Muni Forward Brings You More Service, Muni Rapid, New Map

We know you have better things to do than wait on us. And we’re working every day to make it easier to get around the city. This April, as part of our Muni Forward initiative, we’re rolling out the most significant series of service improvements in decades. The improvements combine substantial service increases for 165,000 daily riders, a rebranding of “Limited” lines to “Rapid,” renaming and renumbering bus routes to complement the new Muni map, and rolling out eye-catching bus shelter enhancements. Together, these improvements result in a less crowded ride and make it easier and simpler to navigate the Muni network.

 

 

This April’s service improvements will directly benefit 165,000 daily Muni riders. More service means less time waiting for Muni—and more time for things that matter.

 

Service Improvement	Route
Increased AM Frequency	5R, 8AX, 8BX, 10, 14R, 14X, 28, 38L, 41
Increased PM Frequency	5R, 8AX, 8BX, 14R, 14X, 38R, 41
Increased Midday Frequency	5R, 8, 14R, 29
Extended AM Hours	1AX, 1BX, 8AX, 8BX, 14X, 30X, 31AX, 31BX
Now on Sundays!	38R
Extended Weekend Hours	14R

 

This April we’re also launching our new “Rapid Network,” which will make travel on Muni’s most heavily used routes quicker and more efficient. The Rapid Network will use transit priority lanes to move buses more efficiently and create better boarding zones to make boarding the bus safer and faster. On Rapid Network lines, we will also give buses and trains “transit signal priority” in order to reduce delays. Many of these improvements are already underway, with more planned all across the city in the coming years! Learn more about the Rapid Network.

 

As part of the Rapid Network rollout, the term “Rapid” (R) will replace “Limited” (L) for Limited-stop routes. “Rapid” routes will encompass all the benefits of the “Limited” routes but will see increases in frequency and reliability in the coming months as the routes receive additional investment in transit priority improvements.

 

Muni’s Rapid Network will include the following routes:

You’ll notice new shelter enhancements like bike racks, shelter decals, and redesigned flag signs popping up at Rapid and Metro shelters over the coming months. These enhancements will making finding and navigating the Muni network easier. For a sneak peak of what the shelter decals will look like, check out the N Judah stop at Carl and Cole!