A Bridge to Nowhere
The Mission Bay area is one part of town that has been changing rapidly in the past five-plus years, erasing its own history in the process. Originally, Mission Bay was, you guessed it, a bay created...
The Mission Bay area is one part of town that has been changing rapidly in the past five-plus years, erasing its own history in the process. Originally, Mission Bay was, you guessed it, a bay created...
Freshly painted this week are new bike lanes and share-the-road markings on Judah Street between 5 th and 7 th avenues. “Why such a short stretch?” some might ask. The goal here is connectivity. A new...
Our Meeting Round-up feature highlights different SFMTA public meetings that will be held within the coming two weeks. These meetings give you the chance to voice your concerns and provide us helpful...
“On Tap” gives you a heads up about the big events in town and what Muni routes and lines will get you to the party. Look for this feature to be posted usually on Wednesdays for a look ahead to the...
On Tuesdays we bring you a tidbit of transit news or trivia, either from our own backyard or from around the globe. Thanks for joining us. Are you ready for some football? With Super Bowl XLIX taking...
In this shot are three vehicles that had a major impact on transportation history, albeit from very different perspectives. Public and private transportation as we know them today were, in some ways...
This week, we'll take a close look at one of the stranger details found in a photograph from our glass plate collection. In the 19th and early 20th centuries, "patent" medicines were "all the rage,"...
This Saturday, Muni customers will officially meet the newest addition to the Muni family—the 55 16 th Street. This new bus route, part of the Muni Forward project to improve transportation for...
Twice a month we'll share some of our favorite vistas and destinations in the city and the Muni routes and lines that will take you there. Panoramas and Public Art is a new feature showcasing...
If you’ve been to Polk Street, you know there are many special things about the corridor. The mix of businesses and residents, plentiful neighborhood services and popular nightlife all make Polk...
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 -...
Tomorrow's SFMTA Board of Directors meeting is their annual workshop that allows for the board to take a deeper dive into the larger planning and evaluation needs for the agency. By taking a full day...
“On Tap” gives you a heads up about the big events in town and what Muni routes and lines will get you to the party. Look for this feature to be posted usually on Wednesdays for a look ahead to the...
On Tuesdays we bring you a tidbit of transit news or trivia, either from our own backyard or from around the globe. Thanks for joining us. Last week the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC)...
If you ride Muni, you may have experienced the frustration of being on a bus that can’t pull out from a stop because of traffic blocking the way. We have a fix for this problem that we’ve been...
The Sunset Tunnel, which allows N Judah trains to get to and from the Sunset, sits underneath Buena Vista Park and stretches from Duboce Avenue to Carl Street. It’s more than 80 years old and needs...
ISCOTT Meeting: 9a.m., Thursday, Feb. 12 SFMTA Offices, 7 th Floor, Room 7080 1 South Van Ness Avenue at Market Street Nearby Muni Routes: 9, 9L, 47, 49, F Market The Interdepartmental Staff Committee...
The application process is now open for Free Muni for Seniors or People with Disabilities. We started accepting applications in January. Two weeks later, we’ve received approximately 20,000...
In his 1961 hit song “Cupid,” Sam Cooke achingly pleads with the god of love to “please hear my cry,” as he begs for assistance in trying to capture the affections of that special someone. Whether you...
Public transit is turning into the perfect meet cute. You know, that moment in your favorite film or TV romantic comedy when the star bumps into, trips over or is otherwise thrust awkwardly at their...
Today's Throwback Thursday photo from the Archive takes us to Valentine's Day, 1946 and catches a busy street scene at the intersection of Sutter and Stockton. Outdoor Shot of Traffic Congestion...
The 39 Coit provides curbside service to San Francisco's Coit Tower. Photo taken Jan. 28, 2015. A panoramic view of downtown from Coit Tower. Photo taken Jan. 28, 2015. In honor of Valentine’s Day...
There are lots of ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Traditional: candies, wine and a fancy dinner; and non-traditional: volunteer at a homeless shelter (love is love, right?) or promote a new...
In order for transit to improve, the people operating the system need to be tuned into everyday riders. Social media provides the good, the bad and the ugly in terms of feedback, and transit is...
While there are no major events or service re-routes planned for this weekend, there is still a plethora of things to do and see this weekend. If you’re motto is “one man’s junk is another man’s...