M & J Muni Forward Lines Phase 1 (a component of the Transit Effectiveness Project)

The M & J Muni Forward Lines Phase 1 project, a component of the Transit Effectiveness Project, is a comprehensive infrastructure initiative in San Francisco managed by the City and County of San Francisco and approved by the California Transportation Commission. The project consists of two primary segments: the M Ocean View Transit and Safety Project and the J Church Safety and Accessibility Project. The M Ocean View portion focuses on enhancing the M Ocean View surface rail line through the addition of transit lanes on San Jose Avenue, bike lanes on 19th Avenue, and various stop spacing changes. It also includes the installation of nine transit boarding islands, six transit bulbs, five pedestrian bulbs, two pedestrian refuge islands, one sidewalk extension, and traffic signal upgrades with transit priority at two intersections. The J Church segment focuses on the San Jose Avenue portion of the rail line between Ocean Avenue and Cotter Street, featuring the addition of transit lanes, four transit boarding islands, and various pedestrian safety enhancements such as rapid flashing beacons, traffic calming devices, and daylighting. This segment also includes the restoration of parking spaces at Santa Ynez Avenue and Havelock Street. The project was approved on August 14-15, 2025, following a Final Environmental Impact Report that determined the project would have a significant environmental effect, necessitating a mitigation monitoring plan and a Statement of Overriding Considerations. The project is categorized under NAICS code 237310 and is identified by state clearinghouse number 2011112030.