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The Messenger
NOVEMBER 2020

Shaping the future of transportation in San Francisco

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

Prop AA Celebrates 10 Years of Funding for Smoother Streets, Pedestrian Safety, and Transit Improvements

San Francisco voters passed Prop AA 10 years ago, which has funded numerous transportation improvements citywide, such as paving, pedestrian safety, and transit reliability and mobility improvements.
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Voters Approve Caltrain Funding

Voters in San Francisco, San Mateo, and Santa Clara counties have approved Measure RR, which will provide Caltrain with its first-ever source of dedicated funding. This new funding will provide an important lifeline to Caltrain, whose revenues have been significantly impacted by a drop in ridership due to COVID-19.
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Transportation Authority Allocates Ride-hail Tax Revenue to Quick-Build Projects

The Transportation Authority Board adopted ride-hail tax guidelines in October 2020 and is allocating funds to support SFMTA’s Vision Zero Quick-Build Program.
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Construction Rolling Out on 19th Avenue This Month

The 19th Avenue Combined Project is anticipated to begin construction on 19th Avenue between Lincoln Way and Noriega Street this month. This project, which is supported by Transportation Authority funding, will implement transit and pedestrian safety improvements along the corridor, as well as replace aging infrastructure.
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Sidewalk and Roadway Improvements on the Way for Upper Market Street Safety Project

Improvements on this one-mile stretch on Market Street from Octavia Blvd to Castro Street will include sidewalk extensions, signal upgrades, traffic safety measures, and various streetscape upgrades.
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GET INVOLVED

 

Better Market Street Virtual Open House

Learn more about the Better Market Street project and share your feedback. The Virtual Open House is open until November 30. 
 

Transit Matters: From COVID Recovery to World-Class Transit for All

Join the SF Transit Riders on December 3 at 5:30 p.m. for a discussion with some of San Francisco and the Bay Area's leaders in public transit.

 
 

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

 
SFMTA to Focus Next Wave of Slow Streets on ‘Historically Underserved’ Neighborhoods [SF Gate]

‘Some Rail’ Expected to Return Early 2021, but Additional Shutdowns Might be Necessary [SF Examiner]

SPUR Talk: How to Get Everyone Walking and Biking [StreetsblogSF]

Measure RR: Caltrain Wins Bid for Crucial Tax Increase [SF Chronicle]

Metropolitan Transportation Commission Work-From-Home Mandate Being Revised After Pushback [The Daily Journal]
 
 

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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