San Francisco is Made for Walking | SFMTA

Alerts FINAL UPDATE: Powell Cable Car Line is back up and running. IB/OB Hyde and Mason lines resuming regular service. (More: 18 in last 48 hours)

Headed out on an urban hike? Shopping at your local farmer’s market? Walking to work? There are many ways the SFMTA works to improve walking in San Francisco.

Commitment to a Walkable City

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Pedestrian Program and Vision Our plans and investment for safer streets and sidewalks

Vision Zero SF Help us eliminate traffic-related deaths by joining Vision Zero SF

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Pedestrian Safety Projects Check out our projects to making walking safer and better

Building a More Walkable City

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Vision Zero Quick-Build Projects Bringing safety improvements to the streets faster

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Pedestrian Improvements Toolkit Check out the the measures we use to make San Francisco a walkable city

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Daylighting A citywide initiative to create safer crosswalks

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Slow Streets Shared neighborhood spaces for safe walking and biking

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Safe Streets Evaluation Safety Improvements Fact Sheets and Program Details

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Speed Management Learn about our plans to implement safe speed limits across the city

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Accessibility Learn about SFMTA’s accessibility services

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Make Your Muni Connection View schedules, planners, fares—and map out your next trip

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Safety Education Campaigns Browse our campaigns and programs promoting safe walking

Special Programs

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Play Streets Temporarily transform your block into a playground

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School Safety Check out our programs to get students to school safely

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Sunday Streets Enjoy neighborhoods with Sunday Streets

Request Safety Improvements

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Crossing Guard Requests Like to see a crossing guard at your school corner?

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Residential Traffic Calming Reduce traffic speed in your neighborhood, apply for an evaluation of your block

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Accessible Pedestrian Signals Request an audio-based crosswalk signal for your intersection

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General Safety Requests Request general changes to streets, including new signs and crosswalks

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Request Transit Shelters Waiting for Muni? Get a transit shelter installed in a new location.