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This Weekend: James Taylor Concert and the Treasure Island Flea Market
In addition to a James Taylor concert and the Treasure Island Flea Market this beautiful weekend, the Up Your Alley Fair takes place on Sunday in SoMa (the 12 Folsom/Pacific will be rerouted). And don...
SFMTA Public Meetings, Jul. 31 – Aug. 14
Citizens Advisory Council Meeting Thursday, Aug. 3, 10 a.m. SFMTA Offices, 7th Floor, Union Square Conference Room One South Van Ness Avenue Nearby Muni Routes: 6, 7, 9/9R, 47, 49, F Market, Metro -...
Testing Muni's New Trains: A First Look
A new Muni train on The Embarcadero out for a beautiful night of mechanical tests. The first week of Muni subway closures is underway to finalize tests on the next generation of Muni trains. So far...
Muni Art 2018: Vote Now for Your Favorite Artwork
Art from 2017 winner Monica Tiulesci displayed on a Muni bus earlier this year. Photo: SF Beautiful The nominees are in, and voting is open for the next generation of art you want to see displayed on...
Then and Now: Testing Muni's First Light Rail Vehicles in 1978
As we continue to run rigorous tests on Muni's new light rail vehicles (LRVs), here's a look back at the testing Muni undertook in the late 1970s to prepare its first generation of LRVs for service...
This Weekend: Nihonmachi Street Fair and Giants Baseball
People enjoying the Nihonmachi Street Fair in Japantown on August 13, 2011. Photo credit: David Yu/Flickr Nihonmachi Street Fair Saturday and Sunday, various times Japantown Founded in 1973, the...
Preparing for Transportation Innovations, San Francisco's Way
From the SFMTA’s Director of Transportation: Not since the advent of streetcars and automobiles have we seen such tremendous change in the ways people get around in cities. After decades of little...
Enjoy the Ride: San Jose Ave Bike Lanes Get Concrete Protection
The buffered bike lanes on the “Bernal Cut” section of San Jose Avenue now have protective concrete barriers to make for a safer, more comfortable ride. We and SF Public Works installed these barriers...
Muni Service Changes on Aug 12: 7R Replaced, Stop Changes on San Bruno Ave
An 8 Bayshore Muni bus on San Bruno Avenue. Photo: munidave/Flickr Muni Forward service changes are coming this Saturday, Aug. 12 and Monday, Aug. 14 to simplify and improve service on the 7, 8, 8AX...
Busy Weekend Ahead: Outside Lands, Pistahan Parade and More
This weekend will be jam-packed with huge music events like Outside Lands and a Lady Gaga concert at AT&T Park, the Pistahan Parade and Festival on downtown Market Street, the Escape from the Rock...
Let Cities Save Lives With Automated Speed Enforcement, Says National Safety Board
Automated speed enforcement (ASE) is proven to reduce deadly speeding and crashes, but cities like San Francisco are prohibited from using it due to outdated state laws. In a recently published study...
Hooray for the J: 100 Years on the J Church
Today marks the 100-year anniversary of Muni's J Church rail line. Still looking spry for a centenarian, the J has operated since 1917, and it still essentially runs along the same route down Market...
Weigh in on Design Details for a Safer 6th Street at Our Open House
Help shape design details for a better 6th street at an open house meeting next Wednesday. With the 6th Street Pedestrian Safety Project, we and SF Public Works aim to create a safer and more inviting...
SFMTA Public Meetings, Aug 14 - 28
SFMTA Board of Directors Meeting Tuesday, Aug. 15, 1 p.m. City Hall, Room 400 Nearby Muni Routes: 5, 19, 21, 47, 49, F Market, Metro-Civic Center Station The agenda for tomorrow’s board of directors...
This Weekend: Festa Coloniale Italiana and Sunday Streets
Reminder: Final Muni Subway Shutdowns for New Train Tests Muni Metro subway closures for tests on new Muni trains will continue through this weekend. Subway service will close early on weekdays at 9...
SFMTA Board Recap: Aug. 15, 2017
This is a basic recap of items voted on and discussed by the SFMTA Board of Directors at its most recent meeting . SFMTA board meetings are usually held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month...
Solar Eclipse: How to Take Muni to the Best Viewing Spots
A screenshot of Curbed SF’s map of the “10 best places to view” the solar eclipse on Monday. If you’re looking to witness the phenomenon that is the solar eclipse on Monday, San Francisco has plenty...
Subway Test Closures Complete: Muni’s New Trains in the Home Stretch
A new train in testing just outside the Sunset Tunnel on the N Judah Line. With a successful wrap-up of the Muni subway closures this weekend for tests on our new generation of Muni trains, we’re in...
This Weekend: Treasure Island Flea, the Giant Race and SF Deltas Soccer
Saturday Demonstrations: UPDATE 8/25/2017 9:17 PM. Due to cancellation of events at Crissy Fields, all service in the Marina will run on Saturday. The 76X will be in service. Buses will provide cable...
Starting the New School Year Off on the Right Foot
The new school year started yesterday for San Francisco Unified School District’s 57,000 students. Many other schools will start up classes soon, too. So, we’re making sure students can travel safely...
SFMTA Public Meetings, Aug. 28 - Sep. 11
Safer Taylor Street Pop-Up Design Workshop Wednesday, Aug. 30, 12 to 6 p.m. Taylor Street, between Turk and Eddy streets (west side) As we shared last week, join us this Wednesday to envision a safer...
Traffic and Transit Plan for Saturday Demonstrations
UPDATE 8/25/17 10 AM. The following reroutes are in place until further notice: Line and Direction Reroute 5 Fulton Inbound (to Downtown) Reroute Regular route to Fulton & Central, L-Central, Continue...
Wednesday: Envision a Safer Taylor Street at Our Pop-Up Event
On Wednesday, Aug. 30, help us envision a safer Taylor Street by joining our on-street pop-up event and design workshop. This event is part of our ongoing outreach work for the Safer Taylor Street...
This Labor Day Weekend: Celebrate America's Pastime With Three Ball Games
Those not headed out to Burning Man can enjoy this Labor Day weekend by catching a Giants game (or three) at the ballpark. Labor Day: Muni Service and Parking Enforcement Muni Service: This Monday...