21 May 2010 ~ Comments

CTC awards the Central Subway $27M

The Central Subway Project received great news this week! The project has been awarded $27 million in tunnel component funds from the California Transportation Commission (CTC).  These funds are awarded for the Central Subway’s future connection to the California High Speed Rail that is currently in planning.  The route of the High Speed Rail is [...]

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25 February 2010 ~ Comments

Project Funding Update

With the February utility relocation for the future Moscone Station and Portal Tunnel groundbreaking for the Central Subway Project and the significant economic challenges across the U.S., there has been new interest and questions regarding the funding and progress of this project. Along with many other major cities, the Central [...]

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22 January 2010 ~ Comments

A Great Start for the New Year!

On January 7, 2010, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) granted the Central Subway approval to enter into Final Design.  This FTA endorsement marks a crucial
milestone for the Central Subway project.  Approval to enter into Final Design means that for every dollar the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) spends on Final Design for the Central [...]

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23 December 2009 ~ Comments

Central Subway Milestones in 2009!

We hope 2009 treated you well!  As we look back on the Central Subway project a lot has happened in 2009, and we hope to bring you more exciting news in 2010. Here are some milestones achieved this year!

Received a positive overall medium-high rating in [...]

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11 November 2009 ~ Comments

Response to Beyond Chron Editorial

This response was originally posted on Beyond Chron (November 10).

To the Editor:
Thank you for posting Peter Lauterborn’s thoughtful Central Subway guest editorial on November 4.  Mr. Lauterborn asked some great questions, and I would like to share additional insights from a project planning perspective.
Where are the plans for the North Beach [...]

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10 November 2009 ~ Comments

Welcome!

Welcome to the official Central Subway project blog!
We intend for this blog to serve as a forum for open communication with Muni customers and public transit enthusiasts, so we welcome your questions and encourage feedback.  For the latest Central Subway news and updates, check back often (or subscribe to the blog) and connect with us [...]

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