SFMTA's Board of Directors will vote this afternoon on three major projects designed to improve pedestrian safety in the Tenderloin and SoMa.

Construction on the first phase of improvements to speed up the 38-Geary route started last week.

A pedestrian is killed on Sixth Street roughly every 16 days, on average. A new survey aims to help finalize improvements for pedestrian safety.

This is neighbors' last chance to weigh in on the first phase of the Geary Rapid Project, which will create new dedicated bus lanes and changes in bus stop locations.

SFMTA seeks public input this week on near-final designs for the first phase of the Geary Bus Rapid Transit project.

Design reviews are scheduled to conclude in summer 2020.

Other improvements in the area include high-visibility crosswalks and painted safety zones.

So far, efforts to improve pedestrian safety in the area haven't shown results.

SFMTA is seeking input on planned improvements on Powell Street between Union Square and Market.

The project aims to improve traffic conditions between Market and Sutter streets.

The exits will make way for a new substation meant to increase the number of trains running through the Transbay Tube.

Public Works expects to start construction on projects to improve the neighborhood's alleys next year.

Muni is seeking feedback on changes to the Geary 38 route after the agency board approved initial plans this week.