Light Rail Vehicles (for SFCTA West Side Bridges) (construction) | $14,899,000¹ | $1,126,960,331 |
| SFMTA | Light Rail Vehicles (for SFCTA Yerba Buena Island Multi-Use Path and Related Improvements) (construction) | $750,000² | $1,126,960,331 |
| SFMTA | San Francisco Safe Routes to School Non-Infrastructure Project (construction) | $7,082,000 | $8,000,000 |
| BART | Elevator Modernization Phase 1.3 (Embarcadero, Montgomery St, Powell St, Civic Center/UN Plaza, Glen Park) (construction) | $13,300,000 | $42,900,000 |
| SFCTA | Yerba Buena Island Multi-Use Pathway (design) | $2,250,000² | $120,441,000 |
| Cycle 3 Total | $50,577,000 | ||
Cycle 2
| Project Sponsor | Project Name | OBAG Funds | Total Project Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Completed | |||
| SF Public Works | John Yehall Chin Elementary Safe Routes to School (construction) | $0⁴ | $4,200,000 |
| SFMTA | Geary Bus Rapid Transit Phase 1 (construction) | $6,939,000 | $64,656,000 |
| SFMTA | San Francisco Safe Routes to School Non-Infrastructure Project, 2019 – 2021 (environmental studies, construction) | $2,813,264 | $3,177,752 |
| SFMTA | Central Subway (construction) | $15,980,000 | $1,931,000,000 |
| SF Public Works | Better Market Street (design) | $3,366,000³ ⁴ | $603,720,000 |
| Caltrain | Peninsula Corridor Electrification Project (construction) | $11,187,736 | $1,980,253,000 |
| Work Progressing | |||
| BART | Embarcadero Station: Platform Elevator Phase 1 (construction) | $2,000,000 | $24,817,461⁵ |
| Cycle 2 Total | $42,286,000 | ||
Cycle 1
| Project Sponsor | Project Name | OBAG Funds | Total Project Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Completed | |||
| SF Public Works | Broadway Chinatown Streetscape Improvement (environmental studies, design, construction) | $3,477,537⁶ ⁷ | $7,102,487 |
| SF Public Works | ER Taylor Elementary School Safe Routes to School (environmental studies, design, construction) | $400,115⁷ ⁸ | $604,573 |
| SF Public Works | Longfellow Elementary School Safe Routes to School (environmental studies, design, construction) | $670,307 | $852,855 |
| SF Public Works | Second Street Streetscape Improvement (environmental studies, design, construction) | $10,567,997⁸ | $15,415,115 |
| SFMTA | Light Rail Vehicle (LRV) Procurement (construction) | $10,227,540⁹ | $175,000,000 |
| SFMTA | Lombard Street US-101 Corridor (construction) | $1,910,000⁶ | $24,263,920 |
| SFMTA | Mansell Corridor Improvement (design, construction) | $1,762,239 | $6,807,348 |
| SFMTA | Masonic Avenue Complete Streets (construction) | $0⁹ | $22,785,900 |
| Transbay Joint Powers Authority | Transbay Transit Center Bike and Pedestrian Improvements (construction) | $6,000,000 | $11,480,440 |
| Cycle 1 Total | $35,015,735 | ||
¹ On December 13, 2022, the Transportation Authority Board approved a Prop K/OBAG fund exchange between SFCTA’s Yerba Buena Island West Side Bridges Seismic Retrofit project and SFMTA’s Light Rail Vehicle (LRV) Procurement project to assist with project delivery. See Resolution 23-22 for more detail.
² On November 28, 2023, the Transportation Authority Board approved a Prop K/OBAG fund exchange between SFCTA's Yerba Buena Island Multi-Use Pathway and Related Improvements and SFMTA's Light Rail Vehicle (LRV) Procurement project to assist with project delivery. See Resolution 24-19 for more detail.
³ On November 27, 2018, the Transportation Authority Board approved a Prop K fund exchange with Better Market Street to help backfill the Central Subway RIP commitment. See Resolution 19-22 for more detail.
⁴ On July 23, 2019, the Transportation Authority Board approved a Prop K/OBAG fund exchange between Better Market Street and John Yehall Chin to assist with project delivery. See Resolution 20-02 for more detail.
⁵ On October 28, 2025, the Transportation Authority Board approved an amendment to update the name, scope, schedule, budget, and cost of BART's Embarcadero Station: Platform Elevator project to reflect a phased project delivery approach. See Resolution 26-20 for more detail.
⁶ As part of OBAG 1, MTC assigned $1.91 million in STIP Transportation Enhancement funds to SFPW's Chinatown Broadway IV streetscape project. However, the STIP funds were unavailable when needed so the funds were swapped with SFMTA local revenue bond funds. In October 2015, the Transportation Authority Board reprogrammed the funds to SFPW's Lombard Street US-101 Corridor Improvement via the 2016 Regional Transportation Improvement Program, as requested by SFMTA and SFPW Resolution 16-19 (PDF).
⁷ On December 15, 2015, the Transportation Authority Board approved SF Public Works' request to reprogram $67,265 cost savings from the recently completed ER Taylor SR2S to Chinatown Broadway, which received a higher-than-anticipated bid to its original construction contract advertisement.
⁸ On June 28, 2016, the Transportation Authority Board approved SF Public Works' request to reprogram additional $51,215 from the completed ER Taylor SR2S to Second Street to cover the cost of the pedestrian lighting, which was added to the scope per the community's request
⁹ In order to minimize risk of losing federal funds due to project delays, in February 2015, the Transportation Authority Board reprogrammed $10,227,540 in OBAG funds from SFMTA's Masonic Avenue project to the LRV Procurement project, with the condition that SFMTA continue to follow OBAG reporting requirements for the Masonic Avenue project. See the Plans and Programs Committee memo (PDF) (February 3, 2015) and Resolution 15-42 (PDF) for more detail.
Reporting Procedures
For reporting to the Transportation Authority, quarterly progress reports must be submitted by January 15, April 15, July 15, and October 15. Quarterly progress reports should be entered via each OBAG project’s page in the Transportation Authority's Portal.
Please refer to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission’s Resolution 3606 for Regional Project Funding Delivery Policy Guidance for FHWA-Administered Federal Funds in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Contact
obag@sfcta.org
Key Documents
OBAG Cycle 3
- Resolution 22-51 in June 2022 (PDF)
- Resolution 23-10 in September 2022 (PDF)
- Resolution 23-22 in December 2022 (PDF)
- OBAG Cycle 3 County Program Framework Memo and Presentation (4/27/2022)
- San Francisco One Bay Area Grant (OBAG) Cycle 3 Call for Projects Schedule
- Metropolitan Transportation Commission One Bay Area Grant webpage
OBAG Cycle 2
The Transportation Authority programmed $42.2 million in Cycle 2 OBAG funds to six projects in three actions:
- Resolution 18-5 in July 2017 (PDF)
- Resolution 18-13 in September 2017 (PDF)
- Resolution 18-29 in January 2018 (PDF)
OBAG Cycle 1
In June 2013, the Transportation Authority programmed $35 million in Cycle 1 OBAG funds to seven projects:
- Resolution 13-63 (PDF)
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OBAG Cycle 4 Call For Projects
Apply for San Francisco’s OBAG 4 County Program by 5 pm on July 7, 2026
The San Francisco County Transportation Authority is pleased to announce a call for projects for up to $48,660,000 through the One Bay Area Grant Cycle 4 County Program for San Francisco over the next four years.
In February 2026, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission adopted the OBAG Cycle 4 County & Local Program Call for Projects Guidelines. Through the OBAG County program, MTC directs federal funding to projects and programs that implement Plan Bay Area, with particular focus on projects that support Priority Development Areas — places near public transit planned for new homes, jobs, and community amenities, and Transit-Oriented Communities — places within one half-mile from transit stops and stations that are designed to enable people to access and use transit more often for more types of trips. As the Congestion Management Agency for San Francisco, the Transportation Authority is responsible for identifying San Francisco’s OBAG 4 county priorities and submitting them to MTC by October 31st. MTC staff will evaluate the Congestion Management Agency project nominations using regional criteria and recommend a subset of projects from the regionwide candidate pool to its Commission in early 2027.
Eligible Applicants
Bay Area cities, counties, transit agencies, federally-recognized Tribal governments, and congestion management agencies are eligible to apply.
Eligible Project Types
Eligible project types include, but are not limited to, transit expansion, reliability, and access improvements; safety, streetscape, and complete streets improvements; transportation demand management programs including education and outreach, and mobility hub planning and implementation; Safe Routes to School capital and non-infrastructure programs; and PDA planning and implementation.
See MTC’s OBAG 4 County & Local Program Call for Projects Guidelines and Project Selection and Programming Policies for the full list of eligible project types.
Available Funding
This competitive call for projects is for up to $48,660,000 in OBAG 4 County Program funds over the four-year programming period of fiscal years beginning in 2026 to 2029.
The minimum grant amount is $500,000 and there is no maximum grant amount beyond that which fits within the funds available. The local match is 11.47% in committed or programmed funds for the requested phase. For capital projects, sponsors may demonstrate fully funding the pre-construction phases (e.g. project development, environmental, or design) with local funds and claim toll credits in lieu of a match for the construction phase.
Screening and Prioritization Criteria
MTC requires Congestion Management Agencies to use its established screening and prioritization criteria but allows counties to add criteria to prioritize projects based on the needs within each county. San Francisco’s project Screening and Prioritization Criteria will be used to determine San Francisco’s OBAG 4 project nominations. Applicants should also refer to the Project Evaluation Rubric for details on how to demonstrate the specific project benefits and elements that will be considered in project evaluation.
Given the challenge of meeting the timely use of funds requirements on these federal OBAG funds and MTC’s emphasis on deliverability, we will give strong consideration to project readiness when selecting projects. For more detail on the timely use of funds requirements, including deadlines for sponsors to receive federal authorization to spend the funds, please refer to MTC’s Regional Project Delivery Policy Guidance. In general, the more criteria a project satisfies and the better it meets them, the higher a project will be ranked within the San Francisco project nomination list.
Monitoring and Support
As Congestion Management Agency, the Transportation Authority is responsible for ensuring that projects are delivered in a timely manner, that the projects remain consistent with the original purpose and general scope approved by the Transportation Authority Board and MTC, and that no OBAG funds are lost to San Francisco or the region. As such, sponsor agencies awarded OBAG 4 funds will be required to provide regular updates to Transportation Authority staff on project status and activities, and any issues that may affect project delivery and costs. We expect these updates in a timely manner but no less frequently than quarterly via the Transportation Authority’s online grant portal. Ongoing communication enables Transportation Authority staff to assist with resolving issues and keep our commissioners and the public up to date on delivery of San Francisco’s OBAG 4 program of projects.
Schedule
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| April 17, 2026 | Transportation Authority issues OBAG 4 Call for Projects |
| April 28, 2026 | Transportation Authority Board anticipated final approval of OBAG 4 County Framework |
| April 30, 2026 at 2 p.m. | Transportation Authority Call for Projects Workshop for eligible project sponsors (Details TBA) |
| July 7, 2026 at 5 p.m. | Applications due to the Transportation Authority |
| July 27, 2026 | Bicycle Advisory Committee - Review applications received and Complete Streets Checklist |
| September 23, 2026 | Transportation Authority Community Advisory Committee recommended adoption of OBAG 4 County Program of Projects |
| October 6, 2026 | Transportation Authority Board preliminary adoption of OBAG 4 County Program of Projects |
| October 27, 2026 | Transportation Authority Board final adoption of OBAG 4 County Program of Projects |
| October 31, 2026 | Deadline for Transportation Authority to submit OBAG 4 San Francisco Project Nominations to MTC for evaluation |
| Early 2027 | MTC approves OBAG 4 projects and programs OBAG 4 funds |
Meeting dates are subject to change. Please check our website and the Bicycle Advisory Committee website for the most up to date information.
Opportunities for Public Involvement
Public input plays an important role in identifying San Francisco’s community priorities. Members of the public are invited to share project ideas during public comment at Transportation Authority Community Advisory Committee and Board meetings and by emailing obag@sfcta.org before the July 7th application deadline.
Transportation Authority staff will share project ideas received with the relevant eligible sponsors.
Following the July 7th application deadline, submitted applications will be posted on this webpage for public review and comment. There will also be an opportunity to provide feedback on the recommended project nominations in fall 2026.
Application Guidance and Materials
To apply, eligible sponsors must email obag@sfcta.org at least a week ahead of the application deadline to receive a shared folder where the application materials can be uploaded. Sponsors should note email addresses that need access to the shared folder.
The following application materials must be uploaded in their original source document format to the shared folder by 5 p.m. on July 7, 2026:
- The MTC OBAG 4 County Program Base Application Form in the original format as an editable PDF
- The San Francisco Supplemental Application Form in the original MS Word format
- The San Francisco detailed Schedule, Budget, Cost and Funding Plan in the original MS Excel format
- A PDF of a draft MTC Complete Streets Checklist exported from the MTC Complete Streets Checklist portal. Transportation Authority staff will present Complete Streets Checklists for all submitted applications to the Bicycle Advisory Committee for review. After BAC review, project applicants can add BAC comments to the Complete Streets Checklist via the portal and submit to MTC. See MTC's Complete Streets website for more information on the checklist.
- Other associated attachments in the original format (e.g. MS Word, Excel or PDF)
- If a project is CMAQ eligible: the Supplemental Air Quality Inputs Form.
- One compiled PDF of the entire application
Every project must have its own application. If a sponsor submits more than one application, please indicate project priority order in the San Francisco Supplemental Application Form. Please create individual folders in the Sharepoint for each application.
OBAG Cycle 4 Call for Project Materials
OBAG 4 Call for Projects Memo (PDF)
MTC OBAG 4 County Program Base Application Form (editable PDF)
OBAG 4 San Francisco Supplemental Application Form (Word)
San Francisco Detailed Schedule, Budget, Cost and Funding Plan (Excel)
MTC Complete Streets Checklist Portal. See also MTC’s Complete Streets website.
MTC Supplemental Air Quality Inputs Form
OBAG 4 San Francisco County Screening and Prioritization Criteria (PDF)
OBAG 4 Evaluation Rubric (PDF)
MTC Regional Project Delivery Policy Guidance (Resolution 3606) (PDF)
Maps
MTC Priority Development Area and Transit-Oriented Communities Map (Interactive Map)
San Francisco Equity Priority Communities Map (PDF)
San Francisco High Injury Network (Interactive Map)
Contact
obag@sfcta.org
Nicolette Chan, Senior Transportation Planner, 415-522-4815
Erin Slichter, Transportation Planner, 415-522-4837