Unbeatable views. Unforgettable trips. No experience is more uniquely San Francisco than a ride on a cable car. Cable cars have come to symbolize our great city. The Powell/Hyde Cable Car turnaround...
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA), which operates the Municipal Railway (Muni), along with other city agencies, elected officials and key stakeholders, today announced support...
Last Thursday at approximately 1:30 p.m., the fire suppression system in the electrical room at the Cable Car Barn at Mason and Washington streets discharged. This caused the electrical room to fill...
In the era after World War II, Americans envisioned a future where space-age technology would bring greater ease and comfort to everyday life. People would have robot pets, live in bubble houses and...
We are happy to announce the opening of a special history exhibit at the San Francisco Public Library, as part of the ongoing celebrations for the 150th anniversary of the cable cars. The “Innovation...
August 2, 2023, marks the 150th anniversary of the world’s first successful cable railway, born right here in San Francisco. To celebrate the occasion, we bring you the story of Andrew Hallidie and...
Everyone knows the famous cable car lines that run on Powell and California streets, but even long-time San Franciscans may be surprised to learn that there were once cable cars on Market Street...
Seventy-five years ago, San Francisco’s cable cars were viewed as more of a costly nuisance. A few city leaders wanted to tear out the 1870s-era transit system of wooden vehicles towed by an...
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) and San Francisco Beautiful (SFB) are teaming up for the second year to showcase the work of artists living in the Bay Area. Beginning today...
Note: Muni Shuttle Services July 4-7.pdf (.pdf) attached. On Thursday, July 4 the annual San Francisco Independence Day Fireworks Celebration will start at 2 p.m. along the waterfront near the...
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...
It’s that time of year again when the air gets crisp, the nights get longer, and Muni's cable cars get festively decked out with boughs of holly, garlands, wreaths, ornaments, glitter and spangles...
SFMTA Hyde and Beach Public Transit Kiosk is available.
A lot of San Franciscans only need to drive sometimes. If you can mostly get around by foot, bike and transit, you might not need to own a car, but would like to still have a convenient option to...
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...
Cable cars are not running on Monday, November 19, 2018 due to the poor air quality conditions in San Francisco. Bus shuttles will be providing service on the Powell-Hyde, Powell-Mason, and California...
Crews at the Cable Car Barn and Powerhouse began work today to rehabilitate the first gearbox in the system. As we wrote last week, the California Cable Car Line is the first line to be shut down...
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA), which manages all transportation in the city, including the Municipal Railway (Muni), will host the 52nd Cable Car Bell Ringing Contest...
Earlier this week, we were treated to a tour of the Cable Car Carpentry Shop. Today, we're sharing some of our photographer's great shots and our videographer's take on this little-known corner of...
Highlights from the 52nd Cable Car Bell Ringing Contest, held July 9, 2015, in San Francisco's Union Square.
A uniquely San Francisco tradition is happening Thursday, Oct. 10 at Union Square and you’re invited! It’s our 55th Cable Car Bell Ringing Contest. Come see the best of Muni’s professional bell...
Highlights from the 52nd Cable Car Bell Ringing Contest, held July 9, 2015, in San Francisco's Union Square.
No experience is more uniquely San Francisco than a ride on a cable car. Cable cars have come to symbolize our great city (along with another world-renowned transportation icon. Hint: it's a...
Join us for the annual Cable Car Bell Ringing Contest, a long-standing tradition at Muni, this Thursday, July 13 at noon in Union Square. At this popular and lively competition, the best of the SFMTA...