Construction is apparently expected to begin in early 2016.<p><a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.sfmta.com&#x2F;news&#x2F;project-updates&#x2F;construction-contract-awarded-and-tree-hearing-notices-posted" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.sfmta.com&#x2F;news&#x2F;project-updates&#x2F;construction-cont...</a><p>The project&#x27;s home page:<p><a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.sfmta.com&#x2F;projects-planning&#x2F;projects&#x2F;van-ness-corridor-transit-improvement-project" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.sfmta.com&#x2F;projects-planning&#x2F;projects&#x2F;van-ness-co...</a><p>Interestingly, they&#x27;re - remarkably sensibly - taking advantage of all the activity to replace the firefighting water system, sewers, lighting, and overhead bus electrical systems.