When people talk about transportation, have you ever noticed that the conversation usually tilts toward daily experiences? “How long is your commute, door-to-door?” is a good conversation starter. “My...
With the eyes of the football universe now turning toward San Francisco in anticipation of this country's biggest sporting event, NFL activities kick into overdrive this weekend. For those non...
Super Bowl tips — seems like everyone's got some. Today, we bring you a rundown of some of the most useful for both residents and visitors. The city's Super Bowl 50 web page is a helpful resource for...
With Super Bowl 50 festivities in downtown San Francisco launching this weekend, we want to make sure all fans, residents and commuters — including those with disabilities — are aware of their options...
We’ve all been there, rushing to an appointment when Muni gets stuck in traffic. You’re just a few blocks from your stop, but the bus is just inching along while time is ticking away. If you’ve taken...
Fans in town for San Francisco’s Super Bowl 50 events won’t want to miss out on apps like MuniMobile. Here's why: MuniMobile allows you to purchase and store tickets for Muni bus, trains and cable...
With fans in town for San Francisco’s Super Bowl 50 events, we want to extend a warm welcome to all visitors exploring our beautiful city. Today we’ll provide a brief look at how to explore a few of...
Did you take Muni this weekend? You were not alone (as you may have noticed). Public transportation ridership was up all over the region, and SF was no exception. Muni is moving Super Bowl 50...
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA), a department of the City and County of San Francisco, is responsible for the management of all ground transportation in the city, including...
In honor of the approaching Valentine's Day holiday, we have a new way for you to indulge in your SF and Muni love! After hitting a major milestone in our digitization project last year, we're ready...
The anticipation builds as the clock ticks down closer and closer to the big game on Sunday, but time is also running out on your chances to partake of all the fan friendly festivities downtown. If...
Construction on the Van Ness Improvement Project, including Van Ness Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), is set to break ground this spring. It will bring a much-needed and globally-proven solution to improve...
Editor’s note: As of Wednesday, Feb. 10, downtown closures will open Thursday evening, Feb. 11, and Muni routes will resume normal service Friday morning, Feb. 12. See Wednesday, Feb. 10 post for more...
Summer is a slow season for public meetings. Our Board of Directors will meet next Tuesday and on Tuesday, August 16. Their full, two meetings per month schedule will resume in September. Their...
While the last several weekends have been busy to say the least, this weekend will be relatively calm and mellow. If you are interested in finding something to do this weekend, be sure to check out...
People on bikes have a new, seamless entry into Golden Gate Park thanks to a new shortcut we installed in the traffic median at 7th Avenue and Lincoln Way. The bicycle “cut-thru” provides a new link...
Starting Saturday, Sansome Street’s southbound lane (seen here looking north at Pine Street) will be extended north to Broadway to improve Muni’s 10 and 12 routes. A new southbound traffic lane on...
BART plans to close its tracks between Glen Park and Daly City stations over seven weekends, from the end of July through October, to make vital repairs and install noise-reducing equipment. Balboa...
A medallion is a permit issued by SFMTA to operate a taxi vehicle in the City of San Francisco. Types of Medallions Corporate Prior to Prop-K (1978), medallions could be owned by a corporation and...
If you’ve ever traveled on a Muni train from Embarcadero Station to the Embarcadero, you’ve unknowingly passed through part of a ship buried during the Gold Rush Era. We at the SFMTA Photo Archive...
The SFMTA's $3.4 billion Capital Improvement Program is comprised of 250 projects described in a 200 page document. It's the agency's five-year plan for investing in San Francisco's transportation...
Project Construction Alert: As part of the on-going Balboa Park Station Area and Plaza Improvement project, the southbound I-280 off ramp at Ocean Avenue will be closed tomorrow and again on Monday...
Thanks to a new bicycle traffic signal installed at Scott and Oak streets this week, bike commuters on the Wiggle get a head start across the intersection. The new northbound signal gives people on...
You may have noticed that bus and rail lines across San Francisco are carrying a few extra passengers. Nidorans and Magikarps of the Pokemon world are among some of your fellow riders commuting across...
Starting August 15, 60-foot articulated electric trolley buses will begin running weekdays on the 5R Fulton Rapid to reduce crowding. These new buses also offer a smoother, more comfortable ride...