![]() ![]() ![]() We have pioneered the use of “red carpet” transit-only lanes to decrease travel times for Muni riders. Our public transit systems are among the best in the country, with over 1 million daily boardings. San Francisco has already cultivated innovative transportation options that are changing the way the country and world move. We have the know how and inquisitive spirit to not only effectively design the transportation system of the future but also to spread it. As a geographically dense city, innovation spreads quickly helped by a nimble government and a culture of openness. San Francisco is the perfect place to develop an innovative framework for deploying cutting edge technology. Department of Transportation’s Smart City Challenge at their website You can read San Francisco's Smart City Challenge Application to learn more about our detailed plans here You can learn more about the U.S. These programs will incubate the changes needed so that San Francisco can embrace shared, connected, electric, autonomous vehicles and unlock the benefits they bring. Selected neighborhoods will participate in pilot programs designed to encourage shared transportation. The city will work with neighborhoods who volunteer through our Community Challenge program. San Francisco’s approach is to let communities decide where they want these benefits. Millions of square feet of space currently used for parking could be converted into pedestrian promenades, small parks and affordable housing. Because they are shared, these vehicles will be in near-constant use. ![]() The advanced sensors on these connected vehicles will eliminate traffic fatalities and reduce the amount of space needed for our transportation system. In the future, a shared fleet will be accessible to everyone. Currently, your wealth determines whether you can own a car and how nice it is. Building a smarter, shared and connected transportation system will benefit people from all walks of life. By moving away from a system of private ownership to one of sharing, we can ensure that all San Franciscans get to benefit from these innovations. Whether it’s public transit, car share, ride share or bike share, San Francisco has led the way in creating a shared ownership culture around transportation. Our plan builds on San Francisco’s leadership in shared transportation infrastructure. Department of Transportation has challenged mid-population cities to come up with the most effective and equitable way to further the adoption of shared, connected, autonomous vehicles. ![]()
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