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Left-Turn Bicycle Lane and Signal Coming to Market and Valencia Next Month
Construction will begin in October on a fix for the dangerous turn for bicyclists from Market onto Valencia Streets, according to city planners.
September 26, 2012
Options for Geary BRT Come Into Focus
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.
June 27, 2012
After Delay, SFCTA Board Approves Van Ness BRT Design
A preferred design for Van Ness Bus Rapid Transit was approved unanimously today by the Board of Supervisors, acting as the SF County Transportation Authority Board. Supervisor Mark Farrell, who delayed approval of the proposal a month ago after complaining that he "hadn't been briefed" on it, said he now stands behind the project after SFCTA staff brought him up to speed.
June 26, 2012
SFMTA Installs Second Green Wave for Bikes on 14th Street
The SFMTA recently implemented its second green wave on 14th Street, re-timing traffic signals for more bicycle-friendly speeds from Dolores to Folsom.
May 25, 2012
Supervisor Farrell Delays SFCTA Approval of Van Ness BRT Design
A crucial step in advancing the Van Ness Bus Rapid Transit project was delayed for a month today after Supervisor Mark Farrell, a member of the SF County Transportation Authority (SFCTA) Plans and Programs Committee, complained that he wasn't comfortable voting on the latest design proposal which he said he "hasn't been briefed on."
May 15, 2012
Proposed Van Ness BRT Design Would Combine the Best of Both Options
Planners have settled on a design for San Francisco's first Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) route on Van Ness Avenue. The result is a plan that combines the benefits of both proposed center-running options to keep construction costs relatively low while allowing Muni flexible use of its bus fleet to serve the line.
May 2, 2012
New Plan Would Transform Three Alleyways in West SoMa
Three alleyways in the city's motor-dominated South of Market (SoMa) area could be transformed into pedestrian-friendly havens with a new plan approved by the San Francisco County Transportation Authority (SFCTA) Board yesterday.
March 28, 2012
SF Agencies Take Aim at Bureaucratic Obstacles to a Transit-First City
San Francisco agencies are developing a wide-ranging program to streamline the funding and construction of improvements for walking, bicycling, and transit.
February 9, 2012
What’s the Hold Up for Van Ness BRT?
For what's intended to be a relatively quick, cost-effective transportation solution, San Francisco's first Bus Rapid Transit route on Van Ness Avenue has been a long time coming. Planners first conceived the project in 2004, and as late as two years ago, it was scheduled to open in 2012. Since then, construction has been pushed back to 2016.
December 2, 2011
What’s the Best Design for Van Ness BRT?
After years of delay, the 2016 target date for the Van Ness Bus Rapid Transit project seems more tangible than ever. The San Francisco County Transportation Authority recently released its draft environmental impact report and will select one of several proposed design alternatives in the spring.
December 1, 2011