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December 12, 2024
San Francisco residents share their transit experiences with projects we’ve helped fund through our voter-approved half-cent sales tax for transportation, ranging from neighborhood-scale improvements to capital projects.
December 05, 2024
The Metropolitan Transportation Commission awarded $750,000 to the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department to support the Visitacion Avenue Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Improvement Project.
December 02, 2024
The November 2024 election marked the 35th anniversary of the San Francisco County Transportation Authority. In 1989, city voters passed Proposition B, approving the first half-cent transportation sales tax expenditure plan and creating the Transportation Authority, the agency charged with its administration and overseen by the 11 members of the Board of Supervisors sitting in their capacity as the Transportation Authority’s Board of Commissioners.
November 22, 2024
On November 20, we joined District 10 Transportation Authority Board Member Shamann Walton, SFMTA, the California Air Resources Board, the Bayview Community Youth Center,
Community Congress for the Bayview Shuttle Program, Caltrain, SamTrans, community leaders, and more to celebrate the launch of the Bayview Shuttle.
Community Congress for the Bayview Shuttle Program, Caltrain, SamTrans, community leaders, and more to celebrate the launch of the Bayview Shuttle.
November 06, 2024
The Transportation Authority has launched community outreach for the Inner Sunset Transportation Study, which is exploring ways to improve safety and access within the commercial core of the neighborhood.
November 04, 2024
Water transit plays a critical role for many in the San Francisco Bay Area, and the ferry system is getting a major funding boost to support zero-emission service and a service network build-out.
November 01, 2024
The Construction Management Association of America has awarded the 2024 Golden Key Award to our Deputy Director for Capital Projects, Carl Holmes.
October 31, 2024
On October 9, we joined WalkSF, SFMTA, and our partners with Safe Routes to School to celebrate Walk and Roll to School Week at Dianne Feinstein Elementary.
October 28, 2024
The Transportation Authority presented the District 1 Multimodal Transportation Study Draft Final Report at the October 23 Community Advisory Committee meeting, which recommended its approval. The study will next be considered by the Transportation Authority Board on November 19.
September 27, 2024
We joined Transportation Authority Chair Mandelman, Transportation Authority Vice Chair Melgar, Transportation Authority Board Member Engardio, SFMTA, San Francisco Public Works, and the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to celebrate the completion of the L Taraval Improvement Project. We contributed nearly $19 million from our sales tax program and Prop AA funds to support the efforts.
September 25, 2024
The I-280 Northbound Geneva Avenue Off-Ramp Study was requested by District 11 Transportation Authority Board member Ahsha Safai to explore ways to improve safety and circulation at the I-280 northbound Geneva off-ramp next to Balboa Park BART and Muni station.
September 25, 2024
September celebrates Transit Month and we joined Transportation Authority Commissioners, State Senator Wiener, Mayor Breed, SFMTA, and San Francisco Transit Riders for a rally to kick off a month of transit-related events. Transit Month also highlights the need to fund agencies like SFMTA, BART, and Caltrain, as operators navigate changes due to pandemic-induced travel.
September 20, 2024
The Hillcrest Road Improvement Project will upgrade the roadway to modern roadway and seismic standards and provide additional space for pedestrians and bicyclists traveling between the Islands and east span of the Bay Bridge.
September 12, 2024
During our September 10 Transportation Authority Board meeting, Vision Zero staff from SFMTA and the San Francisco Department of Public Health presented updates on the quick-build program, severe injury and fatalities trends, and what’s next for Vision Zero.
August 30, 2024
We joined District 1 Transportation Authority Board Member Connie Chan, SFMTA, San Francisco Department of Public Works, Walk SF, and local residents to celebrate new rectangular rapid flashing beacons at 38th Avenue and Geary Boulevard.