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The 38R Geary is one of our Muni Forward routes, and we're excited to celebrate the program's 10th anniversary this Transit Month.
September is right around the corner, and it's a special time here at the SFMTA. It's Transit Month!
We've been preparing for an engaging month of celebrations dedicated to public transportation. And this year stands out because it's also the 10th anniversary of Muni Forward.
Since 2014, we've built 100 miles of improvements through our Muni Forward program. The goal: make Muni the best way to get around the city. These upgrades have reduced wait times, increased ridership and improved safety citywide.
We're looking forward to celebrating these improvements with you.
We'll share more about Transit Month and the events we're hosting with help from our partners.
What is Transit Month?
Transit Month recognizes the importance of public transit in our city. It's organized by SF Transit Riders and other transit-oriented agencies and groups. Events bring together residents, transit fans and policymakers.
Together, we acknowledge how important is to have a transit system that's:
- Efficient
- Reliable
- Accessible
It's a time to celebrate how transit connects our diverse communities. It's also a time to recognize how transit provides equitable access to all that our city offers.
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Transit Month is right around the corner – learn how you can celebrate.
Transit Month 2024: Event Highlights
There's so much to do in Transit Month 2024. We're partnering with transit-oriented agencies and other groups to host a range of activities. Here's how you can celebrate Muni Forward with us:
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Muni Forward 10th Anniversary Passport and Self-Guided Tour: Pick up a limited-edition Muni Forward Passport. You can find them at a Transit Month event or participating business while supplies last during the month of September 2024.This self-guided tour showcases ten of Muni Forward’s project corridors, where the city has invested in projects to improve Muni service with a toolkit of proven transit and safety upgrades.
Get your passport “stamped” and win great prizes! On each of the 10 Muni Forward corridors during Transit Month, you can get your passport stamped by a local business. Register on our SFMTA Transit Month Passport webpage to win great prizes.
- 10 Years of Muni Forward Bar Crawl – Wednesday, Sept. 4 at 6 p.m.: Celebrate a decade of Muni improvements with a fun night out. Join us to hop around to some of San Francisco's most iconic bars. Bring your friends and enjoy drink specials at each stop. It's a great time to reflect on the positive changes Muni Forward has brought to our city!
- SF Transit Riders' Transit Month Kickoff Celebration - Thursday, Sept. 5 at 9 a.m.: Join transit enthusiasts at San Francisco City Hall to kick off Transit Month. Guest speakers will share their visions for the future of public transit in the city.
- 10 Years of Muni Forward: Tasty Transit Tour - Saturday, Sept. 28 at 10 a.m.: Enjoy Muni improvements and delicious pastries on our Tasty Transit Tour. Bring your family and friends and enjoy baked good specials at each stop along the tour. It's a great chance to see firsthand the difference Muni Forward has made across the city. We’ll provide more details soon on the SFMTA events webpage.
Visit the Transit Month Website and SFMTA Transit Month Passport webpage for a full schedule of events and ways to participate.
Whether you attend events, share your transit experiences on social media or use public transit more this coming month, your involvement strengthens our transit community.
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Our teams know transit is a lifeline for many people. We're working hard to modernize and enhance Muni.
Why public transit matters
For many, transit is a lifeline. It connects people to work, education, healthcare and social events. That's why we're determined to modernize and enhance our transit system through programs like Muni Forward. They make transit more reliable and the preferred way to get around our city.
By making these investments, we can support diverse communities across San Francisco. We can strengthen the connections that knit this great city together. Mark your calendars for Transit Month 2024. We hope you’ll join us to celebrate the transit system that keeps San Francisco vibrant, accessible and sustainable.