Why Does Construction Take So Long?
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...
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...
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...
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...
As people walking, on bikes, scooters, and in motor vehicles all compete for space on the Embarcadero, travel along the waterfront can be challenging and create conflicts, especially at peak times. To...
The SFMTA hopes that you and your family have been staying well during these challenging and uncertain times. As San Francisco and the SFMTA begins the transit recovery planning process, we are...
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...
Events: There's something for everyone this fun-filled weekend: The Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival returns to Golden Gate Park, the Longevity Walkathon Parade and Fair and the Rosary Rally March...
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)...
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...
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...
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...
When it comes to transportation planning in the Bayview, the SFMTA recognizes our involvement in the long history of past racist policies that have led to disinvestment in that community. Rectifying...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Happy Earth Day! Established in 1970, Earth Day gave voice to the growing public consciousness concerning the environmental state of our planet, and the collective search for ways to save it. This...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Parents: A reminder that Slow Streets are not closed to cars dropping off students or school buses. They are considered local traffic and can use Slow Streets to access drop-off and pick-up areas. The...
As we emerge from the current pandemic, what does an effective, equitable, and resilient transportation system for San Francisco’s future look like? Last week, just such a forward-looking vision was...
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...