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Beyond the Bike Lane: SFMTA 2019 Bike Program Report

6 years 8 months ago

Have you ever wondered how many miles of high-quality bike network has been installed in the last five years? Have you ever had sleepless nights pondering the status of our bicycle wayfinding sign...

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We’ve Gone Platinum!

6 years 9 months ago

On April 16, Walk Friendly Communities, a national program recognizing and celebrating cities that prioritize walking and pedestrian safety, designated San Francisco as a Platinum-level Walk Friendly...

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High Five for the 5 Rapid

6 years 9 months ago

Service Improvements The 5/5R Fulton had some of the most significant service improvements in decades, aimed to increase the frequency of Muni service, reduce overcrowding and increasing safety along...

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LRV4: What You Need To Know

6 years 9 months ago

On behalf of the SFMTA, we want to inform the public of the steps that we are taking to assure the safety and reliability of our new fleet of Muni light rail vehicles. In light of an incident where a...

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This Weekend: Glen Park Festival and DogFest

6 years 9 months ago

Events: This weekend will be packed with fun, sometimes eclectic events all around the city that should ensure that there's a little something for everyone. Starting this Friday and lasting throughout...

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Handmade History: Reconstructing Cable Cars 8 and 55

6 years 8 months ago

To some, San Francisco's Cable Cars are little more than an obligatory tourist attraction to see while in town. But to the Operators, Mechanics, Machinists and Carpenters who live and breathe Cable...

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Bus Shuttles Substitute Powell and Mason Cable Cars

6 years 9 months ago

Starting May 2, for about 10 days In support of the Cable Car Gearbox Rehabilitation Project, Muni will run bus shuttles for the Powell and Mason cable car lines between the turntable at Powell &...

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Muni Service this Week: Keeping Customers Informed

6 years 9 months ago

Over last weekend and into this week, many Muni customers were inconvenienced by an increase in missed service on several of our routes and lines. A combination of operator absences and operators...

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What Happened to My Friday Commute?

6 years 9 months ago

UPDATE: As of 7:25 p.m., subway service has been fully restored. We apologize for today's delays, and appreciate your patience. We know that this has been an exceptionally difficult week for Muni...

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This Weekend: Sunday Streets and the How Weird Street Fair

6 years 9 months ago

If you like weird people and weird things, then Sunday in SoMa is the day for you as the How Weird Street Fair returns. Photo: joped/Flickr How Weird Street Fair Sunday, 12 to 8 p.m.SoMa The How Weird...

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SFMTA Public Meetings April 15 - April 29

6 years 9 months ago

Central Richmond Traffic Safety Project Open House Monday, April 15, 6 p.m. Richmond Rec Center Nearby Muni Routes: 1, 2, 29, 38 The Central Richmond Traffic Safety Project Open House is being hosted...

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Midpoint Evaluation For Powered Scooter Share Pilot

6 years 9 months ago

Yesterday, we reached the midpoint of our Powered Scooter Share Pilot. At the beginning of the Pilot, the SFMTA committed to a robust evaluation at the midpoint and today we’d like to share the...

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Earth Day and Beyond

6 years 9 months ago

Did you know that Earth Day, April 22nd , is the largest secular observance in the world? What began as a day of environment preservation in the U.S. is now a large-scale push global movement for...

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Don't Get the Door, Get the Dutch Reach

6 years 8 months ago

For people who bike on city streets, moving cars can be pretty scary. They stop short, swerve suddenly, and make right turns at intersections. But a parked car can pose a serious threat too because...

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VIDEO: MTA Board of Director’s Report from April 16

6 years 9 months ago

The SFMTA is governed by a seven-member Board of Directors appointed by the mayor. The SFMTA Board has the authority to approve the budget and set agency policy. The SFMTA Board meets on the first and...

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Back On The E Embarcadero

6 years 9 months ago

Photo courtesy of Market Street Railway Starting on Sunday, April 21st, the E Embarcadero Line was put back in action. The historic E Line had been shut down due to construction on Third Street and...

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Rolling Out the Latest Bike Data

6 years 8 months ago

With "Bike to Work Day" rolling in this Thursday, we wanted to update everyone on this past year's bike count data. As the city of San Francisco continues to grow, making the streets safe for people...

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SFMTA Public Meetings May 6 - May 20

6 years 8 months ago

Board of Directors Meeting Tuesday, May 7, 1 p.m. City Hall, Room 400 Nearby Muni Routes: 5, 19, 21, 47, 49, F Market, Civic Center Station The SFMTA Board of Directors provides policy oversight for...

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Reporting the Results

6 years 8 months ago

In 2018, the SFMTA installed over nine miles of bike lanes, including a record 5.5 miles of new protected bike lanes, as well as pedestrian improvements along many major corridors. The mileage is...

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Breaking Away for Bike to Work Day

6 years 8 months ago

It's time to gear up and roll out. Bike to work day is tomorrow, Thursday, May 9th. Every May, we get together and ride to work on one of the cleanest transportation methods, the old velocipede. No...

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How To Stroll With Your Stroller

6 years 8 months ago

We always like to keep our riders informed on the best way to use our system. One question we frequently get, "What do I do with my stroller?" SFMTA policy allows travel on Muni with strollers. In the...