Geary Boulevard Improvement Project

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As the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) finishes water and sewer work underneath Geary Boulevard, the SFMTA is preparing to start construction this fall. We'll begin regular construction updates later this fall. 

To help merchants thrive during construction, we are forming a small business working group to guide the direction of a small business support program. If you own or manage a business on Geary, learn more and submit an application to join the small business working group by Monday, November 30, 2026.

Project Introduction

The SFMTA is working to improve transit and safety along the Geary corridor. The first phase of work, called the Geary Rapid Project, was completed on schedule and under budget in fall 2021 and resulted in significant transit and safety improvements.

The Geary Boulevard Improvement Project is the second phase of work, aiming to extend those benefits to the western part of the corridor between Stanyan Street and 34th Avenue in the Richmond by improving Muni’s 38 Geary bus service and addressing traffic safety. The SFMTA conducted several rounds of outreach between 2021 and 2023, asking neighbors about their priorities for Geary. We used this feedback to develop the detailed project design.

The Geary Boulevard Improvement Project, including the complete quick-build component, was unanimously approved by the SFMTA Board at the August 15, 2023 meeting and the quick-build was implemented in fall 2023.

Diagram showing upgrades planned as part of the Geary Boulevard Improvement Project: 1) Dedicated bus lanes adjacent to the parking lane; 2) Bus stop changes such as removals and relocations; 3) Pedestrian bulb-outs and other safety improvements; 4) Bus bulb-outs (sidewalk extensions at bus stops)


 

Learn more about the key project features:
 

Project Status
  1. Implementation / Construction
Cost Estimate
$48 million
Current Phase or Stage
Construction
Predicted Completion
Early 2028. See "Project Timeline" below for details.
Bus Routes and Rail Lines
Neighborhoods
Presidio Heights
Outer Richmond
Inner Richmond

Project Timeline

The project schedule includes:

  • Quick-build installation of additional transit lanes, bus stop changes, transit signal optimization, retimed pedestrian signals to give people walking more time to cross the street and other safety improvements completed in 2023.
  • ~2 years to complete detailed design, completed spring 2026
  • Construction coordinated at the end of SFPUC's underway ~2.5 year water and sewer utility upgrade project.

August 2026 Graphic showing construction schedule for the Geary Boulevard Improvement Project. • Outreach began before 2023 and continues throughout the duration of construction. • Quick-build transit and safety treatments by the SFMTA began in Fall 2023 and lasted for a few months. This included bus lanes, bus stop changes, pedestrian safety treatments, and roadway striping changes. • Utility upgrades by the SFPUC began in early 2025 and last until mid-2027. This includes water main replacement from 32nd Avenue to Stanyan; sewer main replacement from 31st to 24th and 14th to Stanyan; and fiber optic cable conduits from 25th to Stanyan. • Transit and safety improvements by the SFMTA are planned to begin in late 2026 and last until early 2028. This includes bus bulbs, pedestrian bulbs, upgraded traffic signals, roadway repaving, and community enhancements including new street trees and sidewalk art.


Project Location

Geary Boulevard between 34th Avenue and Stanyan Street.  

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Contact Information
Geary Boulevard Improvement Project
ImproveGeary@SFMTA.com
415.646.2300