On October 17, 2017, the SFMTA Board approved the Private Transit Vehicle (PTV) permit program, including application requirements, permit conditions, fines, and fees. PTV's, often known as jitneys...
COVID-19 and the Revised SFMTA Budget Due to changing economic conditions and worsening revenue projections related to COVID-19, the SFMTA is submitting a revised budget for fiscal year 2021-2022...
With Muni service temporarily reduced during the COVID-19 health crisis, many San Francisco residents need to walk and take other modes of transportation to make essential trips. However, sometimes it...
Holiday Service Schedule and Parking Enforcement Alert : Monday is Columbus Day, and Muni will operate on a regular weekday schedule. Also on Monday, seven-day street sweeping restrictions and parking...
Round two in this month's Muni Lines blog series focuses on a true legacy of a line, what Muni riders today know as the 14 Mission and 14R Mission Rapid. Not only is the 14 one of the oldest lines in...
Transit on Market Street in downtown San Francisco, 2018 It’s been a half-century since the San Francisco Board of Supervisors put transit needs above all other traffic initiatives, and now, the city...
The SFMTA Photo Archive has been spending the past few weeks diving into the history of some of San Francisco's most historic transit routes. Last week we took a look at the 14 Mission Yesterday...
Events: This weekend will feature a handful of events across the city, the largest of which is the San Francisco Marathon on Sunday. Sunday will also see this month's Hawaiian-themed TreasureFest on...
Celebrating its 84th anniversary in October, the 33 Ashbury/18th Street descends from one of the very first electric streetcar lines and holds the distinction of being San Francisco's first electric...
Approximately 2,500 people are expected to attend a march for Falun Dafa starting at Civic Center Plaza and going to Union Square on May 6, 2017. Muni 5, 27, 31, 38 and 38R routes are subject to delay...
In two weeks, San Francisco will celebrate Giants Opening Day. This week, the Giants will host the Oakland Athletics for two pre-season games at AT&T park. With the start of baseball season comes...
Today , our new taxi meter rates go into effect, providing a much-needed increase for taxi drivers. After extensive outreach, the SFMTA board passed an 18% increase in the taximeter rates – the first...
The SFMTA is thrilled to welcome Dominica Henderson to its Board of Directors. Director Henderson is a longtime public servant who has worked to improve housing policy in the Bayview community and...
Thanks to all of your efforts during this pandemic, San Francisco is ready to begin safely reopening offices. However, as with all other aspects of public life during the COVID-19 pandemic, commuting...
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA), which manages all transportation in the city, including the Municipal Railway (Muni), would like to extend good wishes for a joyous holiday...
Our Signal Shop team activating the signal at 41st Avenue and Lincoln Way. Last November, San Francisco voters passed Proposition K. This approved the permanent closure of Upper Great Highway from...
San Francisco has 3,500 Muni stops, including about 1,200 stops at which there isn’t enough space for the bus to pull to the curb for riders to board. Instead, Muni buses stop in the travel lane, and...
Located at the corner of 3rd and 16th streets in Mission Bay, the 18,064-seat Chase Center is the home of the Golden State Warriors, concerts and conferences. The SFMTA is working in partnership with...
SFMTA Starts Construction for Near-term Improvements along Taraval Street Part of the first phase of the L Taraval Rapid Project, roadway changes will improve safety and Muni reliability San Francisco...
This week marks the 30th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). In 1990, the ADA made clear that public transit must be fully accessible to persons with disabilities...
The baseball season is in full swing and the Giants kick things off today with a 10-game home stand that will see the Tampa Bay Rays, San Diego Pardes and Colorado Rockies make their way through town...
Last week the hard working men and women of Muni's Cable Car Division debuted the newest restored member of the fleet: Cable Car 12. Its striking white ends and deep green sides made for gorgeous pics...
In this week’s Director’s Report from the SFMTA Board of Directors meeting, Jeffrey Tumlin gave updates on the following topics: Washington, DC Visit House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee on...
SFMTA Director of Transportation Julie Kirschbaum joined Mayor Daniel Lurie and others to debut our Psychedelibus. Special summer concerts are coming to Golden Gate Park, and we’re not just showing up...
The SFMTA Board of Directors provides policy oversight for the safe and efficient movement of people and goods in San Francisco in accordance with the San Francisco Charter and the Transit-First...