In the early 1970s, Muni explored some curious bus technologies to provide cleaner, quieter public transit and improve quality of life across the city. One such experiment was a 19th-century throwback...
Near-term improvements proposed for Folsom and Howard streets include elements similar to those in this parking-protected bike lane and transit boarding island on 7th Street. Safety, loading and...
Join us for the annual Cable Car Bell Ringing Contest, a long-standing tradition at Muni, this Thursday, July 13 at noon in Union Square. At this popular and lively competition, the best of the SFMTA...
After last week's action-packed start to the summer, this quieter weekend provides a chance to catch your breath with this month's Sunday Streets taking place in the heart of the Mission. Read more...
During a two-month trial, two Muni buses will carry these bigger bike racks that can hold a third bicycle. Combining bikes and Muni is a popular, efficient way to get around – especially if you're...
Update: On Tuesday July 18, the On-Street Shared Vehicle Parking Permit Program was approved by the SFMTA Board of Directors. Curbside parking spaces dedicated to shared vehicles have been around for...
Singh Balraj Rai, Byron Cobb and Leonard Oats show off their trophies at the 54th Cable Car Bell Ringing Contest. This year, Byron Cobb took home top place in San Francisco's Cable Car Bell Ringing...
A late night arrival of a new Muni LRV is attended with excitement. Earlier this year, Muni's new light-rail vehicles (LRVs) started arriving and undergoing testing on city streets to go into revenue...
SFMTA Board of Directors Meeting Tuesday, July 18, 1 p.m. City Hall, Room 400 Nearby Muni Routes: 5, 19, 21, 47, 49, F Market, Metro- Civic Center Station The agenda for Tuesday's board of directors...
A screenshot of the SFMTA's Twitter account webpage as seen today. Believe it or not, the SFMTA’s Twitter account, "@sfmta_muni," is staffed by real people. That's right: for 96 regular hours and...
Muni Subway Shutdowns for New Train Testing Muni Metro subway closures for tests on new Muni trains start this Saturday, July 22 until Sunday, Aug. 20, except for Aug. 11 - 13. Subway service will...
This is a basic recap of items voted on and discussed by the SFMTA Board of Directors at its most recent meeting. SFMTA board meetings are usually held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month...
Get ready for upgrades on 16th Street starting this year under the 22 Fillmore Transit Priority Project, part of Muni Forward. As we wrote last year, the project will bring improvements to make two...
In addition to a James Taylor concert and the Treasure Island Flea Market this beautiful weekend, the Up Your Alley Fair takes place on Sunday in SoMa (the 12 Folsom/Pacific will be rerouted). And don...
Citizens Advisory Council Meeting Thursday, Aug. 3, 10 a.m. SFMTA Offices, 7th Floor, Union Square Conference Room One South Van Ness Avenue Nearby Muni Routes: 6, 7, 9/9R, 47, 49, F Market, Metro -...
A new Muni train on The Embarcadero out for a beautiful night of mechanical tests. The first week of Muni subway closures is underway to finalize tests on the next generation of Muni trains. So far...
Art from 2017 winner Monica Tiulesci displayed on a Muni bus earlier this year. Photo: SF Beautiful The nominees are in, and voting is open for the next generation of art you want to see displayed on...
As we continue to run rigorous tests on Muni's new light rail vehicles (LRVs), here's a look back at the testing Muni undertook in the late 1970s to prepare its first generation of LRVs for service...
People enjoying the Nihonmachi Street Fair in Japantown on August 13, 2011. Photo credit: David Yu/Flickr Nihonmachi Street Fair Saturday and Sunday, various times Japantown Founded in 1973, the...
From the SFMTA’s Director of Transportation: Not since the advent of streetcars and automobiles have we seen such tremendous change in the ways people get around in cities. After decades of little...
The buffered bike lanes on the “Bernal Cut” section of San Jose Avenue now have protective concrete barriers to make for a safer, more comfortable ride. We and SF Public Works installed these barriers...
An 8 Bayshore Muni bus on San Bruno Avenue. Photo: munidave/Flickr Muni Forward service changes are coming this Saturday, Aug. 12 and Monday, Aug. 14 to simplify and improve service on the 7, 8, 8AX...
This weekend will be jam-packed with huge music events like Outside Lands and a Lady Gaga concert at AT&T Park, the Pistahan Parade and Festival on downtown Market Street, the Escape from the Rock...
Automated speed enforcement (ASE) is proven to reduce deadly speeding and crashes, but cities like San Francisco are prohibited from using it due to outdated state laws. In a recently published study...