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The proposed housing and commercial components of the project will be located adjacent to and above the bus facility. Early in the project development, it was determined that while the modernization...

Built in 1915, Potrero Yard today maintains over 150 trolley coaches that serve neighborhoods across the city, including many communities that are heavily reliant on transit. Routes include the 5...

Refined Project The Refined Project is the four-story bus facility with housing adjacent and above. It maximizes housing units and affordability with up to 465 units of affordable all-family and...

There is a multi-step process to bring a developer partner under contract with the city for the Potrero Yard Modernization Project, which is the City of San Francisco's first Public Private...

Vibrant Communities The Project will create an environment that welcomes street-level activity through a mix of: Retail offerings Flexible multipurpose spaces for street vendors Public restrooms...

As a City-owned facility, and in compliance with the San Francisco’s Art Enrichment Ordinance, two percent of the Potrero Yard bus facility construction costs have been allocated by SFMTA and PNC for...

Key Takeaway: Current accessibility guidelines and standards do not cover all design challenges encountered in San Francisco. There is an ongoing need to develop more comprehensive guidelines and...

Key Takeaway: The lack of designated charging locations in San Francisco makes it difficult for people who use electric wheelchairs and adaptive navigation equipment to get around the city. Installing...

Key Takeaway: The number of accessible parking spots should be increased to better meet community need and mitigate the effects of disabled parking placard abuse. About Blue Zones and Accessible...

Key Takeaway: Adjustments to pedestrian signals at intersections can make a substantial difference for safety. To continue improving safety for pedestrians with disabilities and older adults, we must...

Background San Francisco is home to an estimated 187,000 adults ages 60 and older and 38,000 adults ages 18-64 living with a disability. Nearly two-thirds of the disabled population are people of...

Accessible Services Mission Statement In pursuit of equity and inclusion, the Accessible Services Section of the SFMTA supports implementation of system-wide Muni transit improvements that meet and...

This section outlines the core principles, values and long-term aspirations that guide the SFMTA's decision-making and goal-setting throughout the Accessibility Strategy's implementation. SFMTA...

Use these links to jump to sections on this page: Data on Disability and Aging in San Francisco Profile of Older Adults in San Francisco Challenges Facing Older Adults Profile of People with...

Why does the Accessibility Strategy use both “people with disabilities” and “disabled people”? Some in the disability community prefer person-first language, which recognizes the person before the...

SFMTA Women’s Herstory Month 2024 Reading List A short list of books that the cultural heritage working group put together for this month to engage you in your ongoing learning of the contributions...

Key Takeaways: Planning accessible streets requires the perspectives and experiences of people with disabilities and older adults. The SFMTA should continue exploring effective and innovative methods...

Key Takeaway: Data collection and evaluation processes must incorporate and reflect the perspectives of individuals with disabilities. Expanding accessibility data collection beyond current norms will...

Key Takeaway: New private passenger services like Uber, Lyft and Autonomous Vehicles should be accessible to all users. Despite not having regulatory authority over these services, the SFMTA can...

Key Takeaway: In the last few years, the SFMTA has promoted accessible options for micromobility services like bikeshare and scooters. Adaptive cycling and scooter program ridership could provide more...

Key Takeaway: Flag stops are locations where the bus stops in the travel lane instead of the curb. Without access to the curb, bus operators are not always able to deploy the wheelchair ramp or lower...

Key Takeaway: Improving bus stop amenities includes increasing the quantity and quality of shelters, seating, lighting and real-time customer information at all stops, prioritizing high ridership...

Key Takeaway: Potential areas of improvement include audible wayfinding at bus stops and Metro stations, audible information regarding temporary changes in service, and signage pointing to accessible...

Key Takeaway: Riders who use mobility devices are not able to board or alight at surface stops without wheelchair accessible islands. Riders would benefit from the construction of six additional...