Riders on the L Taraval use new “clear zones” that improve safety. These clear zones will be in place until full concrete boarding islands can be added during construction of the L Taraval Rapid...
On March 8, Tess Rothstein was tragically killed while riding her bicycle on Howard Street approaching 6th Street. Moreover, like all traffic fatalities, it was preventable. San Francisco's Vision...
As our city continues to grow and our streets become busier, we need to work harder and faster to ensure people can get around safely. Two projects currently underway, will soon create a safer and...
The SFMTA is happy to report that the Van Ness inbound platform escalator, the last unit in line for rehabilitation, is now entirely functional once again after months of construction. We initially...
Existing conditions of the project area that are slated for improvements. The SFMTA will be holding a Virtual Engineering Public Hearing on the Folsom Quick-Build Project . This project is an effort...
Tuesday, December 15, 2020 to Friday, January 15, 2021
Thanks to all who participated in the Golden Gate and Leavenworth Quick-Build open houses. The virtual open houses are now closed. Please stay tuned for more information about the public hearing and...
With Vision Zero , our goal is straight-forward: traffic deaths are not just preventable, they’re unacceptable and we must work to eliminate them. One death on our streets due to traffic violence is...
The 7th Street Safety Project (Phase 3) is continuing construction to complete traffic safety improvements for all road users along the corridor. Construction work began May 2020 to install project...
There is safety in numbers. That’s true in more ways than one, which is why we're proud to share that San Francisco is one of the 10 cities across the nation today to be named as a member of the new...
In February 2020, Embarcadero Enhancement Project staff presented an update to the Port Commission with two Quick-Build project proposals between Mission to Folsom streets and at Pier 35 to expedite...
The SFMTA worked with San Francisco Public Works to create the city’s first raised bikeway on a two-block stretch of Market Street between 12th and Gough streets in the eastbound/downtown direction...
A draft design has been developed for the Franklin Street Quick-Build project. Read on to learn more about the planning process, and view the draft design. What we heard The project team conducted...
The final design for the 17th Street Quick-Build Project was unanimously approved at the March 5th SFMTA Board of Directors meeting. This concludes the planning/legislation phase of a project we...
The Quick-Build phase of the Geary Boulevard Improvement Project is almost complete, marking a major step towards better bus service and safer streets for people traveling on Geary. Here’s a recap of...
SFMTA RELEASES REPORT ON SUCESS OF SAFER INTERSECTIONS PROJECT Left Turn Traffic Calming Project and “Safety—It’s Your Turn” education campaign result in safer turns San Francisco – November 18, 2021...
Green space, open sky and cultural experiences are what we expect at Golden Gate Park – not cars traveling at unsafe speeds. As part of a team effort to address chronic speeding at John F. Kennedy...
As part of the Geary Rapid Project , work to replace aging water and sewer lines on Geary Boulevard, in coordination with San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, continues. Work to replace water...
As part of the Geary Rapid Project , work to replace aging water and sewer lines on Geary Boulevard, in coordination with San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, continues. East of Van Ness Avenue...
Rendering of 6th Street between Market and Howard Streets When planning for new projects in Downtown San Francisco, the SFMTA must look at potential sites through multiple lenses: How did previous...
Update 5/6/22 - The budget will be headed to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors Budget and Appropriations Committee on May 18th to be considered for adoption by the Board of Supervisors...
Here at the SFMTA, we are focused on creating the fastest, safest and most reliable public transportation network for all San Franciscans. This is why we consider it a top priority to hear from our...
On Tuesday, August 15, 2023, the SFMTA Board of Directors unanimously approved the Geary Boulevard Improvement Project, including the full Quick-Build component of the project. Watch the August 15...
In May 2020, Mayor Breed announced the release of the Tenderloin Neighborhood Safety Assessment and Plan for COVID-19 -- a report of the current conditions in the Tenderloin and a block-by-block plan...
Today, the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) released “ A Turn Toward Safety: The Safer Intersections Project ,” a report detailing the impact of the Left Turn Traffic Calming...