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Bonds, Strikes and Natural Disasters: The Origins of Muni

4 years 2 months ago

The first San Francisco Municipal Railway streetcars rolled into service 109 years ago on December 28, 1912. Muni was not the first transit provider in the city, nor the first publicly run railway in...

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Honoring the Achievements of African Americans 

4 years 2 months ago

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...

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Benefits of Temporary Transit Lanes Made Permanent

4 years 2 months ago

Map of nearly 10 miles of permanently approved and 13 miles of installed transit lanes as part of the Temporary Emergency Transit Lanes program. The SFMTA Board of Directors voted to make most of the...

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Plan Your Next Golden Gate Park Trip with Muni

4 years 2 months ago

A map of San Francisco showing Muni lines that offer direct service to Golden Gate Park, including: The 18 46th Avenue, the 29 Sunset, the 5 Fulton and 5R Fulton Rapid, the N Judah, the 44 O...

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Creating Sustainable Change in Downtown San Francisco

4 years 2 months ago

Rendering of 6th Street between Market and Howard Streets. When planning for new projects in Downtown San Francisco, the SFMTA must look at potential sites through multiple lenses: How did previous...

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POTUS Appoints SFMTA Planner to U.S. Access Board

4 years 2 months ago

A big shout out to Maddy Ruvolo, Streets Accessibility Planner in the Taxi, Access and Mobility (TAMS) Division! On Monday, the President of the United States announced his intent to appoint our very...

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2022 Muni Service Gradually Phasing Back

4 years 2 months ago

Note: As of January 7, 2023, the K Ingleside and T Third are no longer combined. The K Ingleside continues to run between Balboa Park and Embarcadero stations. The T Third runs between Sunnydale and...

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SFMTA Rolls Out Battery Electric Bus Pilot Program

4 years 2 months ago

The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) announced the first of three battery electric buses have entered revenue service achieving a major milestone in the agency’s greater goal of...

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Bob Planthold Tribute

4 years 2 months ago

San Francisco lost a dedicated advocate for pedestrian safety and accessible public transportation with the recent passing of Bob Planthold. Having contracted polio at an early age, Bob used bright...

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MTA Board of Directors Welcomes Stephanie Cajina

4 years 2 months ago

Stephanie Cajina, an advocate for equitable communities and a San Francisco native, joins the SFMTA's Board of Directors as the only Latina member. With her confirmation from the San Francisco Board...

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SFMTA Budget Priorities for FY 2023 to FY 2024

4 years 2 months ago

It’s budget season! Every two years, the SFMTA develops a consolidated budget to guide the agency’s decisions about where to focus our funding to best meet the transportation needs of all San...

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Improved Muni Transit Information

4 years 2 months ago

As part of the larger effort to provide improved transit information to Muni riders, we have significantly improved the SFMTA.com stop webpages with a focus on improved accessibility. Each of the over...

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SFMTA's Newest "Revenue" Service on Wheels

4 years 1 month ago

San Francisco’s Bayview and Silver Terrace neighborhoods will be the first communities to experience SFMTA’s first Mobile Sales Van. Just launched yesterday, this van will bring SFMTA services to...

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Dominica Henderson Appointed to MTA Board of Directors

2 years 6 months ago

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...

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What’s Next for the Hayes Street Weekend Street Closure

2 years 6 months ago

San Francisco established the Shared Spaces program during the pandemic to make it possible for restaurants and neighborhood business districts, like Hayes Street, to have additional outdoor space in...

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Taken with Transportation Podcast: School Days

2 years 6 months ago

SFMTA School Crossing Guard Arturo Garcia helps pedestrians across Castro Street outside McKinley Elementary School. A successful school day begins with students getting to class safely, and school...

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Hop on Board: Experience the Magic of Trolley Dances

2 years 6 months ago

Are you ready for an unforgettable adventure that combines the beauty of dance with the charm of San Francisco's iconic trolley cars? Mark your calendars for the Epiphany Dance Company’s 20th annual...

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APEC is Coming to SF! What You Need to Know to Get Around

2 years 6 months ago

Map of the main security zone around the APEC conference at Moscone Center, with vehicle detours. Security zones have been set and are managed by the United States Secret Service. Only conference...

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Taken with Transportation Podcast: More than a Meter Maid

2 years 5 months ago

SFMTA Parking Control Officers Scott Ong and Todd Baxter inspect a car to make sure its Disabled Person Parking Placard is compliant. One of the most misunderstood roles at the SFMTA is that of the...

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How to Get to Chase Center During APEC

2 years 5 months ago

Heading to Chase Center during APEC? Muni is your ride. Here’s what you need to know. San Francisco is hosting the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) conference between November 11 and 17. This...

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Take Muni to Enjoy San Francisco During APEC

2 years 5 months ago

Muni can get you to all corners of San Francisco while the APEC conference keeps the city bustling. San Francisco is set to welcome global leaders for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)...