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.
MyStreetSF Interactive Map
Visit MyStreetSF to see a map of projects funded by the One Bay Area Grant Program.
Funding Cycles
The Transportation Authority has funded San Francisco projects, shown in the charts below, over three 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.
One Bay Area Grant Project Lists
View OBAG Project Lists (Programming) for all cycles (Google Sheet)
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
Applications for San Francisco’s OBAG 4 County Program were due July 7, 2026. A total of 14 applications were submitted by the deadline from six agencies requesting a total of $89.2 million.
Staff Recommendations
San Francisco County Transportation Authority released staff recommended project nominations for the San Francisco One Bay Area Grant Cycle 4 County Program. The nominated projects meet MTC’s OBAG 4 eligibility requirements and scored well on San Francisco’s Board-adopted evaluation criteria.
The staff project nomination list consists of six projects for San Francisco’s 120% nomination target ($48.66 million) and seven projects on a contingency list. Of the six projects on the 120% nomination target list, all but one is nominated for the full OBAG amount requested. Staff also recommend prioritizing two projects to advance with funding from other Transportation Authority-administered sources, rather than OBAG.
The project nominations will be presented to the Community Advisory Committee on September 9 and to the Transportation Authority Board on September 15 for approval. Following Board approval, the Transportation Authority will submit the ranked nomination list to MTC, which will evaluate nominations regionally and select projects for OBAG 4 funding.
View the Community Advisory Committee Packet (Item #5) for more details on the project nomination list.
| Rank | Project Name (Sponsor) | District(s) | Phase | Requested OBAG Amount | Recommended OBAG Nomination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROJECT LIST FOR 120% OBAG NOMINATION TARGET | |||||
| 1 | Mission Street Safety Improvements Project (SFPW) | 6 | Construction | $23,293,000 | $23,293,000 |
| 2 | Howard Streetscape Project (SFMTA) | 6 | Construction | $8,937,000 | $8,937,000 |
| 3 | 16th Street Plaza Redesign Project (BART) | 9 | Design | $1,062,000 | $1,062,000 |
| 4 | Access for All: Downtown Curb Ramp and Access Improvements (SFPW) | 3, 5 | Construction | $10,005,000 | $10,005,000 |
| 5 | Bayview Caltrain Station (SFCTA) | 10 | Planning | $1,062,000 | $1,062,000 |
| 6 | Treasure Island Electric Ferry Pilot (TIMMA) | 6 | Pilot Operations | $5,000,000 | $5,000,000 |
| Total: | $49,359,000 | $48,660,000 | |||
| OBAG PROJECT CONTINGENCY LIST | |||||
| 6 | Treasure Island Electric Ferry Pilot (TIMMA) | 6 | Pilot Operations | $699,000 | $699,000 |
| 7 | 22nd Street Station ADA Improvement Project (Caltrain) | 10 | Construction | $14,147,000 | $14,147,000 |
| 8 | Geary-19th Avenue Subway (SFCTA) | 1, 4, 5, 6, 7 | Planning | $1,500,000 | $1,500,000 |
| 9 | 16th Street Mission Elevator Modernization (BART) | 9 | Construction | $8,000,000 | $8,000,000 |
| 10 | Chinatown Community-Based Transportation Plan (SFMTA) | 3 | Planning | $592,000 | $592,000 |
| 11 | California Street Transit and Safety Project (SFMTA) | 1, 2 | Construction | $10,878,000 | $10,878,000 |
| 12 | Traffic Signal Cabinet and Fiber Communications Upgrade Program (SFMTA) | 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 11 | Construction | $2,666,000 | $2,666,000 |
| Total: | $38,482,000 | $38,482,000 | |||
| PROJECTS RECOMMENDED FOR NON-OBAG FUNDS | |||||
| West Portal Station Horseshoe Improvement Project (SFMTA) | 7 | Design and Construction | $1,500,000 | To be prioritized for Prop D TNC Tax funds | |
| Digital Wayfinding and New Paratransit Software Procurement (SFMTA) | citywide | Planning, Design, and Construction | $507,000 | To be prioritized for Prop L Paratransit program funds | |
| Total: | $2,007,000 | ||||
Share Your Input
Members of the public are invited to provide comments on the staff recommended project nominations during public comment at the September 9th Community Advisory Committee and September 15th Transportation Authority Board meetings where Transportation Authority staff will present the OBAG 4 project nominations.
Schedule
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| September 9, 2026 | Transportation Authority Community Advisory Committee recommends adoption of San Francisco's OBAG 4 County Program of Projects |
| September 15, 2026 | Transportation Authority Board preliminary adoption of San Francisco's OBAG 4 Project Nominations |
| September 29, 2026 | Transportation Authority Board final adoption of San Francisco's OBAG 4 Project Nominations |
| October 31, 2026 | Deadline for Transportation Authority to submit San Francisco's OBAG 4 Project Nominations to MTC |
| Early 2027 | MTC selects OBAG 4 projects and programs OBAG 4 funds |
Note: Meeting dates and materials are subject to change. Please check the Transportation Authority's website for up to date information.
Call for Projects Background
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.
In April 2026, the San Francisco County Transportation Authority announced 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 fiscal years beginning in 2026 to 2029. Applications were due July 7, 2026.
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.
OBAG Cycle 4 Call for Projects Materials
Application Materials
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
Resources
OBAG 4 Call for Projects Memo (PDF)
OBAG 4 San Francisco Call for Projects Workshop Slide Deck - April 30, 2026 (PDF)
OBAG 4 San Francisco County Screening and Prioritization Criteria (PDF)
OBAG 4 San Francisco County 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