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See an overview of all of TransForm's campaigns and programs.
  • Access Now: A Guide to Help Your Community
    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.
  • Bus Rapid Transit
    Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) is a revolutionary new approach to public transit that offers reliablity, reliability, comfort and flexibility. BRT lines are now being planned for San Francisco, the East Bay, and the South Bay. Learn how we can revolutionize transit.
  • High-Speed Rail
    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.
  • Oakland Airport Connector (OAC)

    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.

  • Road Pricing: Regional Express Lane Policy
    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.
  • Transit Connectivity Plan
    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.
  • TravelChoice New Residents
    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.
  • World-Class Transit Report
    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.