All of the agencies covered in the Transportation chapter are either enterprise departments or external agencies, and there are no General Fund expenditures expected for renewals. SFMTA, SFO, and Caltrain each have their own state of good repair and other various renewal programs, which are described by the agencies here.
SFMTA – Renewals
The SFMTA has approximately $19.5 billion worth of capital assets, including bike routes and lanes, traffic signals, subway infrastructure, stations, maintenance and operations facilities, vehicles, fixed guideway track, overhead wires, parking garages, and more. SFMTA continues to track its capital planning efforts through its Asset Management Program, ensuring that current assets receive needed maintenance, rehabilitation, and replacement. This effort is detailed in the SFMTA 2022 Transit Asset Management Plan and through the annual State of Good Repair reports. The SFMTA renewal and modernization efforts include lifecycle management of its fleet, improvements to the Muni Metro subway through Subway Renewal, and rehabilitation of its yards and facilities in its Building Progress Program.
SFO – Renewals
SFO is the main thoroughfare for passenger travel and must be
maintained to high safety standards.
SFO considers renewals to be general repair and replacement of building systems and fixtures, such as a roof repair, that do not enhance the value or change the use of an asset. These projects typically are small in scope and are completed in less than a year. These projects are usually funded through SFO’s annual operating budget, unlike capital improvements which are often multi-year projects financed with General Airport Revenue Bonds.
The cost of SFO’s renewal program is approximately $220 million through FY2035.
Caltrain – State of Good Repair
Pursuant to the Joint Powers Agreement, each member of the Joint Powers Board is responsible for contributing a one-third share towards Caltrain’s local match for its capital projects that are designed to maintain Caltrain assets in a state of good repair. Numerous recurring state of good repair programs maintain safe, reliable, and high-quality service and enable future service increases and operational enhancements. They cover the maintenance of critical assets including vehicles, stations and facilities, bridges and civil structures, right-of-way, tracks, and systems. Brand-new Traction Electrification System (TES) assets introduced as part of the corridor electrification must be maintained, requiring ongoing annual funding. Several bridges and civil structures nearing or beyond their useful life need replacement, which requires significant investments. Additionally, many system assets have reached technology obsolescence and need an upgrade.
The cost of Caltrain’s state of good repair program is estimated at $840 million through FY2035.
Caltrain – Guadalupe Bridge and San Francisquito Creek Bridge Replacements
Through FY2035, Caltrain anticipates completing two bridge replacement projects on its corridor. The Guadalupe Bridges are located in San Jose and the project is anticipated to be completed by FY2027, while San Francisquito Creek Bridge is located in Palo Alto and is anticipated to be replaced by FY2035.
The cost of Caltrain’s two bridge replacement projects is estimated at $225 million through FY2035.
Caltrain – Vehicle
Replacements
This capital project will replace Caltrain’s remaining, aging diesel fleet with new electrical multiple units (EMUs).
The cost of Caltrain’s vehicle replacement is estimated at $370 million through FY2033.
BART – Renewals
In November 2016, voters approved Measure RR which authorized BART to issue $3.5 billion in G.O. bonds to fund projects throughout its system. The Measure was put to the voters in three counties: San Francisco, Alameda, and Contra Costa. Its projects include replacement of 90 miles of track, renewal of mechanical infrastructure, repair of tunnels and stations, and
many other initiatives that will modernize the BART system. The result of the program will be shorter wait times, fewer delays, and more comfortable rides
for passengers.
