With key federal approval in hand, Central Subway moves ahead
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) has received a letter granting federal approval to proceed with a key component of the Central Subway Project. The approval, a letter of no prejudice issued by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), allows the SFMTA to commence with work that will prepare the 1.7-mile project alignment for tunneling and station construction.
The issuance of the letter of no prejudice is the newest indication that a full commitment of federal funding through the FTA’s New Starts program may be forthcoming.
For more information on the federal approval, including praise for the project from local supporters and information about the work that can now commence, check out this SFMTA press release (PDF).
