The Transbay Joint Powers Authority (TJPA) is committed to creating a world-class transportation gateway that inspires civic pride and progress. Their mission is to design, build, operate, and maintain an intermodal terminal and rail extension. In collaboration with the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency and City departments, TJPA aims to create a new transit-oriented neighborhood.

The TJPA focuses on transparency in their planning process, providing clear analysis and documentation to support decision making. They are also dedicated to ensuring sound fiscal management, maintaining baseline budgets and schedules, and identifying cost-saving opportunities in the design, construction, and operation of public infrastructure. Quality control is a top priority for TJPA, as they define performance and product criteria and promote a culture of excellence.

They also emphasize collaboration, establishing clear communication protocols and jointly enforcing agreements with their partners. As the primary authority overseeing the financing, design, development, construction, and operation of the Transbay Program, the TJPA is managed by dedicated staff and overseen by an eight-member Board of Directors