Celebrating San Francisco’s Transit History
We’re gearing up for a great weekend of Muni history fun! This weekend a collection of vintage trolleys, cable cars, street cars and buses from around the world dating back to as far as 1895 will be...
We’re gearing up for a great weekend of Muni history fun! This weekend a collection of vintage trolleys, cable cars, street cars and buses from around the world dating back to as far as 1895 will be...
With our new budget, people can still get where they need to go on more than 70 Muni routes. On Tuesday, April 16, the SFMTA Board of Directors unanimously approved the agency’s FY 2025 and FY 2026...
The USS Bonhomme Richard makes an early appearance in this September 29, 2018 photograph. Photo: Official U.S. Navy Page/Flickr Fleet Week Friday-Sunday, various timesMarina and The Embarcadero It's...
COVID-19 and the Revised SFMTA Budget Due to changing economic conditions and worsening revenue projections related to COVID-19, the SFMTA is submitting a revised budget for fiscal year 2021-2022...
Why do we need modern train control? We will modernize Muni Metro to meet San Francisco’s transit needs well into the future with a new, cutting-edge train control system. The Train Control Upgrade...
The American Public Transportation Association releases monthly updates on how much money Americans save by taking transit. They recently reported that riding transit saves the average American $9,238...
We’re a little star-struck around here these days. Last month a clip of our head honcho, Ed Reiskin, was included in John Oliver’s Last Week Tonight piece about infrastructure. As Ed states in the...
On October 17, 2017, the SFMTA Board approved the Private Transit Vehicle (PTV) permit program, including application requirements, permit conditions, fines, and fees. PTV's, often known as jitneys...
Safety is a top priority for the SFMTA. Muni provides service to thousands of people every day. It is important to stay safe and treat your fellow riders with kindness and respect. Report harassment -...
With Muni service temporarily reduced during the COVID-19 health crisis, many San Francisco residents need to walk and take other modes of transportation to make essential trips. However, sometimes it...
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...
Round two in this month's Muni Lines blog series focuses on a true legacy of a line, what Muni riders today know as the 14 Mission and 14R Mission Rapid. Not only is the 14 one of the oldest lines in...
Transit on Market Street in downtown San Francisco, 2018 It’s been a half-century since the San Francisco Board of Supervisors put transit needs above all other traffic initiatives, and now, the city...
The SFMTA Photo Archive has been spending the past few weeks diving into the history of some of San Francisco's most historic transit routes. Last week we took a look at the 14 Mission Yesterday...
Events: This weekend will feature a handful of events across the city, the largest of which is the San Francisco Marathon on Sunday. Sunday will also see this month's Hawaiian-themed TreasureFest on...
Celebrating its 84th anniversary in October, the 33 Ashbury/18th Street descends from one of the very first electric streetcar lines and holds the distinction of being San Francisco's first electric...
In two weeks, San Francisco will celebrate Giants Opening Day. This week, the Giants will host the Oakland Athletics for two pre-season games at AT&T park. With the start of baseball season comes...
Approximately 2,500 people are expected to attend a march for Falun Dafa starting at Civic Center Plaza and going to Union Square on May 6, 2017. Muni 5, 27, 31, 38 and 38R routes are subject to delay...
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA), which manages all transportation in the city, including the Municipal Railway (Muni), would like to extend good wishes for a joyous holiday...
Event Summary The Golden Gate Park Concert Series will take place Saturday, August 17, 2024, in the Polo Field. In addition to expanded Muni service, there will be taxi stands, passenger loading zones...
Thanks to all of your efforts during this pandemic, San Francisco is ready to begin safely reopening offices. However, as with all other aspects of public life during the COVID-19 pandemic, commuting...
The SFMTA is thrilled to welcome Dominica Henderson to its Board of Directors. Director Henderson is a longtime public servant who has worked to improve housing policy in the Bayview community and...
Today , our new taxi meter rates go into effect, providing a much-needed increase for taxi drivers. After extensive outreach, the SFMTA board passed an 18% increase in the taximeter rates – the first...
San Francisco has 3,500 Muni stops, including about 1,200 stops at which there isn’t enough space for the bus to pull to the curb for riders to board. Instead, Muni buses stop in the travel lane, and...
During events at Chase Center, the SFMTA will run event service along the new T Third about every 10 minutes in addition to normal T Third service. The additional special event trains – with “S...