On April 21, 2026, the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) Board of Directors approved a balanced two-year budget. The full budget includes a two-year operational budget of $1.5...
The Covid-19 pandemic changed the way transit systems – and cities – across the country function, but with the worst of the pandemic now behind us, the SFMTA is focused on the future. In our latest...
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about unforeseen changes to San Francisco’s transportation network. And the impact of the crisis will continue to be felt city-wide long beyond the end of the public...
At the corner of California and Powell Streets stands a diminutive but important building that has been in use for well over 100 years. This octagonal signal tower controls the crossing of the Powell...
Event Summary Super Bowl Experience will take place from February 3-7, 2026 at the Moscone Center. There will be street closures and traffic detours in the areas surrounding Union Square and in SoMa...
Learn tips to walk, bike, carpool and take transit to school. We know families are getting ready for the start of school on Aug. 17, and we’re here to help! That’s why we want to make sure students...
Seniors and people with disabilities have a range of ways to go green with us. During Climate Week and all year long, our teams work together to ensure everyone can take green trips around the city...
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA), which oversees transportation in the city, including the Municipal Railway (Muni), today announced that tunnel boring machine (TBM) Big Alma...
Photo: Geary bus passing Cathedral of Saint Mary eastbound along Geary at Gough. As part of the Geary Rapid Project, work to replace aging water linen coordination with San Francisco Public Utilities...
Photo: Geary bus passing new bulb out at southwest corner of Geary Boulevard at Laguna Street As part of the Geary Rapid Project, work to replace aging water lines, in coordination with San Francisco...
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While most Californians welcomed the recent rain, the wild weather did put a damper on our San Francisco cable cars. Last Monday, we decided to not send the cable cars out on the street, but instead...
San Francisco residents, commuters and visitors will see significant movement toward safe streets as the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) - which manages all surface...
Digging into our latest historic photo scanning work, we found a roll of 35mm film taken on this day, July 26, in 1974 along the California Street Cable Car Line. Take a trip back in time from Van...
Cable cars were invented by Andrew Smith Hallidie here in San Francisco in 1873. Hallidie's cable car system was based on early mining conveyance systems and dominated the city’s transit scene for...
Powell Street is a critical entry corridor into Union Square. Every day, thousands of employees and visitors exit BART and Muni at Powell Street Station, come up through Hallidie Plaza, and head north...
A Powell Street cable car looks festive in its holiday finery. Photo taken December 2, 2013. Whether the shimmering holiday lights beckon you to stuff stockings or splurge on yourself, today we're...
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA), which oversees all surface transportation in the city, including the Municipal Railway (Muni), will join Supervisors Eric Mar (District 1)...
Introduction The Commuter Shuttle Program regulates employer-provided shuttles in San Francisco, charging a fee and requiring shuttle operators to adhere to a set of rules and regulations in order to...
Carter G. Woodson (pictured circa 1948) is recognized as the “Father of Black History Month.” Black History Month, also known as African American History Month, is an annual observance during February...
Construction Update November 16-25, 2013 During the next 10 days, tunneling and tunneling preparatory work will continue in SoMa, Union Square and North Beach. Work to prepare for station construction...
Click here for project FAQs Q: How is service changing on January 7? A: On January 7, 2023, the new T Third route will start with service from Chinatown-Rose Pak to Sunnydale via Central Subway. The T...
Students boarding a 22 Fillmore bus. We know families are gearing up for the start of school next week, and we’re here to help. We promote “Four Fun Ways” to get to class through our Safe Routes to...
Fremont and Howard Streets, with the Transbay Transit Center under construction behind. Photo: Sergio Ruiz/Flickr As San Francisco grows, the city’s investments in encouraging people to take transit...