It can happen to anyone. You are in a rush and need to get to an important appointment. Your phone’s battery runs out. Or your Clipper Card only has a dollar left in the account. You hop on the next...
Geary Boulevard is one corridor set to see speed safety cameras as part of our new pilot program. Speed safety cameras are a proven tool to curb dangerous speeding and save lives. Now, we can move...
This is the first post in our “San Francisco Parking Tips” blog series explaining some of the lesser-known rules listed in the SFMTA’s new Streets of San Francisco Parking Guide (PDF). It’s part of...
Beginning December 1, 2015, victims of stolen cars that are recovered in San Francisco will be paying lower fees. This new policy will waive all fees for San Francisco residents, and allow for a 48...
Green zones or short-term parking provide curb space for businesses or services where transactions usually take no more than 10 to 30 minutes to complete. Typical establishments that may qualify for a...
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA), which oversees all transportation in the city, including the Municipal Railway (Muni), unveils the Powell Street Safety & Sidewalk...
Automated speed enforcement is a proven way to reduce traffic injuries caused by speeding. Police can’t be everywhere at once to enforce against dangerous speeding. That's why the SFMTA joined...
Passenger loading or white zones provide safe curb space for passengers to get picked up or dropped off. They are meant for active passenger loading, and drivers must remain in the vehicle, except at...
Those traveling on the corridor are advised to stay alert and allow more travel time during construction. Polk Street, one block east of Van Ness Avenue, is a recommended alternative for people...
The SFMTA has been collecting and analyzing data about commuter shuttle behavior and we are pleased to share a Status Report from April – September 2016. Key findings indicate that despite a 15%...
Effective April 1, 2022 the SFMTA will transition annual Residential Parking Permit (RPP) permits from physical stickers to virtual permits. This will streamline the RPP application and administration...
SFMTA is excited to announce that Hayes Valley’s new Residential Parking Permit (RPP) Area, Area HV, will commence on November 7th, 2022. On-street regulations coming into effect on November 7th...
Those traveling on the corridor are advised to stay alert and allow more travel time during construction. Polk Street, one block east of Van Ness Avenue, is a recommended alternative for people...
Our speed camera pilot program is one way we're working to make streets safer for people walking, biking and driving around the city. San Francisco’s new speed safety cameras issued more than 31,000...
A new roadway safety tool will make San Francisco's streets safer in 2025. Here’s everything you need to know about Automated Speed Enforcement cameras. What is an Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE)...
Dual use zones provide two different types of loading in the same curb space at different times of day and are designed to meet loading needs that change throughout the day while taking less curb...
To make more parking available to neighborhood residents as more businesses open, enforcement of parking time limits in all Residential Parking Permit (RPP) areas is set to resume September 14, 2020...
Most drivers know that it is illegal to hold and use a cell phone to text, call, or use apps while driving – but many admit to doing it anyway. Distracted driving is deadly driving. Texting or using...
Circle less, live more SFMTA established SF park to use new technologies and policies to improve parking in San Francisco. Reducing traffic by helping drivers find parking benefits everyone. More...
General loading zones provide 5-minute access to the curb for people to pick up or drop off goods in their personal vehicles. They generally operate during business hours or when pickup and drop-off...
Today, the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) released “Text Before Tow,” a first-of-its-kind program where customers can receive a text message notification prior to having their...
Yesterday, we reached the midpoint of our Powered Scooter Share Pilot. At the beginning of the Pilot, the SFMTA committed to a robust evaluation at the midpoint and today we’d like to share the...
Graphic 1: Issue areas Issue areas, of approximately 290 response via emails, phone calls, and social media. Percentage of response per issue area: About fares, 28.2%; Against towing and fee increases...
To Renew your Permit(s) - Apply for renewal online using the Account and PIN number provided on the renewal notice you received in the mail. Renewal notices are mailed 4 weeks before the area permit...
New bus zone for 38/38 Geary inbound stop at 6th Avenue. The sidewalk will be widened here during a later phase of project implementation. Week of October 23: Transit lane installation underway The...