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August 10, 2021
Every year, the Transportation Authority provides about $10 million in half-cent sales tax for transportation funding to support the SF Paratransit program. This funding supports over one-third of operating costs for accessible taxis, pre-scheduled van trips, inter-county trips, and group van trips to senior centers.
August 04, 2021
Well-maintained streets provide critical infrastructure for safe mobility. The Transportation Authority Board approved $3 million in funding from the half-cent sales tax for transportation to resurface 36 blocks of Golden Gate Avenue and Laguna Street.
August 02, 2021
Quick-build designs include a two-way protected bikeway on the water side of the road, northbound vehicle lane reduction, and expanded curbside loading near the Ferry Building to help improve safety, mobility, connectivity, and accessibility for all users of the Embarcadero.
July 28, 2021
We provided over $3.3 million in half-cent sales tax for transportation funds and vehicle registration fee funds to support major streetscape and infrastructure improvements along Haight Street.
July 27, 2021
The District 4 Mobility Study explores ways to increase walking, biking, and transit use in the Outer Sunset and Parkside neighborhoods. This month our board gave initial approval of the draft final report.
July 09, 2021
This project will transform Taraval Street to enhance safety, reduce travel time, and improve reliability. We've allocated over $20 million in half-cent sales tax and Prop AA vehicle registration fee funds for the construction of the next phase of improvements.
July 06, 2021
The San Francisco County Transportation Authority has maintained the highest possible rating of AAA by Fitch Ratings for $235.3 million in senior sales tax revenue bonds. The rating reflects the agency’s strong and resilient maintenance of the voter-approved half-cent sales tax for transportation and stable outlook.
June 23, 2021
Our board gave initial approval for the Great Highway Concepts Evaluation Final Report this month. Read the report to learn about our evaluation and findings for the long-term future of the Great Highway.
June 22, 2021
Our board advanced two projects to address challenges with safety and circulation surrounding Balboa Park Station and the I-280 off-ramps.
June 22, 2021
Street trees have the potential to provide many benefits by helping to calm vehicle traffic and improving livability.
June 21, 2021
We provided over $3 million in San Francisco’s half-cent sales tax and Prop AA vehicle registration fee to upgrade traffic signals, pedestrian countdown signals, and more along Gough Street.
June 10, 2021
SFMTA’s Folsom Streetscape project will redesign Folsom Street between 2nd and 11th Streets to provide safer, easier access to key destinations for people walking, bicycling, and taking transit.
May 26, 2021
Bay Area transit service providers are welcoming riders back with increased service and fare discounts as San Francisco reopens.
May 25, 2021
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, John F. Kennedy Drive has been closed to cars to allow people to walk and bicycle while social distancing. We evaluated options for JFK Drive to improve park access which was summarized in a final report approved by the Transportation Authority Board.