{"id":35273,"date":"2024-08-02T12:13:45","date_gmt":"2024-08-02T19:13:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/occupysf.net\/?p=35273"},"modified":"2024-08-02T12:13:46","modified_gmt":"2024-08-02T19:13:46","slug":"learn-more-about-the-potential-of-a-geary-19th-subway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/occupysf.net\/index.php\/2024\/08\/02\/learn-more-about-the-potential-of-a-geary-19th-subway\/","title":{"rendered":"Learn More About the Potential of a Geary\/19th Subway"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

July 01, 2024 (sfcta.org)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo by Alex Masters, flickr<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The San Francisco County Transportation Authority, in coordination with the SFMTA and the San Francisco Planning Department, is studying a potential new rail subway under Geary Boulevard and 19th Avenue, as part of the Geary\/19th Avenue Subway and Regional Connections Study<\/a>. The study was requested by Transportation Authority Board Vice Chair Myrna Melgar in recognition of the need for better rapid transit options as the city plans for growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This subway investment was recommended in the Transportation Authority\u2019s San Francisco Transportation Plan<\/a>, after being identified in the SFMTA\u2019s Transit Strategy<\/a>, as part of ConnectSF, San Francisco\u2019s long-range transportation planning process. The purpose of the study is to lay out the strategic choices and planning considerations for this potential major capital investment with the aim of better connecting communities both within San Francisco and to the broader Bay Area while advancing and addressing our city\u2019s long-term transportation, climate, and housing goals and needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The subway would serve the city\u2019s most crowded bus corridors, connecting some of our busiest neighborhoods to downtown and regional destinations. Key anticipated benefits of the project include reduced crowding and faster trips for transit riders, improved travel time and reliability for all types of trips, and the potential to reduce vehicle miles traveled and greenhouse gas emissions. Planning a subway is a multi-phase effort, occurring over many years with gathering the necessary funds and construction at least 15+ years away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Watch a recording of our July 17 virtual town hall with opening remarks by Transportation Authority Vice Chair Myrna Melgar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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