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Safe Speed Ads Hit the Airwaves

9 years 7 months ago

Remember, if you don't see a different speed limit posted, assume it's 25 mph — SF's default speed limit. Nearly 42,000 traffic citations were issued last year by the San Francisco Police Department...

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Muni's Clean Air Trolley Bus Fleet Turns 75

9 years 6 months ago

Muni's electric trolley buses have served San Francisco for 75 years, which we will celebrate during this year’s Muni Heritage Weekend (September 24 - 25) with a special historic photo exhibit inside...

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Weekend Festivities: Fleet Week and Italian Heritage Parade

9 years 6 months ago

Holiday Service Schedule and Parking Enforcement Alert : Monday is Columbus Day, and Muni will operate on a regular weekday schedule. Also on Monday, seven-day street sweeping restrictions and parking...

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Surveys on Muni: Better Understanding Our Riders’ Needs

9 years 6 months ago

Update: As of February, the second round of these surveys has begun and is expected to be finished in May . At its inception, Muni was dubbed the “People’s Railway” for a reason: Making Muni the best...

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Commuter Shuttle Regulations Show Promising Results

9 years 4 months ago

Commuter shuttles have become a larger part of San Francisco’s commute over the past few years, and they’ve garnered quite a bit of attention – to say the least. The good news is that the regulations...

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Riders Weigh In on Muni and the Survey Says…

9 years 4 months ago

Muni Ridership Survey Shows Transit is Headed in Right Direction Finding out what riders think about Muni benefits our agency and the city in many ways. For one, it makes sure we’re on the same page...

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Muni Forward Upgrades on Taraval Start in January

9 years 3 months ago

We’re moving the L Taraval Rapid Project forward with improvements to make the street safer and improve Muni service starting in January. After engaging with the community to shape proposed changes...

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SFMTA Public Meetings, Jan. 23 - Feb. 6

9 years 2 months ago

Geneva Avenue shows some of the recent Balboa Park area improvements, including a bus-and-taxi-only lane and new median plantings. Balboa Park Station Community Advisory Committee: 6 – 8 p.m., Tuesday...

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How Friedel Klussmann Saved the Cable Cars 70 Years Ago

9 years 2 months ago

Friedel Klussman (left) examining the inner workings of the cable car turntable at Powell and Market streets in 1949. Cable cars are, truly, only in San Francisco. And for that, we have Friedel...

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Make No Mistake: Most Muni Riders Pay Their Fares

9 years 2 months ago

A growing number of Muni riders board with their proof of payment in pocket. Thanks for paying your fare and for riding Muni. If it ever seems that only a few Muni riders pay their fare, it may be...

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This Day in History: Playland on the 5 in 1949

9 years 2 months ago

In 1949, the 5 Fulton took you out to the fun part of town: Playland-at-the-Beach. Playland was an exhilarating (and often foggy) seaside assemblage of good times, with bumper cars, an infamous fun...

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Weekend Half Marathon & 5K in Golden Gate Park

9 years 2 months ago

A southbound 18 46th Avenue bus on the Great Highway in February 2015. Event: KP SF Half Marathon & 5K Sunday, 8 a.m. Golden Gate Park While many people will be spending their Sunday morning getting...

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Enjoy Half of Mansell Street in McLaren Park, Now Car-Free

9 years 2 months ago

Mansell Street in McLaren Park, before (top) and after (bottom). Top photo: SF Rec and Park. Bottom photo: SF Public Works/Twitter. Half of Mansell Street in McLaren Park is now a beautiful path for...

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SFMTA Public Meetings, Feb. 6 - 27

9 years 2 months ago

Board of Directors (Special) Meeting: 9 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 7 War Memorial Building – Green Room 401 Van Ness Avenue Nearby Muni Routes: 5, 19, 21, 47, 49, F Market, Metro-Civic Center Station The...

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Panoramas From the Past: Early 20th Century Views of SF

9 years 1 month ago

Within our vast historic photo archive are a handful of panoramic gems – sets of images that were composed so to be placed side-by-side and form a wide view. Thanks to modern digital imaging...

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More Muni Forward Service Improvements Roll Out February 25

9 years 1 month ago

As part of our ongoing efforts to move Muni Forward, we’re launching a package of small but important service adjustments on Saturday, February 25. Based on feedback from Muni riders, we’re increasing...