As of Jan. 1, 2024, bicyclists in California legally can cross a street on a pedestrian walk signal, instead of waiting for a traffic light. Several new state laws that took effect on Jan. 1, 2024...
Fannie Mae Barnes smiles at the crowd while being recognized at a cable car 150th anniversary event in August 2023. Fannie Mae Barnes made history in January 1998 when she became San Francisco’s first...
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...
Join us Saturday, Jan. 27 at a special event for our exhibit, " 120 years: SFMTA Photo Archive 1903-2023." Based at the Harvey Milk Photo Center, the exhibit showcases the last 120 years of San...
On an average weekday last year, 433,000 people rode Muni. They know something those who aren’t riding Muni don’t: it’s faster and more reliable than it’s been in years. We wanted to look back at the...
This week, the SFMTA Board of Directors discussed the agency’s upcoming two-year budget, which must be submitted to the Mayor’s Office before May 1. The budget will cover two fiscal years: FY 2024...
Friedel Klussman, an activist who fought to save San Francisco's cable cars. She's seen here in 1981. San Francisco nearly lost its cable cars in 1947, but thanks to the Citizens’ Committee to Save...
San Francisco Mayor London Breed swearing in Janet Tarlov as a new member of the SFMTA Board of Directors. The SFMTA is excited to welcome Janet Tarlov, a longtime small business owner, to its Board...
The 15 Bayview Hunters Point Express route will add new stops in Hunters Point and SoMa. Beginning Saturday, Jan. 20, the SFMTA will be adjusting Muni service on some routes to address crowding...
Upgrades will replace the current train control system in the subway and extend the modern system to street-level Metro operation for faster, more reliable service. Muni Metro, San Francisco’s light...
The Golden Gate Greenway taking shape in the Tenderloin. An expanded community green space on Golden Gate Avenue between Leavenworth and Jones streets will remain in place for another year. The SFMTA...
Celebrating our operators at an awards ceremony. This Valentine’s Day, we’re celebrating Muni love. We all know it when we feel it. An ordinary trip takes a turn. Something wonderful happens, and you...
On Feb. 14, Cable Car 53 was dedicated to Tony Bennett. Valentine’s Day was a fitting day, despite overcast skies and a chill in the air. After all, Bennett famously immortalized the city and its...
People biking on Valencia Street use the center-running bikeway installed as a pilot last August.Last August, we installed a pilot bikeway project on Valencia Street with a protected bike lane running...
Lydia So, a championed public servant, advocate for the AAPI community and an accomplished urban planner, designer and architect, has joined the SFMTA’s Board of Directors. She was appointed in June...
One of San Francisco's new paystations as the city moves away from its aging parking meters. How drivers pay for street parking in San Francisco continues to evolve. In March 2022, the San Francisco...
Outdoor festivals like Sunday Streets Phoenix Day celebrate the spirit of San Francisco. Such special events rely on the cooperation of many city departments. San Francisco is a city that loves its...
If you’ve traveled through the Sunset or Parkside neighborhoods recently, you may have seen a lot of construction activity on Taraval Street. Major construction projects are an inconvenience, and the...
28R 19th Avenue will run on weekdays between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. starting Monday, August 21. Back to School With SFUSD students returning to school August 16, many families who rely on Muni to get to...
Disability rights activist Bruce Oka leads the ribbon cutting ceremony for an accessibility ramp on the K Ingleside platform in 1989. Did you know one in ten San Franciscans has at least one kind of...
28R 19th Avenue will run on weekdays between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. starting Monday, August 21. Muni will make changes to service to address crowding starting August 19 as SFUSD students return to school...
San Francisco has officially wrapped up the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Meeting after an exciting week that put the city on the world stage. We’d like to take a moment to...
Cars, bicycles and delivery vehicles all share space along Valencia Street. Photo credit: Shayda Haghgoo, SFMTA. Valencia Street is home to one of the city's most eclectic and culturally diverse sets...
Heading to Chase Center during APEC? Muni is your ride. Here’s what you need to know. San Francisco is hosting the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) conference between November 11 and 17. This...
Muni can get you to all corners of San Francisco while the APEC conference keeps the city bustling. San Francisco is set to welcome global leaders for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)...