SFTRU Talks Forum: Geary BRT

From SFTRU:

Please join us and hear a presentation on the transportation history of Geary Boulevard, learn about Bus Rapid Transit Projects around the world, listen to a presentation on the proposed Geary BRT project, view the compiled results from our survey, and be a part of the discussion on what our specific recommendations should be for the SFMTA and SFCTA.

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Hampered by Tunnels, Center BRT Lanes on Geary Limited to the Richmond

By Aaron Bialick |
Correction 12/17: The next community meeting on Geary BRT is tonight, Tuesday, at 5:30 p.m. at the Main Public Library. The latest iteration of the plan for bus rapid transit on Geary Boulevard includes center-running bus lanes only on the Richmond District segment between Arguello Boulevard and 27th Avenue — about a quarter of the street’s […]

Geary BRT Town Hall With Supervisor Eric Mar

By Aaron Bialick |
From Supervisor Mar via Sunset Beacon: New ideas and progress on Geary Bus Rapid Transit  After years of discussion, the Geary Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project is making major progress. Geary Boulevard needs revitalization. The Muni #38 Geary lines are the most heavily used buses west of the Mississippi River and improving the line’s speed […]

Livable Streets Concerns Overshadowed at Geary Blvd BRT Meeting

By Michael Rhodes |
Supervisor Eric Mar, right, sought to ease concerns and set straight untrue rumors about the Geary BRT project. Photos: Michael Rhodes At a community meeting in the Richmond last night, planners from the San Francisco County Transportation Authority and Supervisor Eric Mar sought public input on the Geary Boulevard Bus Rapid Transit project – and […]

Options for Geary BRT Come Into Focus

By Aaron Bialick |
Just after San Francisco approved a preferred design for its first Bus Rapid Transit route on Van Ness Avenue, the SF County Transportation Authority showcased the latest conceptual proposals for a companion BRT project on Geary Boulevard. Geary BRT, which has been fraught with delays over the years, is expected to bring relief to riders on Muni’s […]

Geary Corridor BRT Project Community Meetings

By Robert Prinz |
From sfcta.org: Join us for an update on the Geary Corridor Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Project. Learn about project alternatives under evaluation, view design options being considered for key intersections, and provide your feedback to the project team.  Three community informational meetings will be held: Richmond Neighborhood Monday, June 25, 2012, 6:30–8:30 PM Richmond Rec […]

SFTRU Forum: Van Ness BRT

By Robert Prinz |
From SFTRU: It’s finally happening! “Bus Rapid Transit” is coming to San Francisco! After many years in the making, the SF County Transportation Authority and SF Municipal Transportation Agency staff are recommending an innovative project for center-running buses on Van Ness Avenue that will speed up travel times on the 47 and 49 by as […]