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How the SFMTA Invented – and Named – the Bike 'Sharrow'

9 years 8 months ago

Oliver Gajda points to the latest incarnation of the sharrow, the “greenback sharrow,” designed to make the sharrow icon even more visible. Oliver Gajda laughs every time he hears the word “sharrow.”...

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Take Advantage of Our Affordable Muni Fare Programs

9 years 8 months ago

Ensuring that Muni is accessible to everyone is crucial to an equitable city. That’s why we encourage everyone who qualifies to take advantage of our programs that provide free and discounted Muni...

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The Bells Behind the Cable Car Bell Ringing Contest

9 years 8 months ago

Muni's Cable Car Bell Ringing Contest has been a crowd pleaser for its entire history of more than 50 years. Tonight, cable car operators will step up to ring their hearts out in the preliminary...

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Cable Car 12 Debuts in Time for July's Bell Ringing Contest

9 years 8 months ago

Last week the hard working men and women of Muni's Cable Car Division debuted the newest restored member of the fleet: Cable Car 12. Its striking white ends and deep green sides made for gorgeous pics...

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San Francisco Beams With Rainbow Pride This Weekend

9 years 8 months ago

The first weekend of summer and the last weekend of June will draw an estimated one million people into the city for the world renown Pride celebration. While Pride weekend will get the lion share of...

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SFMTA Public Meetings, June 27 - July 11

9 years 8 months ago

Board of Directors Meeting: Tuesday June 28, 8:30 a.m. **Please note the earlier start time.** City Hall, Room 400 Nearby Muni Routes: 5, 19, 21, 47, 49, F Market, Metro-Civic Center Station The...

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4th of July Weekend: Fireworks, Jazz, and Giants Baseball

9 years 7 months ago

Holiday Service Schedule and Enforcement Reminder : This Monday, the 4th of July, Muni will operate on a Sunday schedule. Also on Monday, seven-day street sweeping and parking meters (including those...

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Helping Pride Thrive, Year After Year

9 years 7 months ago

Pride brings downtown San Francisco to life more than any other time of the year. Every June, thousands fill the streets for a joyful and boisterous seventy-two hours featuring cultural events...

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Central Subway's Chinatown Station Couplet Contest Winner

9 years 7 months ago

Through the middle of San Francisco lie the tunnels and caverns that will become the Central Subway extension of Muni's T Third Line. The 1.7-mile tunnel between SoMa and North Beach has been built...

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Ringing for a Cause

9 years 7 months ago

Today is the 53rd Annual Cable Car Bell Ringing Competition, one of Muni's most popular and longest-running traditions. This fun public event has its own tradition of local celebrities (or characters)...

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This Weekend: Giants Baseball, 12K Run, and Sunday Streets

9 years 7 months ago

After a long, three-day festive weekend, you may still be in recovery mode but due to a short work week, the new weekend is fast upon us. Ready or not, your Sunday dance card has already been punched...

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The New Cable Car Bell Ringing World Champion Is. . .

9 years 7 months ago

The word has gone out that Leonard Oats has once again claimed the title of World Champion of the Cable Car Bell Ringing Contest. The hotly contested demonstration of skill and rhythm also included...

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Car-Free Road on Twin Peaks Coming Next Week

9 years 7 months ago

The top of Twin Peaks is about to get a lot more spectacular. On Wednesday, July 13, a portion of the “figure 8” roadway loop will become a car-free area for people gazing, hiking and biking on top of...

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Muni's Bus Seats Unlocked By Clever Pole Design

9 years 7 months ago

In recent months, you might’ve noticed more and more of the locked seats at the front of Muni buses being unfolded as new curved poles are installed. What's less noticeable is the key design feature...

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This Weekend: Carnaval in the Mission

8 years 9 months ago

There will be no shortage of activities to help make this Memorial Day weekend one to remember. In addition to Carnaval in the Mission, you can enjoy the San Francisco International Arts Festival...

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If You See Crime on Muni, Here's How to Help

8 years 8 months ago

Crime on Muni vehicles and in stations has dropped steadily since 2013, as you may have heard. The decline in crime comes even as more people ride Muni, and it correlates with our efforts with the SF...

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This Weekend: Comedy and Union Street Music Festivals

8 years 8 months ago

This weekend's events have a little something for everyone. Check out the Colossal Clusterfest in Civic Center, head to the Union Street Music Festival, pig out at the Heritage BBQ tour in Dogpatch or...

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SFMTA Public Meetings, June 5 - June 12

8 years 8 months ago

SFMTA Board of Directors Meeting Tuesday, June 6, 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...

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Bay Area Artists Wanted for Muni Art 2018

8 years 8 months ago

The work of Monica Tiulesci (shown) and four other artists was displayed on Muni buses earlier this year. Photo: SF Beautiful Muni Art will return for its third year in 2018, and we're calling for Bay...