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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How long did construction last on Third Street?

Construction along Third Street started in May 2002 and was completed in 2006.

When did the Third Street Light Rail Line start running?

The T-Third Line has opened with free introductory weekend service on January 13, 2007. Full revenue service was effective April 7, 2007. Additional changes took place on June 30, 2007.

What service is provided on the Third Street Corridor?

The K-Ingleside has been extended out the Embarcadero and south along Third Street and Bayshore Boulevard to Sunnydale Avenue. The extension is called the T-Third. In the future, development in the Mission Bay area will require the extension of the N-Judah down Third Street to a loop at 18th Street, to provide additional service in that area. Additional light rail vehicles have been acquired by Muni to serve the new corridor.

How many of the stops along the Third Street Light Rail Line are accessible to persons with disabilities?

All of the 18 stops, in both Inbound and Outbound directions, are accessible stops.

What happened to the 15-Third bus service along Geneva Ave, in Visitacion Valley and north of Market (Financial District/North Beach)?

When the T-line began service in April 2007, the 9X was extended from Mission and Geneva to City College along the 15’s past route. It was also be extended north of Market along the 15’s route to North Beach and Fisherman’s Wharf.

What kind of platforms are used along Third Street?

High platforms similar to those along the Embarcadero have been used. Some platforms are center platforms (one platform with trains stopping on both sides) and some are side platforms (individual platforms for Inbound and Outbound trains).

Are there still plans for the Central Subway?

The Central Subway plan is very much alive as a second phase of the Third Street Light Rail Project and is in fact covered in the Project's Environmental Impact Report. While Phase 1 of the project is funded largely through the City's own Proposition B sales tax funds, Phase 2 (the subway) will require substantial federal funding. The SFMTA and the City are actively pursuing funding for the Central Subway. See the Central Subway project pages for current information about that project.

What is the status of the Geary Corridor light rail line?

A preliminary study of the Geary corridor has been completed and the conclusions resulting from that study was to proceed with a rail based project. At this time, there are two more studies that must be completed in order to change service on Geary to rail-based service. The first of these is a Major Investment Study (MIS), required by the federal government. However, there is no financing plan for this project and until a financing plan is developed, The SFMTA will not conduct an MIS. Significantly, the preliminary Central Subway plans provide for grade-separated junctions for a future Geary rail line connection with the Central Subway.

Information about a Geary Bus Rapid Transit study (at sfcta.org) is available.

Are left turns be allowed on 3rd Street now that the T-line has begun service operation?

Similar to Market and Mission Streets, left turns are restricted on 3rd Street to major cross streets and the location of the side platforms. There will be opportunities to make left turns at least every four blocks.

How much parking has been lost on 3rd Street and Bayshore Boulevard due to the T-line?

While there has been a loss of about 300 parking spaces on 3rd Street and Bayshore Boulevard, added side street parking within one block of 3rd Street has resulted in an overall net gain of some 100 parking spaces to the corridor.

Will a transfer to and from another metro or bus line be accepted on the new T-line?

Same as the other Muni Metro lines, the T-lineaccepts valid transfers from within the Muni system. Simply retain your transfer in the event you are asked to produce proof of payment on the T-line.

 

 

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