Observant riders on Muni may have noticed a sign on the buses and trains with this message: “Information gladly given, but safety requires avoiding unnecessary conversation.” It's a favorite of Muni...
Each Tuesday we bring you a tidbit of transit news or trivia, either from our own backyard or from around the globe. Today’s Internet find comes from Beijing by way of London. It’s a fascinating...
“On Tap” gives you a heads up about the big events in town and which Muni routes and lines will get you to the party. This feature will usually be posted on Wednesdays for a look ahead to the weekend...
Since 2006, bicycle ridership has grown by 100 percent in San Francisco. Safety is critical as more people hop on two wheels to get where they need to go. You might have seen these green boxes at a...
That's right, the 14 Mission has been in operation for 120 years. "Born" on September 15, 1894, the 14 Line has expanded and undergone some major rebuilds over the years since streetcars first started...
It’s official: the Muni light rail fleet of the future is on its way. Today, Mayor Lee awarded Siemens a contract to manufacture 175 new light rail vehicles for Muni, with the option to order an...
In the occasional Construction Junction feature, we’ll fill you in on the construction going on around the city to improve our local transportation network. We’re building a new accessible boarding...
Each Tuesday we bring you a tidbit of transit news or trivia, either from our own backyard or from around the globe. We got so wrapped up with the exciting progress of our own Central Subway this...
“On Tap” gives you a heads up about the big events in town and what Muni routes and lines will get you to the party. Look for this feature to be posted usually on Wednesdays for a look ahead to the...
Built under the direction of City Engineer M.M. O'Shaugnessy in 1912 to house the first public transit agency in the US, "Geary Carhouse" (as it was originally called) is a significant historic...
Twice a month we’ll share some of our favorite vistas and destinations in the city and the Muni routes and lines that will take you there. Melbourne streetcar, No. 496, makes an appearance on the...
For this week’s edition of Information Gladly Given, let’s talk trash. Eating, littering and tagging on Muni leaves behind a mess – for others to see and for others to clean up. Fortunately, there are...
Each Tuesday we bring you a tidbit of transit news or trivia, either from our own backyard or from around the globe. Today we are proud to welcome U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Anthony...
“On Tap” gives you a heads up about the big events in town and what Muni routes and lines will get you to the party. Look for this feature to be posted usually on Wednesdays for a look ahead to the...
Yesterday San Francisco and the SFMTA were honored to host U.S. Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx. His announcement of more than $9 million in federal funding for new Muni buses will be...
Today's throwback takes us inside Muni's electric repair shop in 1936. The tradesmen in this shot are rebuilding streetcar motors on a specially built repair and test stand. The motor technology and...
Good news, 29 Sunset Muni riders! As reported in today’s Examiner, the SFMTA has made a small adjustment to the route that will make a big difference in the overall travel time of the buses. As of Oct...
Some streets could do with a diet, and Cesar Chavez Street used to be one of them. If you visit the corridor today, you’ll see that its belt has been tightened with a “road diet.” A road diet is a...
Our Meeting Round-up feature highlights different SFMTA public meetings that will be held within the coming two weeks. These meetings give you the chance to voice your concerns and provide us helpful...
“On Tap” gives you a heads up about the big events in town and what Muni routes and lines will get you to the party. Look for this feature to be posted usually on Wednesdays for a look ahead to the...
Board of Directors Meeting: 1 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 1 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 meeting...
Jose Macasocol, Muni operator #4842, is honored with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission's 2016 David Tannehill Special Employee Award. Courtesy photo. Last week, the regional Metropolitan...
Daylight Saving Time Reminder: This Sunday it’s time to fall back one-hour as Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 a.m. While most smart phones will make the time adjustment automatically, don’t forget to...
A rendering of Geary Bus Rapid Transit, with center-running bus-only lanes and boarding islands on Geary Boulevard at 17th Avenue. It's time for an update on Geary Bus Rapid Transit – the plan to...
If you travel on Van Ness Avenue, prepare for major traffic lane changes starting next weekend as construction on the Van Ness Improvement Project takes its first major step forward. The project, a...