Sustainable Transportation & Land- Use Integration:

San Francisco Planning Partnerships

San Francisco City Planning Commission March 26, 2009

Timothy PapandreouAssistant Deputy Director Transportation Planning SFMTA

Tilly ChangDeputy Director Transportation Planning SFCTA

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Presentation Overview• Transportation Implications on Sustainability

– State, Regional and Local Sustainability Strategies

• San Francisco Transportation Challenges– Funding– Multi-modal Demand Management

• San Francisco Transportation Planning & Funding

• San Francisco Transportation & Land-use Partnership Strategies– Transit-Oriented Sustainable Development Areas– Sustainable Transportation Systems Planning

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Why is Transportation such an issue?

Cuts across all facets of our life

Transportation is a land use

Land use drives Transportation

Transportation choices available affect our ability to participate in society

How you get there matters!

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Sustainability and Implications on Transportation Systems

Access and Choices

Urban Mobility

Fastest growing sector 27% of total energy consumption

Energy supply is uncertain

Greenhouse Gas Emissions & Climate Change

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Transportation is key to Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Natural Activities

Transportation

Human Activities

GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE

Surface SeaAir

Autos/TrucksTransit

UrbanRural

ElectricityIndustry

RailFreight

Agriculture/ Forestry

Buildings

Off-Road Construction

Vehicles

Roads

Local Land UsePolicy

Transportation Funding PolicyProduced By: Timothy Papandreou 8-14-07

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San Francisco’s GHG Emissions Footprint

51% of Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Transportation

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Sea Level, Air-Quality, Energy, Water Impacts

Source: Metropolitan Transportation Commission 2009

Bay Area

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What is Sustainable Transportation Policy?

• Allows the basic access needs to be met

• Is affordable, operates efficiently,choice of mode

• Limits emissions & waste

• Minimizes consumption of non-renewable resources

• Reuses and recycles its components

• Minimizes the use of land & the production of noise

(TCST 1997)

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Sustainable Mobility Partnership Strategies

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Vehicles Miles Traveled & GHG Emissions

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State, Regional & Local Sustainability Strategies

AB 32 Climate Change Proposed Scoping PlanSB 375 Regional Transportation Greenhouse Gas Emission TargetsMTC Transportation 2035Countywide Transportation PlanCitywide Climate Action PlanSFMTA Climate Action Plan

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Transportation Planning Paradigm Shift

• 1973 Transit First Policy• Downtown Plan (transit investment, cap on parking)• Transit Impact Development Fee• Reduced parking requirements downtown • Embarcadero Freeway and Central Freeway removals

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2009 SFMTA Climate Action Plan draft• 1) internal footprint & 2) transportation sector

• SFMTA contributes 1% of total City GHG emissions• Internal goal = 20% reduction by 2012, per Citywide Climate plan

• Internal footprint (all SFMTA emissions)– SFMTA on target for 2012 due to hybrid buses and

biodiesel– Lowest per passenger emissions in California– Clean Air Plan – “Zero Emissions 2020” on schedule– Other internal work: facilities/cap projects;

waste/recycling; employee commute

• Transportation sector (all mobile sources in SF)– 2012 represents massive un-funded challenge– Strategies: TEP; Ped/Bikes; Parking/Road pricing

Ridesharing; TOD; Travel Demand reductions

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San Francisco Transportation Planning & Funding

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Our City Planning PartnersCity DepartmentsPlanning- General Plan Transportation ElementPublic WorksEnvironment

Redevelopment Agency

Office of Economic & Workforce Development

San FranciscoInternational Airport

Port of San Francisco

San Francisco Public UtilitiesCommission

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Our Regional, State & Federal Planning Partners

Metropolitan Transportation Commission

California Department of Transportation

Bay Area Air Quality Management District

United States Department of Transportation

Federal Transit Administration

San FranciscoBay Area Rapid Transit District

San Mateo CountyTransit District

Golden Gate Bridge Highway and Transportation District

Caltrain

California High Speed Rail Authority

Alameda County Transit District

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SFCTA- County Transportation Authority

• Administrator of the half-cent sales tax (Prop K)– Allocates funds consistent with Plans & Programs– Helps project sponsors leverage Prop K with other

funds sources to fully fund Expenditure Plan projects

• Congestion Management Agency– Develops the Countywide Transportation Plan– Develops the County’s Congestion Management

Program

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Funding Programs Administrator–

Identifies priorities, administers and conducts project delivery oversight on multiple fund programs

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Capital Project Development/Coordination– Doyle Drive– Van Ness and Geary BRT– Octavia Boulevard

• Policy Studies– Strategic Analysis Reports, e.g. LOS Alternative Measures, Market

Street– Congestion Pricing Feasibility Study

• Transportation Studies and Area Plans– Bi-County Transportation Plan– 19th Avenue/Park Presidio Boulevard Transportation Plan

• Neighborhood Transportation Plans– Completed: Outer Mission, Tenderloin, Mission S. of Chavez,

Columbus– Underway: Bayview, West SOMA

SFCTA Projects and Initiatives

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Transportation Funding Sources

Developer Fees Transit FaresParking

Complex Web of funding revenues increasingly dependent on unstable sources

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Transportation ProgrammingAs a Fund Program Administrator, the Authority establishes San Francisco’s priorities, administers and conducts project delivery oversight on multiple fund programs:

Fund Source Cycle

Federal Stimulus funds (Regional, LSR) 1x (early 2009)

Prop K Ongoing

Transportation Fund for Clean Air Annual

Regional Improvement Program and Transportation Enhancement funds

Usually bi-annual

County Share: Regional Bike/Ped Program, Transportation for Livable Communities, Lifeline Transportation Program, Local Streets and Roads Program

Approximately every 2 to 3 years

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Transportation ProgrammingOther City agencies also program significant transportation funds:

Fund Source Agency

FTA formula funds, STA, Parking, Fares, TIDF MTA

Development Impact Fees Planning Department, SFRA, Port of San Francisco

Gas Tax Subventions (Resurfacing) DPW

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SB 375 Changes to Transportation Planning

• Updated Travel Demand Modeling• Regional GHG Emission Reduction Targets

(“Carbon Targets”)

• Sustainable Communities Strategies (“SCS”) in Regional Transportation Plans (“RTPs”)

• If SCS does not meet Target, Alternative Planning Strategy (“APS”)

• Regional Housing Needs Allocation (“RHNA”)

• General Plan and Housing Element Updates• Transportation Funding Changes• CEQA Updates • Greater need for Partnerships &

Coordination

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SFMTA-Municipal Transportation Agency

• Multi-modal transportation agency• Planner, Designer, Builder, Operator:

– 5 modes of transit– Street Network, Signals & Systems– Pedestrian & Bicycle Networks– Parking Supply & Management – Station Area Development– Taxi Administration

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Transportation Capital Project Development/Coordination– Central Subway– Transbay Terminal– Fort Mason Extension

• Policy & Project Planning Studies – Transit Effectiveness Project– Bicycle Transportation Plan– Better Streets Plan– Climate Action Plan– Fleet & Facilities Plan

• Transportation Studies and Area Plans– Urban Initiatives (EN Trips, Treasure Island, Park Merced, Candlestick

Point/ Hunters Point Shipyard)

• Neighborhood Transportation Planning Coordination– Balboa Park– Glen Park– Japantown

SFMTA Projects and Initiatives

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San Francisco Transportation & Land-use Partnership Strategies

Close Coordination with the Planning Agencies to Focus on:

- Transit-Oriented Sustainable Development Areas

- Sustainable Transportation Systems Planning

Partnerships are key to success

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Strategic Planning to meet Future Growth

Peak Vehicle Demand based on Current Service

= Total Vehicle Demand in 2030

Change in Peak Vehicles per 2030 Growth Forecast+

Average Daily Maintenance Demand+

Projected Changes to San Francisco

1 million daily transit trips estimated in 2030 (SFCTA, RPM9)19.1% estimated increase in employment from 2000 to 203016.4% estimated increase in households from 2000 to 2030 Greater shift to sustainable transportation modes

What are the growth impacts to the Transportation System? How can the Transit System be optimized to meet current and projected demand?

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Emissions & Land Needed by Mode

•Walking, Bicycling & Transit are the most sustainable forms of transportation•Only effective with compact, transit-oriented land-use and pricing policies

Least MostGHG Emissions & Land

40% of all trips under 2 miles61% under 5 miles6% of all trips are by bicycle30% of adults would bicycle to work if it was safer 2008 San Francisco State of Cycling Report

Vehicle Graphics from Metro Design Studio

Average 1lb CO2 per passenger mile

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Transit-Oriented Sustainable Development Planning Efforts

San Francisco Potential/Planned Priority Development Areas

19th Avenue CorridorBayview/Hunters Point/Candlestick Point Better Neighborhoods: Balboa Park/Market & OctaviaDowntown Neighborhoods/Transit Infill Eastern NeighborhoodsMission Bay Port of San Francisco San Francisco/San Mateo Bi- County Area Transbay Terminal Area Treasure Island

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Transportation & Land Use Integration Efforts

Priority Development Areas with Transportation Networks

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Transportation & Land Use Integration Efforts Priority Development Areas Integrated with Proposed Transportation Network Improvements to maximize sustainability & livability

Park Merced/19th Ave

Treasure Island

Rincon HillTransbay

Mission Bay

Bayview Hunters Point

Market/Octavia

EasternNeighborhoods

FinancialDistrict

Balboa Park

Glen Park

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• Partnership between OEWD and SFMTA• Multi-agency coordination• Extensive Collaboration with Private Sector

and Large Institutions• Large-Site Developers• Select Individual TOD projects• Institutions: SFGH, SFSU, CPMC

SFMTA Urban Initiatives

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Urban Initiatives Coordination

Treasure Island

Candlestick Point/ Hunters Point Shipyard

Park Merced/19th

Avenue Corridor

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Candlestick Point/ Hunters Point Shipyard

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Park Merced: Proposed Transportation Network

Muni Metro M-J alignment

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Treasure Island

Transit Hub: Muni, AC, shuttles and Ferries

Legend

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Bi-County Transportation Plan• Multiple proposals for land

development

– Housing: 18k units

– Employment: 15 million sq. ft.

• Coordination among over a dozen agencies from SF, SM, regional & state agencies

• Regional funding and implementation strategy

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19th Ave/Park Presidio Boulevard Plan• Lake St to Junipero Serra Blvd• $20M traffic signal upgrade and pedestrian safety improvements underway• Transportation Plan adopted in early 2008

– Identified near-term improvements for pedestrian safety and transit operations (1 – 3 yrs)

– Pedestrian and Transit Bulb outs project commencing design

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Balboa Park & Glen Park Station Improvement Plans

SFMTA Helping Implement the SF Planning Department’s Plans:

Coordinating with our city and regional partners

Balboa Park Station Area Plan:Pedestrian & Bicycle Connection ProjectStation Capacity Study

Geneva Avenue Transit Corridor Study

Glen Park Transportation Study:Improve Access, Safety for all users of the transportation networksImprove Muni circulationAccessible/ADA connectivity to for Muni-BART networks

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Study Area • Analyze, identify and design specific transportation projects as required by EN Area Plans

• Multi-modal Infrastructure Improvements Needed:– Transit– Bicycles– Pedestrians– Traffic calming and traffic

management– Parking– Goods Movement

EN TRIPS

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Transportation Systems Planning Efforts Transbay TerminalCentral SubwayTransit Effectiveness ProjectBus Rapid TransitStreetcar ExtensionsTransit Fleet PlanTransit Facilities Plan

Bike PlanBetter Streets PlanDemand ManagementSFParkSFGoBridge Access UpgradesTransit Station DevelopmentCaltrain ElectrificationHigh Speed RailFerry and Port Access

Matching transportation investments with Land-use & demographic demands

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Mobility Access and Pricing Study

Goals:

• Improve transportation system performance

• Enhance environment and quality of life

• Maintain economic vitality

• Support Sustainable Development goals

Source: SFCTA, Spring 2006 LOS Monitoring

SFMTA, Spring 2007AVL Monitoring Results

Focus Area

Congested Transit Segment (travel speed below 8 mph)Congested Auto Segment (highway speed below 30 mph road speed below 10 mph)

Congested Streets in San Francisco

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SFpark: Parking Demand ManagementPrimary goals of pilot

projects• Manage parking

demand to reduce congestion

• Manage parking as a coherent whole (on- and off-street) and powerful means to achieve City’s goals for transportation system

• Improve the parking experience in San Francisco

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75% of boardings concentrated on routes traveling through 15 corridors

Transit Effectiveness Project

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Transit Effectiveness Project Highlights

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Bicycle Transportation Plan

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Central Subway

Provides a direct connection to: •SoMa (South of Market) •Moscone Center •Union Square, and Chinatown •Future Mission Bay community•UCSF campus and the revitalized Bayview-Hunters Point with downtown.

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Bus Rapid Transit Planning Overview

• Tied to TEP – “Rapid Transit” Plan - 5 LRT Routes + BRT Project Routes

+ Major SFMTA Service Routes– Build upon success of TEP

• San Francisco BRT Goals– Improve the level of service for existing and new

transit passengers– Enhance the street and neighborhood identities

of the Van Ness and Geary corridors

Proposed BRT

LRT Lines

Potential BRT network under study

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Car Sharing & Taxi Systems

• Work with partners to maximize opportunities – Placement of parking and loading locations– Incorporate into existing transit, bike & ped &

parking transportation planning – Car Sharing & Taxis are demand management and

congestion management strategies tied to land use– Provides “mobility insurance” similar to private

automobile minimize the excessive land-use implications with auto-ownership

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Communication, Coordination, Collaboration

• Unprecedented Citywide Planning Efforts

• Unprecedented Transportation Planning Efforts

• Call to Action on Climate Change & Sustainability– Land-Use & Transportation decision making is at the root of all these

multiple issues – Our ability to get it right at the street, the public realm and urban form has

global implications– Doing so positions SF well to capture new Federal, state and regional $$$

• Requires unprecedented partnerships with several new stakeholders

• Build upon San Francisco Planning Partnerships by bringing together all stakeholders

• Sharing of Information, Best practices, Leveraging skills & assets

• Continuous cycle of improvement= Livability, Sustainability & Resilience

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Vision For Sustainability