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...
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...
As we adapt lessons from other cities to design a new generation of protected bike lanes that work for everyone on our streets, it’s crucial to get the details right. That’s why we installed San...
A lot of San Franciscans only need to drive sometimes. If you can mostly get around by foot, bike and transit, you might not need to own a car, but would like to still have a convenient option to...
At 11th and Harrison streets in SoMa, we recently made a subtle but important safety upgrade for people biking and boarding Muni. While this street design is common internationally, it’s still fairly...
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...
The Golden Gate Kennel Club Dog Show on January 30, 2011. Photo credit: Aforonda /Flickr. Events: SF Zoo Lunar New Year Celebration Saturday and Sunday Sunset This Saturday is Chinese New Year and the...
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...
Muni’s Kirkland bus division has a storied history with the Fisherman’s Wharf district. Located near Pier 39, Kirkland is one of San Francisco’s smallest and oldest bus yards — but also one of the...
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...
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...
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...
In light of findings on raised bike lanes on Market Street (shown here before it was raised), Polk Street's northbound bike lane will now look similar to this. With construction on Polk Street’s two...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Over the past month, we’ve been rolling out the initial Muni Forward safety treatments along Taraval Street as part of the L Taraval Rapid Project. Despite the ongoing rain, we’ve made progress on...
Muni Service Changes This Saturday Our latest round of Muni Forward service changes will include: Stop removals on the L Taraval Line More frequent service on the 8AX Bayshore Express, 25 Treasure...
During a pedestrian "scramble," traffic signals allow people to cross in every direction, including diagonally. At bustling city intersections, the nature of walking provides a particular advantage...
The Muni Metro subway portal at Duboce Avenue and Church Street, where a motorist entered the tunnel early Monday morning, leading to later service disruptions. Photo: Jerold Chinn/SFBay Muni Metro...
San Francisco’s first raised, parking-protected bike lane, which we wrote about in October, was completed this week on a short stretch of northbound Valencia Street, south of Cesar Chavez Street. This...
Northbound 49 Van Ness-Mission Route traveling to North Point Street. SFMTA Photo Archive. Board of Directors Meeting Tuesday, March 21, 1 p.m. City Hall, Room 400 Nearby Muni Routes: 5, 19, 21, 47...
A new parking-protected bike lane on 7th Street. The bike lane runs between the sidewalk and new Muni boarding islands to make it easier for everyone to navigate. There's good reason to celebrate Bike...
This weekend's events have a little something for everyone. Check out the Colossal Clusterfest in Civic Center, head to the Union Street Music Festival, pig out at the Heritage BBQ tour in Dogpatch or...