The Messenger Newsletter for May 2018

 
Announcements

Survey: Help us get the most out of San Francisco’s transportation sales tax 

We are updating the list of projects that will be funded by San Francisco’s transportation sales tax over the next five years.

How do you want to spend our city’s transportation sales tax funds?

Take this 3-minute survey.

The Transportation Authority administers San Francisco’s half-cent local transportation sales tax. Learn more.


On Your June Ballot: The Regional Measure 3 Bridge Toll Ballot Measure

Regional Measure 3 is a $4.45 billion traffic relief and transit improvement program funded by increased bridge tolls on the Bay Area’s seven state-owned toll bridges (all toll-bridges except the Golden Gate Bridge). Residents in San Francisco and other Bay Area counties will vote on this measure in the upcoming June 5, 2018 election.

If approved by a combined majority of all voters, these projects would be financed by a $1 increase in tolls on the Bay Area’s seven state-owned toll bridges beginning Jan. 1, 2019, followed by a $1 increase in January 2022 and another $1 increase in January 2025.

What’s in it for San Francisco? The measure includes funding for many critical local and regional projects including:

·         Muni and BART fleet expansion
·         The Caltrain downtown rail extension
·         Expanded ferry service
·         Bay Trail and Safe Routes to School upgrades
·         Regional carpool or express lanes
·         Clipper upgrades and more.

Funding Late Night Transportation for Communities in Need  

The Transportation Authority Board has advanced more than $2.5 million in funding to provide two years of late-night transit service for new and existing routes.

The SFMTA will use this funding to:

·         Add late-night service extending the L-Owl to Fisherman’s Wharf
·         Continue Owl service on the 48 Quintara/24th Street route
·         Continue Owl service on the 44 O’Shaughnessy route

All-night commuters include a diverse population of workers, residents, and visitors who travel to and from homes, jobs, entertainment activities, and other locations between 9pm and 5am, many of whom have low and moderate incomes.

Funding for extending late-night service comes from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission’s Lifeline Transportation Program. San Francisco’s share of the Lifeline Transportation Program is administered by the Transportation Authority.

Visit our website to learn more.


State announces Billions in Senate Bill 1 funding for Transportation Projects Across California

The California State Transportation Agency and the California Transportation Commission recently announced funding for dozens of transportation projects across the state. The majority of this funding will come from Senate Bill 1.

Funding coming to the Bay Area will support: 

·         The purchase of new BART and Muni vehicles
·         Caltrain electrification
·         New SamTrans express bus routes and express lanes for US-101 freeway between the South Bay and San Francisco 
·         Support for SF Public Works to implement pedestrian and street improvements on Jefferson Street

New report: Emerging Mobility in San Francisco

Many new technologies and services have appeared on San Francisco’s streets over the past few years, from ride-hail companies, to scooter sharing, to on-demand delivery services.

This month, we released a new report evaluating how these services line up with issues like equity, sustainability, and safety. One major take-away: We found that companies that share data and partner with the City on pilots are better at helping meet City goals.

Learn more: Watch the video and read the report.


AN ENERGIZING BIKE TO WORK DAY 
We were pleased to again sponsor San Francisco’s annual Bike to Work Day on May 10.

This was one of the most exciting years yet, with thousands of people biking to work from all 11 supervisorial districts. Commuter convoys guided bicyclists to work with their neighbors, and volunteers at 26 Energizer Stations greeted riders with snacks, beverages, and reusable tote bags at locations across the city. Bike to Work Day culminated with a lively program at City Hall where we heard from the Mayor, advocates, Supervisors, and agency directors.
 See our Facebook album for photo highlights.

Get Involved

Intern with us

We’re looking for a grad student to help with SF’s long-range transportation plan, transportation planning for Treasure Island, and more.

Note: The application deadline is tomorrow, May 24.


Sunday Streets 2018

Sunday Streets reclaims car-congested streets for community health, transforming them into car-free spaces for all to enjoy on select Sundays each year.

Routes are 1-4 miles in length, with fun, free activities provided by local nonprofits, community groups, and small businesses.

 Next up: Sunday Streets is coming to the Sunset/Golden Gate Park on June 3.


Attend a meeting with the Transportation Authority
Join us at an upcoming board or committee meeting to hear project updates and share your thoughts at public comment. Click here for meeting agendas.
Transportation Authority Board 
The Transportation Authority’s governing board consists of the 11 members of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. Our board meets twice monthly to receive updates on transportation projects, allocate funding, and make decisions on project planning and delivery.
Upcoming board meetings in City Hall, Room 250
·         Tuesday, June 12, 2018, 10 a.m.
·         Tuesday, June 26, 2018, 10 a.m.

Treasure Island Mobility Management Agency
The Treasure Island Mobility Management Agency was created to coordinate the transportation needs of Treasure Island. The agency is governed by a board comprised of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors.
Upcoming meetings in City Hall:
·         Committee meeting: Tuesday, June 19, 10:30–12:00 p.m., Room 263, City Hall
·         Board meeting: Tuesday, June 26, 11:00 a.m., Room 250, City Hall
Transportation Authority Citizens Advisory Committee
The Transportation Authority’s Citizens Advisory Committee consists of 11 members of the public. The committee provides the Transportation Authority with feedback on transportation projects and communicates about these projects to the community.
Upcoming Citizens Advisory Committee meeting at 1455 Market Street, 22nd Floor
·         Today: Wednesday, May 23, 2018, 6 p.m.
·         Wednesday, June 27, 2018, 6 p.m.
 
Transportation News
Keep up to date on transportation news all month by following us on Twitter, Facebook, and Linkedin

SF to transportation startups: Play nice, get permits, share data: The next time a startup with a nifty idea tries to unleash a transportation innovation on city streets, San Francisco hopes to be ready with a framework that includes a permitting system and adheres to goals such as collecting data, increasing disability access and reducing congestion. [SF Chronicle]

SF aims for fully electric bus fleet by 2035: The SFMTA is moving toward transitioning the more than 800 buses in its fleet to run on battery-powered energy that simply plugs in and charges, “similar to a Prius”. [SF Examiner]

Pedestrian safety: SF’s plan to increase crossing times between signals: San Francisco transportation officials have announced a plan to give pedestrians more time to cross busy city streets between signals. [SF Chronicle]

Total Muni 2018 a reminder of how amazing SF and San Franciscans are: The SF Chronicle’s Heather Knight and Peter Hartlaub attempt to ride every Muni line — bus, train, streetcar and cable car — in one day. [SF Chronicle]

California High-Speed Rail Board Approves 2018 Business Plan: The board tasked with overseeing California’s ambitious high-speed rail project has approved a new business plan. [CBS Sacramento]

About the SFCTAThe San Francisco County Transportation Authority plans, funds, and delivers transportation projects in San Francisco. The agency collaborates with transit providers like Muni, BART, and Caltrain, as well as with other government agencies and the public to enhance the safety, sustainability, and economic competitiveness of the city and region.

ABOUT SAN FRANCISCO’S HALF-CENT SALES TAX FOR TRANSPORTATION
The Transportation Authority administers the Prop K half-cent local transportation sales tax, which San Francisco voters approved in November 2003. The local transportation sales tax funds everything from signals to streetcars, bicycles to boulevards, and pedestrian safety improvements to paving.
About the TATo find out more about the Transportation Authority, visit our website. For information on projects in your neighborhood, visit our interactive project map MyStreetSF.
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Photos: Muni station by Sergio Ruiz, Caltrain via Caltrain, night bus by freeside, Sunday Streets by SFBC, Market St by Thomas Hawk

 

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