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The Messenger
JANUARY 2020

Shaping the future of transportation in San Francisco

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

Aaron Peskin and Rafael Mandelman Re-elected as Chair and Vice-chair of our Board

Congratulations to Transportation Authority Board Members Aaron Peskin (District 3) and Rafael Mandelman (District 8) for being re-elected as chair and vice-chair of our board. We look forward to making progress on congestion management, climate protection, transportation funding, and more in the year ahead.
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10 Lessons Learned on Congestion Pricing from London, Stockholm

When it comes to congestion pricing, North America has a lot to learn from Europe. Two of our board members got to do just that: Transportation Authority Board Members Matt Haney (District 6) and Shamann Walton (District 10) traveled to London and Stockholm last fall to learn firsthand.
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Electric Ferry Planned for Treasure Island

An all-electric ferry could transport people between Treasure Island and downtown San Francisco by 2023.
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BART Expands Elevator Attendant Program

BART has expanded its successful elevator attendant program to Montgomery and Embarcadero stations. The Transportation Authority supported the launch of this program through the Lifeline Transportation Program.
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New Bike Wayfinding Signs Installed Throughout The City

The SFMTA’s Bike Wayfinding Project upgraded the almost 30-year-old bike wayfinding signs citywide with a next-generation design that is easier to read and provides time/distance estimates. The Transportation Authority funded these new signs with San Francisco’s half-cent sales tax for transportation.
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We're Hiring

Interested in making a meaningful contribution to San Francisco's transportation system? We're hiring.

Treasure Island Transportation Program Manager

Transportation Planner

Transportation Modeler

ConnectSF Public Workshops

What should transportation in San Francisco look like in 30 years? Join us on February 8 or February 13 to share your input.

 

SF Urban Film Festival Storytelling Workshop 

SF storytellers, show us how it's done—help us make a rough cut video better at the SF Urban Film Festival on February 9.

 
 

Attend a meeting

Join us for upcoming meetings with the Transportation Authority Board, Treasure Island Mobility Management Agency Board, Citizens Advisory Committee, and more.

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TRANSPORTATION NEWS

 
End of an Era: Market Street to Go Car Free Jan. 29
[SF Examiner]
Metropolitan Leaders Discuss Congestion Pricing Challenges, Solutions
[Transport Topics News]
New SF Tax on Uber and Lyft will Fund Drivers for Muni
[SF Chronicle]
San Francisco Moves Forward with Plan to Put Carpool, Express Lanes on Hwy 101, I-280 [ABC 7 News]
 
 

We plan, fund, and deliver projects to improve travel choices citywide. Our agency is governed by a board comprised of the 11 members of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. Visit our website to learn more.

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We hope you find this newsletter informative. If you have feedback or ideas for future editions, please email us at communications@sfcta.org.

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Photo credits: Elevator attendant, BART
 

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