Projects & Studies

Better Market Street

The Better Market Street project will deliver transformative transportation, street, and safety improvements along 2.2 miles of Market Street between Octavia Boulevard and the Embarcadero.

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A freeway ramp intersection with cars, people walking, and people biking

SoMa Freeway Ramp Intersection Safety Studies

The Transportation Authority has been studying how to improve safety at 15 SoMa intersections where freeway on- and off-ramps meet city streets.

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A new Caltrain vehicle headed to San Francisco

Caltrain Electrification

The Caltrain Electrification project will bring fully electrified service to Caltrain.

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A child getting into a Prius with help from a school aide

Child Transportation Study

Getting children to school and aftercare in San Francisco is often challenging, particularly for households with multiple children, each of whom may be bound for different destinations.

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A view of Cow Palace from the Geneva Ave/Schwerin intersection

Geneva-Harney Bus Rapid Transit Feasibility Study

The Geneva-Harney Bus Rapid Transit line is a proposed rapid transit service that will provide existing and future neighborhoods along the San Mateo-San Francisco County border with a rapid bus connection to regional transit service.

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Balboa Park Station Circulation Improvements

The Balboa Park BART/Muni Station is one of the busiest transit hubs in San Francisco. Local agencies are working to improve circulation in the Balboa Park interchange and station area.

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San Francisco Parking Supply and Utilization Study

This study explored the effectiveness of parking-based approaches to manage traffic congestion in San Francisco.

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Bayview Hunters Point Mobility Study

This study focused on improving residents’ access to groceries, health appointments, after-school programs, and other important services.

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People eating on tables in parking spots in front of a cafe

Columbus Avenue Neighborhood Transportation Study

The objective of the Columbus Avenue Neighborhood Transportation Study was to identify changes to transportation infrastructure and policies that could enhance the livability and economic viability of the Columbus Avenue corridor.

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A view of a Caltrain vehicle crossing Jerrold Avenue

Quint-Jerrold Connector Road

The proposed Quint-Jerrold Connector Road will link Quint Street, just north of Oakdale Avenue, to Jerrold Avenue via a new road along the west side of the Caltrain tracks.

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An aerial view of the Potrero Hill neighborhood

Potrero Hill Neighborhood Transportation Plan

This community-based transportation plan for the southern Potrero Hill neighborhood of San Francisco identified transportation priorities at the neighborhood scale.

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Central Freeway and Octavia Boulevard Circulation Study

This 2012 study evaluated the performance of the transportation system in the Market-Octavia area and recommend changes for improving travel options and traffic management in the area.

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BART Perks Test Program

BART Perks was a six-month test program to explore new ways to reduce crowding on BART.

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Uncontrolled Pedestrian Crossing on Fulton Street

Fulton Street Safety Project

The SFMTA will develop recommendations and conceptual designs for safety and accessibility improvements for up to 1.5 miles of Fulton Street between Stanyan and LaPlaya.

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New 40' Trolley Coaches in Service on 6 Parnassus Route

Frederick and Clayton Traffic Calming

The goal of the Frederick and Clayton Traffic Calming Project is to increase visibility of pedestrians and improve pedestrian safety on Frederick and Clayton streets.