The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) releases the following upcoming event-related traffic and transit impacts for the holiday week, from Thursday, July 2 through Wednesday, July 8, 2026.
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Muni Service on Fourth of July Holiday
On Friday, July 3 (Fourth of July Holiday, Observed), Muni will operate on a Saturday Schedule.
Saturday, Fourth of July
San Francisco is preparing for one of the most significant Fourth of July celebrations in decades. To mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the city will host a special fireworks display launched from the Golden Gate Bridge—only the third time fireworks have ever been launched from the iconic span.
The event is expected to attract large crowds from across the Bay Area and beyond. In response, transportation, public safety and event agencies have been working together to develop a coordinated plan to help people travel safely and efficiently before and after the celebration.
We strongly encourage using public transit, walking and biking to get in and around San Francisco during this event. It is an easier and safer option for everyone planning to attend or for those wanting to move around the city to various events. July 4 is always one of the busiest days of the year at San Francisco’s waterfront. This year’s fireworks location near the Golden Gate Bridge means traffic exiting the Presidio and surrounding neighborhoods will be significantly impacted. Expect long lines, delays and crowding both coming and going, similar to a major concert venue.
Those who plan to attend are encouraged to make a day of it and experience San Francisco’s unique neighborhoods.
Before the show, from 4 to 11:30 p.m., Muni will provide extra service to connect people from the Muni Metro Subway, BART, and the Ferries to the fireworks viewing area.
- Marina Fireworks Shuttle, will serve Powell BART, Geary and O'Farrell (from Van Ness to Stockton), Van Ness (from Geary & O'Farrell to Chestnut), and the Marina District at Chestnut & Fillmore.
- Pier 39 - BART Embarcadero Fireworks Shuttle, will serve North Point/Kearny, F Market & Wharves stops on Embarcadero, and Embarcadero Station.
Customers are encouraged to take Fireworks Shuttles or 28 19th Avenue. Space will be limited on other Muni routes serving the area. There will be extra service on 28 19th Ave, 49 Van Ness/Mission, S Shuttle Market Street and T Third.
Service on all other Muni routes will be limited, Fireworks Shuttles are recommended. Full buses may skip stops. Customers can use priority stops to board. For more information, visit SFMTA.com/July4.
Temporary Street Closures
Temporary street closures and restrictions will be in effect at the following locations on Saturday, July 4:
- Jefferson Street will be closed to all traffic between Hyde Street and The Embarcadero from 1 until 11 p.m. Traffic on The Embarcadero will be routed onto Beach Street.
- Streets in the Fisherman’s Wharf and Marina neighborhoods will be restricted to local access, beginning around at 8 p.m. until 11 p.m. Only residents, guests and deliveries will be permitted to access streets north of Bay, Alhambra and Francisco streets as well as Chestnut Street between Fillmore Street and Van Ness Avenue after 8 p.m.
Ways to Get to and from the Show
Taxi and Rideshare
- Muni, walking and biking will be an efficient way to travel to and from the fireworks. For those choosing to use rideshare services, they are expected to be busy after the fireworks and geofences will be in place to help minimize congestion.
- A temporary taxi stand will be set up on the west side of Baker Street between Beach Street and Bay Street (along the side of the Palace of Fine Arts) from 6 p.m. until midnight.
- Please be prepared to walk away from the viewing locations when requesting a rideshare service.
Leaving the Fireworks:
- Marina Fireworks Shuttle will run from 9:45 p.m. to midnight. Board on Chestnut Street between Fillmore and Laguna streets. The shuttle will continue eastbound on Chestnut Street and then southbound on Van Ness stopping at 49 stops from Union to O'Farrell streets. The shuttle will turn onto O'Farrell Street stopping Taylor and Powell streets with the last stop at Market and Powell streets.
- Pier 39 - BART Fireworks Shuttle will run from 9:45 p.m. to midnight. The shuttle will pick up at North Point and Kearny streets and then continue along The Embarcadero making all F line stops from The Embarcadero & Bay Street to Market & Drumm streets.
Rerouted Buses and Bus Substitutions:
- The following regular Muni lines and routes will be re-routed to stay outside of the July 4 Celebration area: 8 Bayshore Express; 19 Polk; 28 19th Avenue; 30 Stockton; 39 Coit; 43 Masonic; 49 Van Ness/Mission; F Market & Wharves; L Owl; Powell-Mason Cable Car (Bus Substitution); Powell-Hyde Cable Car (Bus Substitution).
- The F Market & Wharves Line will operate with buses all day.
- The Powell-Mason, Powell-Hyde, and California Cable Car lines will operate with buses starting at 2 p.m.
- The following Muni routes may experience crowding or delays after the fireworks end: 8 Bayshore; 28 19th Avenue; 22 Fillmore; 25 Treasure Island; 30 Stockton and 45 Union-Stockton.
- Two extra buses will provide service along Route 25 Treasure Island.
Parking Enforcement on Fourth of July Holiday
On Friday, July 3 (Fourth of July Holiday, Observed) and Saturday, July 4, parking meters (all meters including color capped), white zones, nightly street sweeping (street cleaning 12 a.m. to 6 a.m.) and safety violations (no stopping, no parking, red zones and blue zones) will be enforced.
Other SFMTA parking programs will not be enforced:
- Residential Parking Permits (RPP) Zones
- General Parking Time Limits
- Weekday Daytime Street Sweeping (Street Cleaning 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
- Commuter Shuttle Towaway Zones
- Unmetered Yellow and Green Zones
Vehicles creating a hazard and/or unsafe condition (i.e. double parking, blocking a bike lane, blocking driveways, blocking crosswalks, fire hydrants, etc.) are subject to receiving citations and can possibly be towed.
Note: Parking meters in the city are enforced Monday through Saturday with exception of the following areas where parking meters are enforced seven days per week throughout the year except Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day:
- Parking meters in the Fisherman’s Wharf area
- On and near The Embarcadero roadway
- In the Special Event Area around AT&T Park
- Four metered off-street parking facilities listed below:
- 8th Avenue at Clement Street
- 9th Avenue at Clement Street
- Geary Boulevard at 21st Avenue
- 18th Avenue at Geary Boulevard
Some parking garages (notably Pierce Street Garage between Lombard and Chestnut streets) are paid parking, 24/7 including all holidays.
Downtown First Thursdays
Thursday, July 2: The Downtown First Thursdays (DFT) event will take place on 2nd Street from 5 to 10 p.m. This is a free monthly street party that takes place on every first Thursday of the month. For more details, visit www.dftsf.com.
The following street closures will be required from noon until midnight, Thursday, July 2:
- 2nd Street between Market and Folsom streets
- Clementina Street between 2nd and 1st streets
- Jessie Street between New Montgomery and 2nd streets
- Minna Street between New Montgomery and 1st streets
- Natoma Street between New Montgomery and 1st streets
- Stevenson Street between New Montgomery and 1st streets
- Tehama Street between Hawthorne and 1st streets
These intersections will remain open at all times: 1) 2nd and Mission streets; 2) 2nd and Howard streets.
There will be no impact on Muni service.
Events at Chase Center
Friday, July 3 through Sunday, July 5: The Golden State Warriors will host the eighth annual California Classic Summer League at the Chase Center, featuring games play between the Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat and San Antonio Spurs. Below are details of these games:
- Friday, July 3:
- The first game, Miami Heats v. San Antonio Spurs, will start at 5 p.m. Doors will open at 4 p.m.
- The second game, Golden State Warriors v. Los Angeles Lakers, will start at 7:30 p.m. Doors will open at 4 p.m.
- Sunday, July 5:
- The first game, Los Angeles Lakers v. Miami Heats, will start at 1:30 p.m. Doors will open at 12:30 p.m.
- The second game, Golden State Warriors v. San Antonio Spurs, will start at 4 p.m.
Muni will provide supplement 78X Arena Express service:
- Pre-event express shuttle service from 16th Street BART Station to Chase Center will start two and a half hours before each game/event and will end one hour after game/event starts.
- Post-event express shuttle service from Chase Center on 16th Street to 16th Street BART Station will run until the clears.
Special Event Parking Rates
During basketball games and other major events with more than 10,000 expected attendees at the arena, parking meters close to the arena will charge a special event rate of $12 per hour. These rates help reduce congestion and keep parking spots available in the neighborhoods near the arena, discouraging circling for free or cheap parking. Start times for special event rates vary based on the start time of the event. More information on special event parking regulations can be found on www.sfmta.com/special-event-parking.
Street Closures
To accommodate events that will take place at the arena, the following street closures will be enforced two hours before and one hour after each event:
- 16th Street between 3rd Street and Terry Francois Boulevard
- Warriors Way between 3rd Street and Terry Francois Boulevard
- Northbound 3rd Street between 16th Street and Warriors Way will also be closed approximately 30 minutes before and 45 minutes after the event.
Only local access will be allowed on Northbound Illinois Street between Mariposa and 16th streets.
No Parking Zone
To facilitate loading and pick up for Muni customers and patrons, NO PARKING will be in effect at these locations during events:
- 16th Street between 3rd Street and Terry Francois Boulevard
- Warriors Way between 3rd Street and Terry Francois Boulevard
- Between the 500 and 700 blocks of Terry Francois Boulevard (TFB)
Taxi Stands
There is one taxi stand located on southbound Terry Francois Boulevard.
Ramp Taxis should use the loading zone on eastbound Warriors Way at Bridgeview Way.
Other pickup/drop-off locations near Chase Center
- 4th Street, which connects to Chase Center via the Gene Friend Way pedestrian path on the UCSF campus.
- Owens Street, which also connects to Chase Center via the Gene Friend Way pedestrian path on the UCSF campus.
For details about transportation to the Chase Center, including Muni service and connections from the Bay Area transit system to Muni, visit SFMTA.com/ChaseCenter.
For additional details and about transportation to the ballpark, visit www.sfmta.com/chase-center.
Fillmore Jazz Festival
Saturday, July 4 and Sunday, July 5: The Annual Fillmore Street Jazz Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day on Fillmore Street between Jackson and Eddy streets. For more event details, visit www.fillmorejazzfest.com.
The following street closures will be required from 9 p.m., Friday, July 3 to 11:59 p.m., Sunday, July 5:
- Fillmore Street between Eddy and Jackson streets
- Washington Street between Webster and Steiner streets
- Wilmot Street between Webster and Steiner streets
- Post Street between Webster and Steiner streets
- Intersections closed: On Fillmore Street at Washington, Wilmot and Post streets
The following Muni routes will be affected: 22 Fillmore and 24 Divisadero.
Taxi Stands
There is a taxi zone on Geary Street, block 1801 to 1807, between Fillmore and Steiner streets.
San Francisco Giants Games
Monday, July 6 through Wednesday, July 8:The San Francisco Giants will play three games at the ballpark. Listed below are the start time for these games:
- Three games against the Toronto Blue Jays: a) 6:45 p.m., Monday, July 6; b) 6:45 p.m., Tuesday, July 7; and c) 12:45 p.m., Wednesday, July 8.
Street Closures
To accommodate events that will take place at the ballpark, the following street closures will be enforced:
- Two and a half hours before the opening pitch, the SFMTA will close eastbound King Street between 3rd and 2nd streets to vehicle traffic. King Street will reopen after first pitch until the seventh inning.
- From the seventh inning until post-game traffic dies down, the SFMTA will again close eastbound King Street between 3rd and 2nd streets to vehicle traffic in order to reduce congestion on city streets.
- Additionally, the northbound portion of the 4th Street Bridge (Peter R. Maloney Bridge) will be closed to all traffic except Muni, taxis and bicycles during the post-game period.
Taxi Stands
- 2nd Street, west side, between Brannan and King Streets
- 2nd Street, east side, between Townsend and King Streets
- 3rd Street, east side, north of King Street
Special Event Parking Rates
During baseball games and other major events with more than 10,000 expected attendees at the ballpark, parking meters close to the ballpark will charge a special event rate of $12 per hour. These rates help reduce congestion and keep parking spots available in the neighborhoods near the ballpark, discouraging circling for free or cheap parking. Start times for special event rates vary based on the start time of the event. More information on special event parking regulations can be found on www.sfmta.com/special-event-parking.
For additional details and about transportation to ballpark, visit www.sfmta.com/oracle-park.
CONSTRUCTION WORK AND OTHER UPDATES
Transportation Impacts related to FIFA World Cup 26™ SF
As we are gearing up for the FIFA World Cup 26™ SF Bay Area that showcases all that San Francisco has to offer, we want to keep you updated on transportation, traffic and parking updates.
See transportation details for FIFA World Cup 26™ SF Bay Area at SFMTA.com/WorldCup.
Beginning Thursday, June 11 through Sunday, July 19, during event weeks, it is anticipated moderate impacts in and around areas where official soccer watch parties will be held at events citywide, including official gatherings at Pier 39, Spark Social Yerba Buena Garden and Thrive City (Chase Center) as well as many neighborhood events.
It is expected limited parking changes, as well as street and sidewalk closures in San Francisco. These impacts are expected to be intermittent throughout the tournament to support community fan activities.
The SFMTA staff are working to finalize details and plans with our City partners and will provide an update about all street, sidewalks and parking changes across San Francisco. We look forward to ensuring that FIFA World Cup 26™ SF Bay Area is a rewarding experience for everyone in San Francisco.
Several matches in Santa Clara will have evening start times. Muni is operating late-night shuttle service to ensure people get home or their transfer in San Francisco safely. Shuttles will circulate between Union Square, SoMa, BART and Caltrain at 4th/King and serve stops along the 45 Union/Stockton line.
UPDATE: 13th Street Safety Project
Now until 2027: The 13th Street Safety Project is currently under construction to deliver new traffic safety improvements on 13th Street and Duboce Avenue between Folsom and Valencia streets, including protected bike lanes, sidewalk extensions, traffic signal upgrades, accessibility upgrades, sewer upgrades, repaving, and parking/loading changes.
Crews will work at multiple locations over the course of construction, with intermittent lane impacts, traffic shifts, and parking restrictions. Road users should use caution near crews, follow posted signage, and plan for extra travel time when moving through the corridor:
- 13th Street at South Van Ness Avenue (Division Circle Navigation Center frontage): Crews are building a new sidewalk segment and a separate bike lane channel. During this work, only one eastbound right-turn lane is available from 13th Street to southbound South Van Ness Avenue. When construction is complete, both eastbound right-turn lanes will reopen. Restoration is anticipated to be in end of June 2026
Construction is led by San Francisco Public Works in partnership with the SFMTA. For construction updates and to sign up for notifications, visit sfpublicworks.org/13thStreetSafety. For project details and design information, visit SFMTA.com/13thStreetSafety.
ONGOING
ONGOING: Citywide Muni Service Changes
Since Saturday, June 6, Muni made service changes across San Francisco. These changes aim to improve reliability, reduce crowding and make trips more consistent for riders. These Muni service changes are cost neutral.
Several routes will receive schedule adjustments to improve spacing between buses and reduce delays. To respond to crowding, the SFMTA is also adding targeted late-night service to these routes: 14 Mission and 14 Owl.
There will be additional updates which include:
- Stop changes on the following bus routes: 35 Eureka and 48 Quintara/24th Street
- Reliability improvements on the T Third
- New stop locations tied to the Lake Merced Quick Build Project
These changes are based on rider feedback, operator input and service data. Due to the SFMTA’s budget gap, we cannot increase overall Muni service. Without new funding sources, the SFMTA would have to make significant cuts to Muni service It could mean eliminating one-third of service. For more information about the SFMTA’s budget and the potential solutions we are considering, visit the budget webpage.
For more information, visit SFMTA.com/ServiceChanges.
ONGOING: Transbay Howard Streetscape Project – Road Construction
Feb. 2026 through 2028: As a part of the Transbay Howard Streetscape Project, new safety upgrades, traffic signal infrastructure, landscaping and a protected two-way bicycle lane are being built on Howard Street between The Embarcadero and 4th Street.
Due to work at multiple sites, expect intermittent delays and lane closures on weekdays from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Drivers should exercise caution near construction zones, follow posted detour signage, and consider using alternate routes. During major events and conventions, work will be paused near Moscone Center.
This is a San Francisco Public Works project, with support from the SFMTA. For more information and to sign up for construction updates, visit sfpublicworks.org/TransbayHoward. To learn more about the project design, visit SFMTA.com/TransbayHoward.
ONGOING: SFPUC Geary Boulevard Sewer and Water Replacements
Now until 2027: Replacement work of sewer and water lines is currently taking place along Geary Boulevard between 32nd Avenue and Stanyan Street. Due to construction work at multiple locations, some of the bus stops for Muni routes 38 Geary and 38R Geary Rapid will be temporarily relocated nearby. Riders should look for orange signage at impacted bus stops.