Tenderloin, Japantown, The Richmond
2 Clement, 3 Jackson, 5R Fulton Rapid, 12 Folsom/Pacific, 28R 19th Avenue Rapid, 38R Geary Rapid
What We Heard
- Seniors and people with disabilities value closer stops, especially in hilly areas
- Seniors rely on connections from Japantown to the Jewish Community Center for meals
- People rely on Muni to shop on Clement Street
Considerations
- Most of 2 Clement & 3 Jackson run within 1-2 blocks of more frequent routes (1 California, 38 Geary, 38R Geary Rapid)
What We Propose
- 2 Clement restored from Ferry Building to Jewish Community Center (15-minute frequency)
- 3 Jackson not restored
- 5R Fulton Rapid articulated buses added to address crowding
- 12 Folsom/Pacific extended to Fillmore/Jackson
- 28R 19thAvenue Rapid restored at 10-minute frequency
- 38R Geary Rapid improved from every 8 to every 6 minutes to reduce wait times and crowding (25% increase in capacity)
Hayes Valley and Western Addition
5 Fulton, 5R Fulton Rapid, 21 Hayes
What We Heard
- For people with disabilities, it is difficult to access bus stops on the 5 Fulton because of the Alamo Square hill
- Seniors and people with mobility challenges need easy access to the senior centers and St. Mary’s Hospital
Considerations
- The 21 Hayes is within 2-3 blocks of more frequent routes (5 Fulton, 5R Fulton Rapid, 7 Haight/Noriega)
- The 21 Hayes provides access to St. Mary’s Hospital
- Downtown demand is greatly reduced
What We Propose
- 21 Hayes restored from St. Mary's Hospital to Main Library/Civic Center (15-minute frequency)
- 5 Fulton improved from every 10 to every 8 minutes to reduce crowding and wait times (20% increase in capacity)
- 5R Fulton Rapid articulated buses to address crowding
The Haight, Parnassus, Golden Gate Heights
6 Haight/Parnassus, 7 Haight/Noriega, 52 Excelsior, 66 Quintara
What We Heard
- Ashbury Heights is a hilly area, difficult to navigate for seniors and people with disabilities
- Some were concerned that the 52 Excelsior is less frequent than the 6 Haight/Parnassus
- Some would prefer an electric trolley for less noise
- Some prefer to use the 6 Haight/Parnassus to access UCSF
Considerations
- Pre-pandemic ridership on outer part of 6 Haight/Parnassus was relatively low
What We Propose
- 6 Haight/Parnassus restored from Ferry Building to Quintara/14th Ave (20-minute frequency)
- 7 Haight/Noriega maintained at 12-minute frequency
- 52 Excelsior and 66 Quintara returned to previous alignment and maintained at 20-minute frequency
South of Market, Market Street, Financial District
10 Townsend, 12 Folsom/Pacific, 30 Stockton, 31 Balboa, 47 Van Ness, 49 Van Ness/Mission
What We Heard
- The 10 Townsend provides valuable connection between Potrero Hill and Financial District
- Since 27 Bryant was rerouted, no Muni service on 5th Street, where low-income seniors need connections to social services
- Van Ness and Civic Center need connections to Caltrain
- Demand along Pacific Avenue, Stockton Street and Columbus Avenue is high
Considerations
- Frequent 12 Folsom service could serve SoMa from east to west
- SoMa-Chinatown demand remains high
- Downtown demand greatly reduced
- Low-income seniors living along 5th Street
What We Propose
- 12 Folsom/Pacific long line from Fillmore/Jackson to Cesar Chavez/Valencia (15-minute frequency)
- 12 Folsom/Pacific short line from Van Ness/Jackson to 16th Street/Mission BART (15-minute frequency)
- 31 Balboa rerouted to Caltrain via 5th Street (20-minute frequency)
- 10 Townsend restored from SF General Hospital to Transamerica Pyramid (15-minute frequency)
- 30 Stockton short line improved from every 12 to every 6 minutes to reduce wait times and crowding
- 47 Van Ness not restored
- 49 Van Ness/Mission maintained at 6-minute frequency (improved from 8 to 9 minutes pre-pandemic)
The Presidio, Marina, Fisherman’s Wharf, Chinatown and North Beach
12 Folsom/Pacific, 22 Fillmore, 28 19th Avenue, 30 Stockton, 43 Masonic, 47 Van Ness, 49 Van Ness/Mission
What We Heard
- 43 Masonic should return to Presidio and Fort Mason
- The 28 19th Avenue is not an effective replacement for the 43 Masonic because it doesn’t provide access to groceries
- Van Ness and Civic Center need connections to Caltrain, western SoMa
Considerations
- 43 Masonic is the only route serving Fort Mason
- Other routes can replace various segments of 47 Van Ness (28 19th Avenue, 12 Folsom, 49 Van Ness)
What We Propose
- 28 19th Avenue extended from Van Ness/North Point to Fisherman's Wharf (12-minute frequency)
- 43 Masonic restored from Munich/Geneva to Fort Mason/Marina Safeway (12-minute frequency)
- 12 Folsom/Pacific long line from Fillmore/Jackson to Cesar Chavez/Valencia (15-minute frequency)
- 12 Folsom/Pacific short line from Van Ness/Jackson to 16th St/Mission BART (15-minute frequency)
- 47 Van Ness not restored
- 49 Van Ness/Mission maintained at 6-minute frequency (improved from 8-9 minutes pre-pandemic)
- 30 Stockton short line improved from every 12 to every 6 minutes to reduce wait times and crowding
- 22 Fillmore maintained at 6-minute frequency
The Mission, Excelsior, City College
49 Van Ness/Mission
What We Heard
- 49R Van Ness Rapid would provide fast service between Van Ness, the Mission and City College, but would skip many stops
Considerations
- Demand on Mission Street and Ocean Avenue remains high
What We Propose
- The 49 Van Ness/Mission would continue to run every 6 minutes, as it does now, instead of every 8 minutes, as it did before the pandemic.
Southwest
23 Monterey, 28R 19th Avenue Rapid, 57 Parkmerced, 58 Lake Merced
What We Heard
- Some want access to SF Zoo, Ocean Beach restored along Sloat Boulevard
- Some want access to West Portal on the 57 Parkmerced
- Some want service restored along Brotherhood Way
- Some enjoy the new access to Westlake on the 58 Lake Merced
Considerations
- Restoring the 23 Monterey to Sloat Boulevard and service along Brotherhood Way would preclude service to Westlake
What We Propose
- 23 Monterey restored from Bayview to SF Zoo via Sloat Boulevard (20-minute frequency)
- 57 Parkmerced extended from Junipero Serra to West Portal (20-minute frequency)
- 58 Lake Merced rerouted from Sloat to Lake Merced Boulevard and from Westlake to Brotherhood Way (30-minute frequency)
- 28R 19th Avenue Rapid restored at 10-minute frequency
- Other changes in the Southwest:
- The 44 O'Shaughnessy, 48 Quintara/24th Street and 49 Van Ness/ Mission to City College will operate more frequently
Noe Valley
35 Eureka, 48 Quintara/24th Street
What We Heard
- Residents on new segments of 35 Eureka along 21st Street and 48 Quintara along Clipper Street have concerns about impacts of buses
- Some would like better access to businesses along 24th Street
Considerations
- Rerouting the 48 Quintara has reduced travel times and improved reliability
- Could reroute from Castro Street to Douglass Street, but would have to rebuild intersection at 25th/Douglass
What We Propose
- Recommended:
- 35 Eureka & 48 Quintara/24th Street unchanged from current (30-minute and 15-minute frequencies)
- Exploration:
- 48 Quintara/24th Street on Douglass (requires intersection reconstruction at 25th)
J Church
What We Heard
- Customers value a one-seat ride to downtown
- Transfers can be challenging for those with limited mobility
- Some find transfers unsafe
Considerations
- Removing J Church from subway has improved reliability of all Metro lines inside the subway and reliability on the J Church
What We Propose
- Option 1: J Church from Balboa Park to Church/Duboce (10-minute frequency)
- Supported by technical analysis
- Option 2: J Church from Balboa Park to Embarcadero (15-minute frequency)
- Supported by J Church customers
- Option 3: J Church from Balboa Park to Embarcadero evenings only (10-minute frequency daytime)