SFMTA Transit and Traffic Advisory for the Week from Thursday, July 10 through Wednesday, July 16, 2025

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The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) releases the following upcoming event-related traffic and transit impacts for the week from Thursday, July 10 through Wednesday, July 16, 2025.

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Event at Chase Center

Monday, July 14: The Golden State Valkyries will play against the Phoenix Mercury. The game will start at 7 p.m. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m.

Supplemental Muni Service

  • Muni will operate supplemental 78X Arena Express service.
  • Pre-event express shuttle service from 16th Street BART Station to Chase Center will start two and a half hours before each game/event and will end one hour after game/event starts.
  • Post-event express shuttle service from Chase Center on 16th Street to 16th Street BART Station will run until the clears.

Special Event Parking Rates

During basketball games and other area major events with more than 10,000 expected attendees at the arena, parking meters close to the arena will charge a special event rate of $12 per hour. These rates help reduce congestion and keep parking spots available in the neighborhoods near the arena, discouraging circling for free or cheap parking. Start times for special event rates vary based on the start time of the event. More information on special event parking regulations can be found on www.sfmta.com/special-event-parking.

Street Closures

To accommodate events that will take place at the arena, the following street closures will be enforced two hours before and one hour after each event:

  • 16th Street between 3rd Street and Terry Francois Boulevard
  • Warriors Way between 3rd Street and Terry Francois Boulevard
  • Northbound 3rd Street between 16th Street and Warriors Way will also be closed approximately 30 minutes before and 45 minutes after an event.
  • Only local access will be allowed on Northbound Illinois Street between Mariposa and 16th streets.

No Parking Zone

To facilitate loading and pick up for Muni customers and patrons, NO PARKING will be in effect at these locations during events:

  • 16th Street between 3rd Street and Terry Francois Boulevard
  • Warriors Way between 3rd Street and Terry Francois Boulevard
  • Between the 500 and 700 blocks of Terry Francois Boulevard (TFB)

Taxi Stands

There is one taxi stand located on southbound Terry Francois Boulevard.

Ramp Taxis should use the loading zone on eastbound Warriors Way at Bridgeview Way.

Other pickup/drop-off locations near Chase Center

  • 4th Street, which connects to Chase Center via the Gene Friend Way pedestrian path on the UCSF campus.
  • Owens Street, which also connects to Chase Center via the Gene Friend Way pedestrian path on the UCSF campus.

For details about transportation to the Chase Center, including Muni service and connections from the Bay Area transit system to Muni, visit SFMTA.com/ChaseCenter.

For additional details and about transportation to the ballpark, visit www.sfmta.com/chase-center.

San Francisco Giants Baseball Game

Friday, July 11 through Sunday, July 13: The San Francisco Giants will play three games at the ballpark. Listed below are the start time for these games:

  • Three games against the Los Angeles Dodgers: 1) 7:15 p.m., Friday, July 11; 2) 1:05 p.m., Saturday, July 12; and 3) 1:05 p.m., Sunday, July 13.

Street Closures

To accommodate events that will take place at the ballpark, the following street closures will be enforced:

  • Two and a half hours before the opening pitch, the SFMTA will close eastbound King Street between 3rd and 2nd streets to vehicle traffic. King Street will reopen after the first pitch until the seventh inning.
  • From the seventh inning until post-game traffic dies down, the SFMTA will again close eastbound King Street between 3rd and 2nd streets to vehicle traffic in order to reduce congestion on city streets.
  • Additionally, the northbound portion of the 4th Street Bridge (Peter R. Maloney Bridge) will be closed to all traffic except Muni, taxis and bicycles during the post-game period.

Taxi Stands

  • 2nd Street, west side, between Brannan and King Streets
  • 2nd Street, east side, between Townsend and King Streets
  • 3rd Street, west side, north of King Street

Special Event Parking Rates

During baseball games and other major events with more than 10,000 expected attendees at the ballpark, parking meters close to the ballpark will charge a special event rate of $12 per hour. These rates help reduce congestion and keep parking spots available in the neighborhoods near the ballpark, discouraging circling for free or cheap parking. Start times for special event rates vary based on the start time of the event. More information on special event parking regulations can be found on www.sfmta.com/special-event-parking.

For additional details and about transportation to the ballpark, visit www.sfmta.com/oracle-park.

Chinatown Night Market

Friday, July 11: The monthly night market will take place in Chinatown. This is an event that takes place on the second Friday of each month, from 5:30 to 9 p.m.

The following street closures will be required from 1 to 11:59 p.m., Friday, July 11:

  • Grant Avenue between California and Pacific streets
  • Waverly Plaza between Washington and Sacramento streets
  • Commercial Street between Grant Avenue and Kearny Street

All other intersections will remain open.

There will be no impact on Muni service.

Larkin Street Roadway Shared Space

Saturday, July 12: The Tenderloin Lower Polk Merchants and Property Owners Association will host their monthly Roadway Shared Space on Larkin Street.

Larkin Street between Eddy and O’Farrell streets will be closed from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, July 12.

These closures will occur on the second Saturday of every month through Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. For details visit www.tlmpa.org.

The 19 Polk Muni route will be rerouted.

CONSTRUCTION WORK AND OTHER UPDATES

NEW: Caltrans Project EA 04-2Q4604: San Francisco 101 Bridge Rail Replacement

Monday, July 7 through Friday, July 11: This project will require a closure of northbound Bayshore Boulevard between Hester Avenue and the Northbound 101 on-ramp between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. the next morning.

Signage will be placed in advance of the street closures and detour routes.

NEW: Caltrans Project 04-1Y5004: I-280 Pavement Overlay

Monday, July 7 through Friday, July 11: This project will require a closure of southbound I280 off-ramp at Monterey Boulevard, and at northbound I280 on-ramp at Monterey Boulevard between 7 p.m. and 5 a.m. the next morning.

Signage will be placed in advance of the street closures and detour routes.

UPDATED: Cable Car Sheaves Upgrade Project

Since Tuesday, Feb. 18, crews have been working to restore the cable car system sheaves, which are massive, grooved wheels that guide the underground cables through specialized pulley systems.

These upgrades will continue through Sept. 2025. During this work:

  • there will be occasional closures of individual cable car segments;
  • bus shuttles will replace cable car lines where work is being done;
  • at least one cable car route will remain open to the public during normal operating hours while sections are being upgraded.

For more information and to see the latest work schedule, visit SFMTA.com/CableCarUpgrades.

Muni Fare Increases Effective July 1, 2025

On Tuesday, July 1, some Muni fares increased, based on public feedback received during our budget process in spring 2024. For details about all fares, visit SFMTA.com/Fares.

On Tuesday, July 1, the Clipper and MuniMobile discount was reduced from 25 cents to 15 cents, bringing the fare to $2.85. This change helps offset rising costs while minimizing the impact on riders. The cash fare will remain at $3. The cable car fare increased for the first time since January 2020, from $8 to $9.

After feedback collected from the public, these fare adjustments were included as part of the SFMTA’s 2024-2026 budget, which began on July 1, 2024. For more information, visit our Fares webpage or call 311.

ONGOING

Summer 2025 Muni Service Cuts

Starting Saturday, June 21, three Muni routes will turn back once they reach Market Street on weekdays: 1) 5 Fulton; 2) 9 San Bruno and 3) 31 Balboa.

These service changes also include a new route: 6 Hayes-Parnassus. It combines the 6 Haight-Parnassus and the 21 Hayes into a new route. The 6 Hayes-Parnassus will also turn back once it reaches Market Street.

Riders will then be able to transfer at Market Street to get to their destination where Muni buses will provide service about every three to four minutes. Additionally, on the subway along Market Street, the five Muni Metro lines together provide service every two minutes on weekdays. Once a passenger on board a Muni bus or train, there will be two hours to make free transfers to any other Muni vehicle.

5 Fulton

  • On weekdays, the 5 Fulton route will turn around to go back outbound at McAllister and Market streets. Riders can easily locate transfer locations near Market Street at the SFMTA.com/5Transfer webpage.
  • The 5R Fulton Rapid will remain in service. During early mornings, evenings and weekends when the 5R Fulton Rapid is not in operation, the 5 Fulton route will continue service on Market Street to its current terminal. 

9 San Bruno

  • On weekdays, the 9 San Bruno route will turn around to go back outbound at 11th & Market streets. Riders can easily locate transfer locations near Market Street at the SFMTA.com/9Transfer webpage.
  • The 9R San Bruno Rapid will remain in service. During early mornings, evenings and weekends when the 9R San Bruno Rapid is not in operation, the 9 San Bruno route will continue service on Market Street to its current terminal. 

31 Balboa

  • On weekdays and weekends, the 31 Balboa route will run between Cabrillo & La Playa streets and 5th & Market streets.
  • These routes will be combined into one line, the “6 Hayes-Parnassus”. The new route will include portions of the former 6 Haight-Parnassus and 21 Hayes routes. It will turn around at Hyde and Market streets/Civic Center Station.
  • This new route will serve all current 6 Haight-Parnassus stops west of Masonic Avenue.
    • Riders who typically use 6 Haight-Parnassus stops east of Masonic Avenue can instead use 7 Haight-Noriega service.
  • The new route will also serve all current 21 Hayes stops east of Masonic Avenue.
    • Riders who typically use 21 Hayes stops west of Masonic Avenue can use 5 Fulton or 5R Fulton Rapid service two blocks away.
  • Riders can easily locate transfer locations near Market Street at the SFMTA.com/6Transfer webpage.

6 Haight-Parnassus and 21 Hayes

Stop Changes to Improve Safety and Access

Starting Saturday, June 21, the SFMTA will also make changes to some bus stops. These changes are not connected to the agency’s budget shortfall. They are part of the agency’s ongoing work to help make Muni safer and more reliable.

9 San Bruno

  • The outbound stop at 228 Bayshore will move to the intersection at Costa Street. This moves the bus stop further away from where multiple lanes of traffic merge to improve safety.

15 Bayview-Hunters Point Express

  • The outbound stop at 4th & Berry streets will move to 4th & Townsend streets to avoid conflicts with the right-turning traffic onto Berry Street.
  • New stops will be added in both directions on Hudson at Newhall streets. This will bring riders closer to the Third Street corridor and nearby homes.

18 46th Avenue

  • The inbound stop on Lincoln Way and Great Highway will be relocated to the near side of the intersection as part of the Great Highway closure to improve access.

28 19th Avenue and 28R 19th Avenue Rapid

  • A new stop for the 28 19th Avenue Rapid route will be added at 19th Avenue and Lincoln Way. This will help more riders enjoy quicker trips on the 28R 19th Avenue Rapid and decrease crowding on the 28 19th Avenue.

33 Ashbury-18th Street

  • The inbound stop at Clayton and Carmel streets will be relocated to the far side of the intersection. This will help to reduce conflicts with lane merging and improve safety.

43 Masonic

  • The outbound stops at Naples and Rolph streets and at Naples Street and Geneva Avenue will be relocated to one stop at Naples Street at Rolph Street, near side. This will help improve safety for riders.
  • The outbound stops at Curtis and Prague streets and at Prague and Drake streets will be relocated to one stop on Curtis Street at Prague Street, far side. This will be at a sidewalk with a level curb, improving safety for riders boarding.
  • The inbound stop at Lombard and Lyon streets will be moved to the near side of the intersection. This will help improve accessibility.

44 O’Shaughnessy, 52 Excelsior

  • The Still and Lyell Streets stop for both routes will be relocated to the near side of the crosswalk to improve stop visibility.

48 Quintara/24th Street

  • The by-request segment of the route that serves Hoffman Street will be removed. Removing this optional section of the route will improve reliability and travel times on the remainder of the route.
  • A new outbound stop will be added at Clipper and Diamond streets. This will facilitate transfers to the 35 Eureka route, which serves the Hoffman area.

54 Felton

  • The outbound stop at Hudson Avenue and Ardath Court will be relocated to the south by approximately 75 feet for better boarding access.

57 Parkmerced

  • Stops in the Stonestown Mall area will be relocated:
    • The outbound stops at 20th Avenue and Buckingham Way and at 20th Avenue and Stonestown Mall will be relocated to a mid-point between the two in front of the Whole Foods Market. This will help to improve reliability and reduce travel times.
    • The inbound stop on 20th Avenue north of Buckingham Way will be removed to improve reliability and travel times. The stop on 20th Avenue south of Buckingham Way is just a two-minute walk from this stop.

67 Bernal Heights

  • The outbound direction will be rerouted so that it stays on Folsom Street between Ripley Street and Bernal Heights Boulevard. This reroute will avoid tight turns and will improve safety. As part of the reroute:
    • The outbound stop on Ripley and Alabama streets will be discontinued.
    • The outbound stop on Ripley and Folsom streets will be relocated to Folsom and Ripley streets.
    • The outbound stop at Bradford Street and Bernal Heights Boulevard will be relocated to Bernal Heights Boulevard and Bradford Street.

For the latest information, visit SFMTA.com/ServiceChanges webpage.

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