The TEP Process

The Public, including all residents, transit riders, visitors and commuters, are an important part of the TEP. Comments and questions are encouraged throughout the project. For information on how you can get involved, view Contact Us.

The SFMTA Board will review and approve all findings and recommendations.

A Project Working Group that includes SFMTA’s Executive Director/CEO, the SFMTA board chair, and the City Controller will help ensure that the TEP stays on track with budget, timeline, deliverables and staffing.

A Policy Advisory Group that includes representatives from the Mayor’s office, Board of Supervisors, transit unions, TEP Citizen Advisory Committee, SFMTA Citizens Advisory Council, San Francisco County Transportation Authority, and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, will provide guidance on policy-level issues affecting the TEP. Meeting summaries are available.

A Technical/Regional Advisory Committee that includes representatives from various City departments and local and regional transit agencies will provide technical review and comment during development of the TEP and draft recommendations.

A TEP Citizen Advisory Committee that includes representatives from a wide range of community organizations that cover local transit and ridership, business, environmental, and other interests. The TEP-CAC will closely review and provide input throughout the project. TEP-CAC meetings are open to the public and anyone interested is welcome to attend. Agendas and meeting summaries are available. A list of advisory group members is also available.

Input from the various advisory groups, including the TEP Citizen Advisory Committee, will be considered at every step of the process, as well as public comment at milestone points.