Transform Reports Archive

Transform’s boundary-pushing research reveals evidence-based solutions for a healthier, greener, more equitable Bay Area.

Cutting Carbon As Well As Commutes (2016)

Before the VTA Board of Directors voted on a spending plan for a transportation funding measure for Santa Clara County, Transform developed an alternative funding scenario with more money for local transit and active transportation projects. Our option performed far better than VTA’s draft funding proposal, including over 90 times the VMT reduction benefits and four times the CO2 reduction benefits.

TransNet Today (2015)

As SANDAG makes its plans to invest in the future of San Diego’s transportation system, it must redefine its vision for San Diego’s transportation system to align with California’s increasingly ambitious GHG reduction goals, and set regional goals for improving health, equity, and the economy.

Innovation Required: Moving More People with Less Traffic (2013)

This report proposes that San Mateo County study Optimized HOT lanes as a strategy on Highway 101 that will make the best use of highway lanes, reduce traffic, and fund an expansion of public transit, vanpools, and other transit alternatives that are affordable and accessible to all. With state approval, an Optimized HOT lane network would not only address San Mateo County’s traffic problem but also set an important model for the entire Bay Area to follow.

Moving Ahead with High Speed Rail (2012)

Transform’s report analyzes the April 2012 Revised Business Plan for high-speed rail, urges California to move ahead with the first construction segment and provides key recommendations to make sure we do it right. The consequences of not building high-speed rail are real: Californians may ultimately spend significantly more money than high-speed rail will cost in order to widen highways and expand airports — with negative environmental and health impacts.

San Diego and SB 375: Lessons from California’s first Sustainable Communities Strategy (2011)

A comprehensive look at California’s first Sustainable Communities Strategy (SCS), approved by the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG).

Merchant Perspectives on Bus Rapid Transit (2010)

In the spring of 2010, TransForm surveyed 217 merchants along the Alum Rock corridor about the proposed BRT service. This report summarizes our findings.

Bringing Safe Routes to Scale (2008)

This report estimates that investing in Safe Routes to Schools infrastructure, education, and encouragement projects region-wide would result in up to 110 million fewer miles traveled every year by Bay Area vehicles.

Priorities for Access to Health (2006)

Results of Transform’s pilot project in the Monument Corridor (Contra Costa County). It chronicles some remarkable successes and some areas where new funding sources are still needed.

Safe Routes for the Mayfair Community (2005)

This report lays out in great detail the specific projects that will increase bicycle and pedestrian safety in the Downtown/East Valley (DTEV) corridor, which runs along Alum Rock Avenue and Santa Clara Street between East and Downtown San Jose corridor, and the amenities and services that community members want at and near the stations.

Access Now! (2004)

Inadequate transportation is a major barrier to accessing jobs, education, child care, and health care. This comprehensive guide can help communities throughout the Bay Area to win safer streets and better transit.

It Takes a Transit Village (2004)

How better regional planning, and designing new development to truly support transit can save the Bay Area billions of dollars and ease the housing shortage.

Cutting Transit, Terminating the Economy (2004)

This report quantified the economic and social impacts of Governor Schwarzenegger’s proposed 2004 transit cuts. Contains a useful methodology for future funding battles.

Cleaning the Air, Growing Smarter (2003)

Contra Costa County residents are being exposed to a dangerous — and growing — air pollution threat: particulate matter. This report describes how the only way to reduce reentrained road dust is to reduce driving.

Can’t Get There From Here (2003)

Report about how California’s transportation system is failing children and youth, and what we can do about it.

Best and Worst Developments of the Bay Area (2003)

Nine counties and eighteen projects help demonstrate what makes smart growth smart.

Revolutionizing Bay Area Transit…on a Budget (2002)

Outlines a Bus Rapid Transit network that will provide the fastest, lowest-cost way to dramatically improve the speed and quality of public transit in the Bay Area.

Housing Shortage/Parking Surplus (2002)

Lays out Silicon Valley’s opportunity to address housing needs and transportation problems with innovative parking policies.

Roadblocks to Health (2002)

An analysis of transportation barriers faced by low-income communities in accessing health services and healthy activities in Alameda, Contra Costa and Santa Clara counties. With recommendations.

Overextended (2001)

The Metropolitan Transportation Commission has announced that a “Regional Transit Expansion Policy” (RTEP) for the Bay Area will be developed by August 2001. BART to San Jose is being touted as a likely priority project with a price tag of $3.8 billion.

World Class Transit for the Bay Area (2000)

World Class Transit for the Bay Area offers a bold new approach to fixing our transportation system. The 120-page report details, county by county, how to provide transit that is faster, more convenient, and more affordable than any other plan to date. Unlike extraordinarily expensive highway widening and BART extensions, most of these world-class transit proposals could be ready within one to five years.

Warning Signs (1999)

Transform’s campaign for a Regional Smart Growth Vision, and the Regional Coalition’s original platform of recommendations.

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