Transit Effectiveness Project

The Transit Effectiveness Project, specifically the M & J Muni Forward Lines Phase 1, is a comprehensive infrastructure initiative in San Francisco managed by the City and County of San Francisco and the California Transportation Commission. The project is divided into two primary components: the M Ocean View Transit and Safety Project and the J Church Safety and Accessibility Project. The M Ocean View portion focuses on enhancing transit and cyclist safety through the addition of transit lanes on San Jose Avenue, bike lanes on 19th Avenue, and various boarding islands, transit bulbs, and traffic signal upgrades with transit priority. It also includes pedestrian safety features such as refuge islands, sidewalk extensions, and driving deterrent treatments. The J Church segment focuses on the San Jose Avenue corridor between Ocean Avenue and Cotter Street, incorporating bidirectional transit lanes, wheelchair-accessible boarding islands, and a variety of pedestrian safety improvements including rapid flashing beacons, traffic calming devices, and daylighting. This phase also includes the restoration of parking spaces at Santa Ynez Avenue and Havelock Street. Approved by the California Transportation Commission in August 2025, the project is supported by a Final Environmental Impact Report and a mitigation monitoring plan to address significant environmental effects. The project is identified by state clearinghouse number 2011112030 and falls under NAICS code 237310.