The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) releases the following upcoming event-related traffic and transit impacts for the holiday week from Thursday, Feb. 13 through Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025.
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Lunar New Year and NBA All-Star 2025 Free Muni
Saturday, Feb. 15 and Sunday, Feb. 16: In support of multiple events taking place this weekend, the SFMTA will offer free Muni service, except Cable Cars, all day on Saturday, Feb. 15 and Sunday, Feb. 16.:
- Chinatown Community Street Fair on Saturday and Sunday
- Chinese New Year Parade on Saturday; and
- 2025 NBA All Star events to be held at various locations throughout San Francisco, with the NBA All Star Game to take place at the Chase Center on Sunday
For more information on activities around NBA All-Star 2025, visit the City's NBA All-Star 2025 page.
For more information about travel and transit for the Lunar New Year, visit the San Francisco Lunar New Year Travel and Transit Updates page.
Presidents’ Day Holiday Muni Service
Monday, Feb. 17, 2024 (Presidents’ Day Holiday), Muni will operate on a Sunday schedule.
Presidents’ Day Holiday Parking Enforcement
Parking meters (all meters including color capped), white zones, nightly street sweeping (street cleaning) and safety violations (no stopping, no parking, red and blue zones) will be enforced.
Other SFMTA parking programs will not be enforced:
- Residential Parking Permits (RPP) Zones
- General Parking Time Limits
- Weekday Daytime Street Sweeping (Street Cleaning)
- Commuter Shuttle Towaway Zones
- Unmetered Yellow and Green Zones
Vehicles creating a hazard and/or an unsafe condition (i.e. double parking, blocking a bike lane, blocking driveways, blocking crosswalks, fire hydrants, etc.) are subject to receiving citations and can possibly be towed.
Parking meters in the City are enforced Monday through Saturday with the exception of the following areas where parking meters are enforced seven days per week throughout the year except Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day:
- Parking meters in the Fisherman’s Wharf area
- Along The Embarcadero Roadway
- In the Special Event Area around Oracle Park and Chase Center
- Four metered off-street parking facilities listed below:
- 8th Avenue at Clement Street
- 9th Avenue at Clement Street
- Geary Boulevard at 21st Avenue
- 18th Avenue at Geary Boulevard
Some parking garages (notably Pierce Street Garage between Lombard and Chestnut streets) are paid parking, 24/7 including all holidays.
NBA All-Star Weekend 2025
Starting Friday, Feb. 14, through Sunday, Feb. 16, San Francisco will be hosting NBA All-Star weekend featuring some of the NBA's biggest stars. All Star weekend culminates with the 74th Annual NBA All Star Game at the Chase Center on Sunday, Feb. 16. For additional details visit the City's NBA All-Star 2025 page.
Throughout the weekend thousands of basketball fans are expected to visit the city, especially in the Mission Bay area. For more information visit updates at the SFMTA website.
Thursday, Feb. 14 to Sunday, Feb. 16: The annual showcase of top rookies and second-year NBA players will take place at Chase Center. Below are schedules for these events:
- Friday, Feb. 14: The Castrol NBA Rising Stars 2025 showcase will start at 6 p.m. Doors will open at 4:30 p.m.
- Saturday, Feb. 15: The State Farm All-Star Saturday Night show will start at 5 p.m. Doors will open at 3:30 p.m.
- Sunday, Feb. 16: The 74th Annual All-Star Game will start at 5 p.m. Doors will open at 3:30 p.m.
Street Closures
To facilitate these events, the following street closures are in place from Tuesday, Feb. 4 and will continue through Monday, Feb. 17:
- From 6 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 4 until 11:59 p.m., Monday, Feb. 17:
- 16th Street between 3rd Street and Terry A Francois Boulevard
- Warriors Way between 3rd Street and Bridgeview Way
- From 12:01 a.m., Friday, Feb. 7 until 11:59 p.m., Monday, Feb. 17
- Terry A Francois Boulevard (southbound only) between 16th Street and Mission Bay Boulevard
Additional street closures will also be implemented over the weekend when events take place:
- From 8 a.m. to conclusion of event each day, Friday, Feb. 14 through Sunday, Feb. 16:
- Terry A. Francois Boulevard between 16th Street and Warriors Way
- From 3 p.m. to conclusion of event each day, Friday, Feb. 14 through Sunday, Feb. 16:
- Northbound 3rd Street between 16th Street and Warriors Way
- Only local access will be allowed on Northbound Illinois Street between Mariposa and 16th streets.
Supplemental Muni Service
During these events, the SFMTA will provide 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 area clears.
- S Shuttle trains will provide additional T service to Chase Center and extra service to Market Street between West Portal and Embarcadero
Parking
During these events, the Special Event Parking Rates will be enforced
During basketball games and other 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 $11 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.
During these events, the following will be designated as “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)
Parking restrictions will be in place near event venues and other facilities. Motorists should check for signs within 100 feet of the parking space where the car is parked.
Taxi Stand (In place on event dates, Friday, Feb. 14 through Monday, Feb. 17)
- Mission Bay Boulevard South, south side, east of 3rd Street.
Additional Passenger Loading
- 4th Street which connects to Chase Center via Gene Friend Way pedestrian path which cuts through UCSF campus.
- Owens Street connects to Chase Center via Gene Friend Way pedestrian path which cuts through 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 ballpark, visit www.sfmta.com/chase-center.
Chinatown Community Street Fair
Saturday, Feb. 15 and Sunday, Feb. 16: The Chinatown Community Street Fair will be held this weekend. The street fair will take place along Grant Avenue between Clay and Broadway streets from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. For more event details, visit https://chineseparade.com/community-fair/.
The following street closures will be required for the event from 11 p.m., Friday, Feb. 14 to 11 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 16:
- Grant Avenue between California Street and Broadway
- Pacific Avenue between Columbus Avenue and Stockton Street
- Jackson Street between Stockton and Kearny streets
- Washington Street between Stockton and Kearny streets
- Intersections at Grant Avenue: Jackson Street, Washington Street and Pacific Street
- All alleys in the area bounded by California Street, Stockton Street, Broadway and Kearny Street
There will be heavy traffic in the area. Motorists are advised to allow extra travel time.
The 12 Folsom/Pacific Muni route will be affected.
Chinese New Year Parade
Saturday, Feb. 15: The Chinese New Year Parade will start from 2nd and Market streets at 5 p.m. The parade will travel west on Market Street, west on Geary Street, north on Powell Street, east on Post Street and north on Kearny Street to Columbus Avenue. The parade will disperse on Columbus Avenue between Pacific and Washington streets. For event details, visit https://chineseparade.com/.
Staging of the floats will begin at 10 a.m. in the parking lane of Main Street between Market and Harrison streets. The following street closures will be required:
- From 2 p.m.:
- 2nd Street between Market and Mission streets
- From 3 p.m.:
- Main Street between Harrison and Market streets
- Market Street between Main and 3rd streets
- Main Street between Harrison and Market streets
- Geary Street between Market and Powell streets
- Powell Street between Geary and Post streets
- Post Street between Powell and Kearny streets
- Kearny Street between Post Street and Columbus Avenue
- From 5 p.m. to approximately 9:30 p.m.:
- Columbus Avenue south of Pacific Avenue
- Jackson Street between Kearny and Sansome streets
- Washington Street between Kearny and Sansome streets
- Clay Street between Kearny and Sansome streets
Beginning at 3 p.m., Mission Street between 5th Street and The Embarcadero will be designated as transit-only street until Market Street re-opens to transit.
Traffic along Market Street will be diverted during the event:
- Westbound to Howard Street
- Eastbound to Folsom Street
The following Muni lines and routes will be affected: California Cable Car; Powell-Mason Cable Car; Powell-Hyde Cable Car; F Market & Wharves; 1 California; 2 Sutter; 5 Fulton; 6 Haight/Parnassus; 7 Haight/Noriega; 8 Bayshore; 9 San Bruno; 12 Folsom/Pacific; 14 Mission; 14R Mission Rapid; 15 Bayview Hunter’s Point Express; 30 Stockton; 38 Geary; 38R Geary Rapid and 45 Union/Stockton.
Event at Chase Center
Wednesday, Feb. 19: Performance by JJ Lin.will take place. Show will start at 8 p.m. Doors will open at 7 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 area clears.
Special Event Parking Rates
During basketball games and other 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 $11 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.
Additional Passenger Loading
- 4th Street which connects to Chase Center via Gene Friend Way pedestrian path which cuts through UCSF campus.
- Owens Street connects to Chase Center via Gene Friend Way pedestrian path which cuts through 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 ballpark, visit www.sfmta.com/chase-center.
CONSTRUCTION WORK AND OTHER UPDATES
NEW: Valencia Street Bikeway Improvements
Starting on Tuesday, Feb. 18, construction on Valencia Street's new side-running lane will begin. Crews will begin at Valencia and 23rd streets, working northwards. They will begin with removing the center-running bike lane, followed by repaving of the street, and then installing the new side-running bike lane. For more information and the latest work schedule, visit SFMTA.com/Valencia.
NEW: Cable Car Sheaves Upgrade Project
Beginning Tuesday, Feb. 18, crews will be restoring the cable car system sheaves, which are massive, grooved wheels that guide the underground cables through specialized pulley systems.
These upgrades will take place from Tuesday, Feb. 18and will continue through May 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.
ONGOING
Service Changes Beginning Saturday, Feb. 1
The SFMTA must reduce service on some Muni routes because of the ongoing financial crisis. Some of these changes are not easy decisions to make. By doing so now, the agency can continue delivering reliable service and at the same time can address the SFMTA's financial stability.
Below are highlights of these changes:
30X Marina Express: New trips
To help riders traveling downtown from the Marina in the morning, the 30X Marina Express will return to service. On weekdays, two trips will leave from Beach & Divisadero streets at 7:15 a.m. and 7:45 a.m. The 30X Marina Express will service most previous stops, except for the stop at Columbus Avenue & Jackson Street.
1X California Express: Schedule changes
Two morning trips leaving 33rd Avenue & Geary Boulevard at 7:15 a.m. and at 7:45 a.m. respectively on the 1X California Express will be canceled. All other trips on the route will remain unchanged. Muni customers can still take the 1X California Express from 33rd Avenue & Geary Boulevard at 7:30 a.m., 8 a.m. and 8:20 a.m.
29 Sunset: Stop adjustments and more seating
Most 29 Sunset stops on Sunset Boulevard will be relocated to across the intersections. These changes are part of the 29 Sunset Improvement Project. They also include recently improved bus stops on the far side of traffic signals.
30S Stockton “Short”: New end point for 30 Stockton “Short” effective Saturday, March 15
The 30S Stockton “Short” currently runs between Van Ness Ave & North Point Street and Caltrain. Starting Saturday, March 15, the 30 Stockton “Short” will run between Van Ness Avenue & North Point Street and Union Square. There will be no change to the 30 Stockton (the long pattern of the route).
This change happens on March 15 instead of Feb. 1. This is to provide additional Muni service during February and March events. These include the Lunar New Year celebration, NBA All-Star Weekend and upcoming Central Subway maintenance work.
Masks Recommended
Masks are no longer required, but are encouraged in any SFMTA facilities, transit hubs or on vehicles including Muni buses, streetcars, light rail vehicles or cable cars or in taxis or on paratransit.
ONGOING: Essential Trip Card Discount Program
The SFMTA’s program, Essential Trip Card (ETC) Program, assists people with disabilities and older adults to make essential trips using taxis. The program provides two to three round trips at an 80% discount per month, i.e. rider pays $6 to receive a value of $30 or pays $12 to receive a $60 value. If essential needs require it, riders may receive additional value up to $120 of taxi service per month.
To qualify for the program, customer must be either age 65 or older or an adult with disabilities. Eligible adults may apply for the ETC program by calling the Paratransit Mobility Management office at 415-351-7053. Staff are available weekdays between 9 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. Visit https://www.sfmta.com/etc for additional details and for a list of San Francisco taxi companies, visit https://www.sfmta.com/taxi/directory.
SFMTA’s Shop-a-Round program which offers registered seniors and people with disabilities personalized assistance and rides to and from grocery stores and farmers markets is available as well. For more information, visit https://www.sfmta.com/shop-round.