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This page contains major San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) press releases and contact information for our Media Relations Manager.

Press Releases for upcoming re-routes, special service, or construction do not necessarily appear on this page. Instead, please see the Transit Updates and Traffic Updates for such information.

See the SFMTA Photography and Videography Guidelines for information on personal, non-commercial photography and videography, as well as contact information for the Film Commission, which handles commercial photography and filming on SFMTA property, including Muni vehicles.

Press Contacts

Paul Rose
Media Relations Manager
Email: paul.rose@sfmta.com (preferred)
Phone: 415.701.4582

Kristen Holland
Public Relations Officer
Email: kristen.holland@sfmta.com (preferred)
Phone: 415.701.4649

After-hours Media Contact:
E-mail: mediarelations@sfmta.com (preferred)
Phone: 415.254.1491
Note: Use after-hours media contact for breaking news inquiries after 5 p.m. and on weekends.

SFMTA Weekend Traffic and Transit Advisory

February 4 to 5 advisory covering the traffic and transit impacts from weekend events and activities around the city.

These advisories are released to the SFMTA’s full press release list each week or as needed. They are not archived.

Major SFMTA Press Releases

Date Topic
1/26/12

SFMTA Reminds Customers that Church and Duboce Project Resumes Tomorrow

SFMTA to Add and Upgrade Signals on Sunset Boulevard

1/19/12 SFMTA Reminds Muni Customers 14L Extension to Daly City BART Starts January 23
1/18/12 SFMTA Installs 15 New Bike Corrals and Unveils New Bike Rack
1/13/12 SFMTA Begins Re-routes and Alternative Muni Service during Central Subway Construction Jan. 21
1/12/12 SFMTA Announces Muni Track Switch Replacement Project
1/5/12

SFMTA Begins Escalator Replacement in Muni Metro Stations

New Parking Meters and Longer Time Limits Reduce Tickets and Increase Meter Revenue

12/22/11 SFMTA Announces Alternative Muni Service during Central Subway Construction
12/21/11 SFMTA Offers Complimentary Muni Service on NYE
12/6/11 SFMTA Board of Directors Makes NX Judah Express Bus and F Market Line Improvements Permanent
12/5/11 SFMTA and SF Planning to Host TEP EIR Outreach Meetings
11/15/11 SFMTA Offers Tips for Safe, Convenient Holiday Shopping
11/10/11 SFMTA and SFBC Partner on Light up the Night
11/7/11 SFMTA Releases SFpark Android App
11/2/11 SFMTA Reminds Customers that Church and Duboce Project Construction Cancelled for this Weekend
10/31/11 SFMTA Balboa Park Station Project Work Extended
10/25/11 SFMTA Renames Historic Streetcar Yard for Cameron Beach
10/21/11 SFMTA Warns San Franciscans about Illegal Curb Painting Scam
10/20/11

Sunday Streets Season Finale this Sunday in the Mission

SFMTA Balboa Park Station Project Continues this Weekend

10/18/11

SFMTA Reminds Customers of Church and Duboce Project Construction this Weekend

SFMTA Launches Muni Improvements this Week

10/11/11 SFMTA Continues Church and Duboce Track and Street Improvement Project
10/5/11 SFMTA Makes Second Rate Adjustment at SFpark Meters: For the second time, over two-thirds of new rates will decrease or stay the same
10/3/11 San Francisco Begins On-street Car Sharing Pilot: 11 on-street spaces to be tested during six-month pilot starting today
9/28/11 SFMTA Releases Traffic and Transit Impacts for Oracle World
9/27/11 SFMTA Statement on Resolution Introduced by the Board of Supervisors Supporting the Central Subway Project
9/23/11 SFMTA Announces Fall and Winter Hours for Muni Sales Kiosks
9/19/11 San Francisco Welcomes Innovative Bike Summit, ThinkBike
9/16/11

The SFMTA Debuts SFpark Garage Availability Texting Service

The SFMTA, SFBC and the Consulate General of the Netherlands to Host Innovative Bike Summit

9/13/11

Central Subway Moves Forward with Largest Construction Contract

Mayor Lee Announces New Sunday Streets “Walking Street” in Chinatown & North Beach

9/9/11 Sunday Streets Returns to Western Addition, Fillmore, North Panhandle and Alamo Square Neighborhoods this Sunday
9/7/11 SFMTA and City Business Leaders Highlight Progress of the Central Subway Project
8/26/11 The SFMTA Reminds 5 Fulton Muni Customers of Route Change
8/19/11 Statement of Condolences from SFMTA Director of Transportation, Edward D. Reiskin
8/18/11 SFMTA Encourages Fans to Take Muni to San Francisco 49ers Football Games
8/11/11

SFMTA Advises Muni Customers about Metro Station Door Replacement

Sunday Streets Returns to Civic Center and Tenderloin Neighborhoods this Sunday

8/8/11 SFMTA Deploys Full Clipper Fare Collection on Cable Cars
8/2/11 SFMTA Reminds Muni Youth Customers Switching to Clipper that the Customer Service Center is Open this Saturday
8/1/11 The SFMTA Announces Reconfiguration of McAllister Street
7/26/11 The SFMTA Announces Carl Street Rail Replacement Project Community Meeting
7/21/11

SFMTA Reminds Muni Youth Pass Customers to Switch to Clipper

Edward D. Reiskin Named SFMTA Director of Transportation: SFMTA Board of Directors hailed Reiskin as a skilled and experienced leader

7/19/11 SFMTA Announces Allocation of $57 Million for Subway Project from the County Transportation Authority
7/12/11 SFMTA Joins Supervisor David Chiu to Introduce Tour Bus Parking Management Plan
7/11/11 SFMTA to Adjust Rates at SFpark Meters
7/8/11 Sunday Streets Returns to Golden Gate Park and the Coast
7/5/11 SFMTA and BART Expand Senior and Disabled Pass Pilot Program
6/20/11 SFMTA Reminds Muni Youth Pass Customers to Switch to Clipper by August 1
6/10/11

SFMTA West Portal Construction Starts Monday: Work to improve underground drainage at West Portal and 15th avenues

Sunday Streets Updates Bayview Route this Sunday

6/6/11

SFMTA Announces Deadline for Youth Pass Clipper Transition

SFMTA Fare and Fee Increases Effective July 1

6/2/11 SFMTA Continues Coit Tower Parking Pilot This Summer
5/31/11

SFMTA Reminds Muni Senior Pass Customers that Now is the Time to Switch to Clipper

SFMTA Cable Car System Improvement Project Resumes June 1 to June 5

5/26/11 SFMTA Announces Muni Folding Bike Policy
5/24/11 SFMTA Reminds Muni Senior Pass Customers to Switch to Clipper this Month
5/19/11 SFMTA Announces Second Round of Taxi Town Hall Meetings: Agency to discuss electronic waybills and additional taxi permits at June meetings
5/17/11 SFMTA Announces Extra Service for N Judah Muni Customers
5/13/11 SFMTA to Provide Special Muni Express Service for Bay to Breakers Race
5/6/11 SFMTA Announces Taxi Town Hall Meetings
5/5/11

SFMTA Reminds Muni Youth Discount Pass Customers to Switch to Clipper

SFMTA Reminds Muni Senior Discount Pass Customers to Switch to Clipper this Month

Sunday Streets Comes to the Mission

4/28/11 SFMTA Releases Draft Climate Action Strategy
4/22/11 SFMTA Powell Cable Car System Improvement Project Resumes
4/18/11 SFMTA to Add Pay-by-Phone Convenience to Parking Meters
4/14/11 SFMTA Continues Senior and Youth Clipper Card Sign-up and How-to Events around the City
4/11/11 SFMTA Expands Time Limits at SFpark Meters
4/8/11 Update: SFMTA Encourages Fans to Go Green to Giants Baseball Games
4/7/11 SFMTA Encourages Fans to Go Green to Giants Baseball Games
4/6/11 SFMTA Presents Draft TEP Implementation Strategy
4/4/11 SFMTA Announces Improved SFpark Pricing Strategy for City-Owned Garages
3/31/11 SFMTA Adds Bike Boxes to Market Street Bike Lanes: Agency to participate in federal study to evaluate painted bike lanes and boxes
3/25/11

SFMTA Encourages Fans to Take Muni to San Francisco Giants Baseball Games: First Pre-Season game is Monday, March 28 and Opening Day is Friday, April 8

SFMTA Powell Cable Car System Improvement Project Begins Monday, March 28

3/23/11 SFMTA Continues Senior and Youth Clipper Card Sign-up and How-to Events at Powell Muni Metro Station
3/21/11 SFMTA Reminds Muni M Pass Customers to Switch to Clipper this Month
3/19/11 SFMTA Announces Passing of Director Cameron Beach
3/7/11 SFMTA Announces Powell Cable Car System Improvement Project Begins March 28
3/4/11 SFMTA Announces Road Work on Fulton Street Starting March 7: Agency invests in infrastructure to improve safety and reliability of service
3/1/11

SFMTA Board of Directors Approves Plan to Provide SFUSD Free Passes for Low-Income Students this Spring

SFMTA Board of Directors Makes Market Street Required Right Turn Pilot Regulations Permanent

2/25/11 SFMTA Announces Muni Implementation of New Clipper Program Policy
2/24/11 SFMTA Announces Rail Maintenance at Church and Duboce February 26 and 27: Agency invests in infrastructure to improve safety and reliability of service
2/15/11 SFMTA Presents to Board of Directors Ongoing Efforts to Improve Pedestrian Safety
2/14/11 SFMTA Takes Newest Cycle Track for a Spin: New Cycle Track Recently Installed on Laguna Honda
2/7/11 SFMTA Adjusts Planned Stockton Street Detour for Central Subway Construction
2/2/11 SFMTA Announces a Special Senior Clipper Card Event at Powell Street Station, Thursday, February 3, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
1/28/11 SFMTA Pilot Program Improves Market Street for Bicyclists, Pedestrians and Muni Customers
1/26/11 SFMTA to Start Next Phase of Central Subway Pre-Construction: Union Square utility relocation will affect traffic on Stockton Street starting Monday, January 31
1/19/11 SFMTA Board Approves Central Subway Funding Plan: Plan to fund $1.57 billion project with federal, state and local dollars will be submitted to FTA in February
1/14/11 SFMTA Announces Extension of Deadline for Muni Senior and Youth Clipper Card Transition
1/6/11 Green Wave Improves Cycling on Valencia Street: SFMTA modifies signal timing, reduces speed to better accommodate overall traffic

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