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Why Does Construction Take So Long?

4 years 2 months ago

Tired of construction in San Francisco? You are not alone. With so many city projects and private developments raising dust across the city, our iconic skyline can more closely resemble a giant...

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Today in History: Geary Then and Now

4 years 2 months ago

Crowds surround streetcars during their inaugural day of service, December 28, 1912 (SFMTA Photo Archives) The SFMTA recently celebrated Muni’s 108th Anniversary on December 28, the date when...

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Renewing San Francisco’s Subway for the 21st Century

4 years 2 months ago

The Muni Metro system operates underground from Embarcadero to West Portal in tunnels that were constructed between 50 to 100 years ago. Considering their age and history, SFMTA has undertaken a...

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90-Day Plan to Improve Muni

5 years 5 months ago

The SFMTA’s 90-Day Plan to Improve Muni is a focused and collaborative effort to implement the SFMTA Strategic Plan through “bite-sized” pieces within a 90-day period. Centered around the SFMTA...

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Nothin' But a G Thing, Well Actually a GZ Thing

5 years 5 months ago

Today, Muni operates the greenest fleet of any city in North America. Carrying 26 percent of all daily trips in San Francisco, Muni generates less than 1 percent of the city’s greenhouse gas (GHG)...

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Countdown to Cable Car Bell Ringing Contest Oct. 10

5 years 5 months ago

A uniquely San Francisco tradition is happening Thursday, Oct. 10 at Union Square and you’re invited! It’s our 55th Cable Car Bell Ringing Contest. Come see the best of Muni’s professional bell...

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The Finishing Touches

5 years 5 months ago

Last week, a wonderful milestone was achieved when the finishing touches were added to the Golden Gate Park Traffic Safety Project. Supervisor Vallie Brown along with SFMTA Interim Director of...

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Chinatown is Open For Business!

5 years 5 months ago

Last Friday, Supervisor Aaron Peskin and Interim Director of Transportation, Tom Maguire visited local businesses in Chinatown near the Central Subway construction. They thanked the merchants for...

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Muni Emergency Measures Point to Longer Term Transit Goals

3 years 11 months ago

Transit Lanes in the Richmond District Muni is a core part of our community’s urban fabric that, like so much, has been upended by the pandemic. Yet, as hard as the last year has been, the SFMTA is...

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Welcome Back to the Westside, K Ingleside Trains!

3 years 11 months ago

The K Ingleside exiting the subway at West Portal On April 16, the SFMTA, along with Mayor Breed and District 7 Supervisor Myrna Melgar, announced that Muni’s K Ingleside trains will return to the...

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Bringing Back Muni Better

3 years 10 months ago

Much of Muni service has already been restored since the pandemic-related service reductions at the beginning of the crisis, thanks to the dedication of SFMTA staff. As San Francisco emerges from the...

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Van Ness Improvement Project Nears Completion

3 years 10 months ago

After years of planning and construction, work on the Van Ness Improvement Project is progressing rapidly and the end is in sight! Construction is projected to be finished by the end of this year...

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Get Out and Get Going on Bike to Wherever Day, May 21

3 years 10 months ago

Heading out to run an errand, meeting friends, taking in the sights at the Botanical Garden or Japanese Tea Garden in Golden Gate Park (both now open) or getting a bite to eat? On May 21, join people...

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An Action Plan for Racial Equity at the SFMTA

3 years 9 months ago

In a pre-COVID session, Director Jeff Tumlin and SFMTA staff discuss the agency’s priorities As the manager of San Francisco’s streets and transportation network, the SFMTA has the immense...

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Muni Plans to Reach 98% of San Francisco this August

3 years 9 months ago

In August 2021, 98% of residents and 100% of equity neighborhoods could be within a ¼ mile of a Muni stop Following major service restorations on May 15, with the KT Ingleside-Third and N Judah Muni...

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Smarter Traffic Signals Prioritize Transit and People

3 years 9 months ago

Have you ever wondered how traffic signals could better balance the needs of all road users, whether driving, bicycling, walking or taking Muni? The SFMTA is rolling out its Connected Corridor Pilot...

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Parking Meters Help Keep San Francisco Vibrant

3 years 11 months ago

Parking Meters Help Keep San Francisco Vibrant In a dense, vibrant, expensive city like San Francisco which is bounded by water on three sides, space is at a premium. On city streets, which take up...

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Temporary HOV Lanes Approved for Historic Pilot Program

3 years 10 months ago

Muni buses and private vehicles with two or more occupants will soon see an innovative solution for San Francisco: High Occupancy Vehicle lanes (HOV) on city streets, approved by a 5-1 vote on April...