Our Work

Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) is a revolutionary new approach to public transit that offers speed, comfort and flexibility. BRT lines are now planned for San Francisco, the East Bay, and the South Bay. Learn how we can revolutionize transit.

Check out all your opportunities to get involved and support cycling as a premier transportation choice.

The Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) is the Metropolitan Transportation Commission's 25-year, $100+ billion blueprint for how transportation funding will be spent in the Bay Area - and a huge opportunity to shape how the Bay Area grows. This update of the RTP is especially exciting because MTC has stated their interest in prioritizing climate change and land use in decision making.

In 2009 the six-year federal transportation bill will be reconsidered. And, even sooner, the federal government will be infusing the economy with billions of dollars through economic recovery legislation. With climate change rising on the agenda, the federal highway funding crisis, and new leadership in Washington, it is a perfect opportunity for groups from across California to join the Transportation for America campaign.

The Great Communities Collaborative is helping Bay Area communities plan for neighborhoods near transit. With 1.7 million new people expected over the next 25 years, the Collaborative's goal is that half of new homes are in walkable neighborhoods that are near transit and rich with jobs and services.

TransForm launched a Safe Routes to Schools pilot program in 2006. Since then, the Alameda County Safe Routes to Schools Partnership, spearheaded by TransForm, has received funding to bring the comprehensive Safe Routes to Schools program to much of Alameda county.

BART and MTC are pushing forward with the Oakland Airport Connector, a project that could end up causing fare increases and/or service cuts for the rest of BART riders due to its exorbitant cost and reliance on BART accruing $150 million in new debt.

AB 32, California's Global Warming Solutions Act, is creating an enormous opportunity to promote smart land use and more sustainable transportation.

The SR2T Grant program awards $20 million in grants to facilitate walking and bicycling to regional transit. The program is funded by Regional Measure 2, and is administered by TransForm and the East Bay Bicycle Coalition. By improving the safety and convenience of biking and walking to regional transit, SR2T will give commuters the opportunity to leave their cars at home, and reduce congestion on Bay Area bridges.

The Bay Area's regional agencies have now launched FOCUS, an initiative to implement the region's smart growth strategy.

In November 2008, Californians voted to support Proposition 1A, a large down payment to make High Speed Rail a reality in California.  President Obama recently relesased his vision for world class rail in the United States.  TransForm supports California High-Speed Rail and will continue to bring together partners to make sure the project is designed well, and has the funding it needs.

Drive Less. Live More.

Transportation accounts for nearly 40% of California's GHG emissions. TransForm is working to enable the Bay Area and other California regions to raise fees on gas or vehicles in order to reduce emissions and improve our transportation system.

TransForm supports important legislation as requested by organizations that are members of the regional coalition, and sometimes sponsors important transportation measures.

TravelChoice provides households with personalized transportation information with the goal of reducing solo driving trips by increasing transit usage, biking, and walking. The program is modeled after numerous successful projects in the United States and abroad. TransForm's 2006 TravelChoice pilot project achieved an impressive 14% reduction in drive-alone trips.

Just as ridership was making record surges, the state gutted public transportation funding in the budget. We need long-term solutions to this crisis.

High Occupancy Toll (HOT) lanes allow solo drivers into High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes when there is space, but for a fee. The proposal for a regional HOT network is gaining momentum, and TransForm and Urban Habitat will be working to make sure the network benefits low-income communities and the environment.

This section includes some of the key ways you can be an advocate for safer streets and trails. It includes contact information for bicycle and pedestrain coalitions in your area, and ways to plug into regional efforts.

Currently, most zoning requires excessive parking and penalizes innovative traffic reduction strategies. Cool Neighbors is a traffic reduction certification program that promotes and rewards good behavior by developers through clear guidelines and positive recognition.

With buses bogged down in traffic and trains that don't meet up, the Bay Area is losing its chance to become a "transit-first" region. San Francisco's new program, and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission's "connectivity study" are showing us a better way.

Not all campaigns are state and regional. This guide helps you win transportation for your community - whether it is safer streets, better bus stops, or affordable fares.

TransForm's World Class Transit for the Bay Area report and a variety of follow-up reports lay out the case for a transportation system that makes much better use of our existing network, and can help us meet key regional goals cost-effectively.