The Covid-19 pandemic changed the way transit systems – and cities – across the country function, but with the worst of the pandemic now behind us, the SFMTA is focused on the future. In our latest...
Did you know that that Earth Day was born in San Francisco? It is true! San Francisco activist John McConnell first introduced the idea of a global holiday called "Earth Day" at the 1969 UNESCO...
Introduction The Commuter Shuttle Program regulates employer-provided shuttles in San Francisco, charging a fee and requiring shuttle operators to adhere to a set of rules and regulations in order to...
At the corner of California and Powell Streets stands a diminutive but important building that has been in use for well over 100 years. This octagonal signal tower controls the crossing of the Powell...
A 38 Geary bus beats traffic in the new transit lanes installed last fall. The Geary Boulevard Improvement Project aims to address bus delays and traffic concerns on a high-injury corridor. Community...
The SFMTA Board of Directors provides policy oversight for the safe and efficient movement of people and goods in San Francisco in accordance with the San Francisco Charter and the Transit-First...
Construction Update November 2-11, 2013 During the next 10 days, tunneling and tunneling preparatory work will continue in SoMa, Union Square and North Beach. Work to prepare for station construction...
Seniors and people with disabilities have a range of ways to go green with us. During Climate Week and all year long, our teams work together to ensure everyone can take green trips around the city...
The following is a transcript of the video which explains the various slides in the presentation. We are working on a fully accessible version of the content, which will be posted here when available...
A Powell Street cable car looks festive in its holiday finery. Photo taken December 2, 2013. Whether the shimmering holiday lights beckon you to stuff stockings or splurge on yourself, today we're...
Powell Street is a critical entry corridor into Union Square. Every day, thousands of employees and visitors exit BART and Muni at Powell Street Station, come up through Hallidie Plaza, and head north...
Digging into our latest historic photo scanning work, we found a roll of 35mm film taken on this day, July 26, in 1974 along the California Street Cable Car Line. Take a trip back in time from Van...
San Francisco residents, commuters and visitors will see significant movement toward safe streets as the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) - which manages all surface...
While most Californians welcomed the recent rain, the wild weather did put a damper on our San Francisco cable cars. Last Monday, we decided to not send the cable cars out on the street, but instead...
Click here for project FAQs Q: How is service changing on January 7? A: On January 7, 2023, the new T Third route will start with service from Chinatown-Rose Pak to Sunnydale via Central Subway. The T...
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA), which oversees all surface transportation in the city, including the Municipal Railway (Muni), will join Supervisors Eric Mar (District 1)...
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA), which oversees transportation in the city, including the Municipal Railway (Muni), today announced that tunnel boring machine (TBM) Big Alma...
Cable cars were invented by Andrew Smith Hallidie here in San Francisco in 1873. Hallidie's cable car system was based on early mining conveyance systems and dominated the city’s transit scene for...
Carter G. Woodson (pictured circa 1948) is recognized as the “Father of Black History Month.” Black History Month, also known as African American History Month, is an annual observance during February...
The Harney-101 Transit Crossing Project would provide undercrossing improvements at Alana Way underneath Highway 101, as well as on nearby streets. These improvements are critical as large development...
This Halloween we are on the haunt for great Muni-themed costumes. We know they are a perennial SF favorite, and we can't get enough. Is your Kindergartener obsessed with the 38 Geary? Does your...
Fremont and Howard Streets, with the Transbay Transit Center under construction behind. Photo: Sergio Ruiz/Flickr As San Francisco grows, the city’s investments in encouraging people to take transit...
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) today announced the launch of the third year of a Motorcycle Safety Awareness campaign aimed at people who ride motorcycles. This campaign is...
In order to support the taxi industry during the pandemic, the SFMTA has provided the following support to the taxi industry, as of March 2021: Waive all taxi-related fees for the next two fiscal...