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The San Francisco County Transportation Authority, in coordination with the SFMTA and the San Francisco Planning Department, is studying a potential new rail subway under Geary Boulevard and 19th Avenue, as part of the Geary/19th Avenue Subway Regional Connections Study. The study was requested by Transportation Authority Board Vice Chair Myrna Melgar in recognition of the need for better rapid transit options as the city plans for growth.
This subway investment was recommended in the Transportation Authority’s San Francisco Transportation Plan, after being identified in the SFMTA’s Transit Strategy, as part of ConnectSF, San Francisco’s long-range transportation planning process. The goal of the study is to lay out the strategic choices and planning considerations for this potential major capital investment with the aim of better connecting communities both within San Francisco and to the broader Bay Area while advancing and addressing our city’s long-term transportation, climate, and housing goals and needs.
The subway would serve the city’s most crowded bus corridors, connecting some of our busiest neighborhoods to downtown and regional destinations. Key anticipated benefits of the project include reduced crowding and faster trips for transit riders, improved travel time and reliability for all types of trips, and the potential to reduce vehicle miles traveled and greenhouse gas emissions. Planning a subway is a multi-phase effort, occurring over many years with gathering the necessary funds and construction at least 15+ years away.
Join us for a virtual town hall to learn more about the study. We are hosting two virtual town hall events via Zoom on July 17 and July 20. Both virtual town hall events will present the same information. Materials and interpretation services will be available in Chinese and Spanish. To request additional language support or any other accommodations, please email us at geary19th@sfcta.org at least 72 hours in advance of the meetings.
We want to hear from you!
July 17 Virtual Town Hall
Join us for a virtual town hall for the Geary/19th Avenue Subway and Regional Connections Study, featuring opening remarks by Transportation Authority Board Vice Chair Myrna Melgar.
Date: Wednesday, July 17
Time: 6 to 7 p.m.
To register: click here to register
July 20 Virtual Town Hall
Join us for a virtual town hall for the Geary/19th Avenue Subway and Regional Connections Study.
Date: Saturday, July 20
Time: 10 to 11 a.m.
To register: click here to register
*Chinese and Spanish interpretations will be available. Additional language interpretation will be provided if a request is made at least 72 hours before the meeting.
A recording of the town hall will be available for viewing after these events, and our study team is also available to meet with your neighborhood group or organization – contact geary19th@sfcta.org to request a meeting.
Learn more about the study and sign up for email updates at sfcta.org/geary19th.
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