District 4 Community Shuttle Study

Introduction

The District 4 Mobility Study, which the Transportation Authority completed in 2021, identified a community shuttle as a priority. The study found that there are about 17,000 drive-alone trips within the district on an average weekday. The study also found just 4% of trips within the district use transit.  

To help implement recommendations from the study, the Transportation Authority is now developing a business plan that will define an on-demand community shuttle service within District 4. The business plan will identify potential service models and establish the operating requirements of a successful service. This phase of the project also includes outlining the future operating phase cost and funding strategy.  

This District 4 Community Shuttle Study will conduct planning for a subsequent pilot implementation of on-demand community shuttle operations. Following a successful pilot, the service is envisioned to expand to meet longer-distance travel needs for District 4 residents and visitors with connections to surrounding neighborhoods with high travel demand. 

Project/Study Partners

The project is led by the Transportation Authority, in coordination with the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency and Office of Economic and Workforce Development. 

Goals 

Improve transit options and reduce private vehicle trips within District 4

• Provide an efficient alternative to driving for short distance trips
• Improve access to commercial corridors and other key destinations
• Increase transit use overall, including for seniors and people with disabilities
   

Cost and Funding 

This project was funded by the Transportation Authority’s Neighborhood Program at the request of former Transportation Authority Board Member Gordon Mar (District 4). 

Resources

Prop K Transportation Sales Tax Funding Request (PDF)

Contact 

Jean Paul Velez, Principal Transportation Planner
or d4shuttle@sfcta.org