Monday, April 18, marks the 110-year anniversary of one of the nation's worst natural disasters - the 1906 earthquake and fire that destroyed most of San Francisco, leaving thousands without water...
Construction Alert: Sunset Tunnel construction continues this Friday beginning at 8 p.m. and will run until 3:30 a.m. Monday. Beginning around 7 p.m. on Friday night, bus shuttles will provide service...
Perhaps you’ve noticed the growing platoon of commuters biking down Market Street. The streams of people riding on popular biking corridors like the Embarcadero and Fell, Oak and Valencia streets look...
Twin Peaks, that miniature mountain range that offers naturally gorgeous views in the middle of San Francisco, is a must-see spot for locals and tourists alike. But the transportation options on the...
Get all the way across the city from SF State to the Embarcadero in a straight shot underground? Improve the capacity of four different Muni Metro lines with one project? It’s all possible through a...
We announced our plans last week to launch our biggest set of service improvements yet to boost frequency, reduce crowding, and connect people to more destinations. There’s a lot of information to...
People drive more if more parking is provided. As intuitive as that may sound, until recently there wasn’t definitive research showing the link between available parking and driving. And through most...
Board of Directors Meeting: 1 p.m., Tuesday, April 19 City Hall, Room 400 Nearby Muni Routes: 5, 19, 21, 47, 49, F Market, Metro-Civic Center Station Tomorrow’s Board of Directors meeting will include...
Before the 1906 Earthquake, San Francisco was known as a bawdy and bohemian town with only about 400,000 residents (smaller than Fresno today). The city managed to be a major hub of the wild American...
For this "Throwback Thursday," we'll share a view of life in San Francisco from today’s date, April 28, in 1931. This photo shows a bustle of activity in the roadway during streetcar track...
Service Improvements: This Saturday, Muni's latest round of service improvements will go into effect. For details on which routes will be affected, please see the Muni Forward page. Subway Service...
The days of fastening your bike to a pole and hoping for the best are fading fast. Better bike parking solutions are increasing. The SFMTA recently installed 48 new stainless-steel bike lockers across...
What have you done for Mother Earth lately? It’s a question posed to us all on Earth Day, an international day of reflection and activism to address the environmental health of our planet. As the...
Starting at midnight this Sunday, April 24, we’ll launch two new Owl routes to provide 24-hour service within the Mission, Potrero, Bayview and Hunters Point neighborhoods. As part of our latest Muni...
Residential parking is an issue in any crowded city, and San Francisco is no different. But while San Francisco’s Residential Parking Permit program hasn't changed much since it began in 1976, the...
Subway Service Alert: The Muni Metro subway will open on its regular schedule this weekend: Saturday at 6 a.m. and Sunday at 8 a.m. We do not anticipate any further late weekend subway openings due to...
When issues or delays arise, commuting in San Francisco can be challenging, but we’re here to help. There are a variety of ways to get in touch with the SFMTA to get real-time updates and get answers...
Data-driven policing. Advancements in video technology. An improved interdepartmental communications network. A more concerted approach to “connecting the crime dots.” Those are some of the key...
Board of Directors Meeting: Tuesday May 3, 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 meeting...
In some circles graffiti is considered art; for those at tomorrow's Graffiti Huddle it is not. Over the last several years, the city has brought victims of graffiti vandalism, neighborhood action...
Production Shoot: Tomorrow through Sunday, a production film shoot will take place on Castro Street between 17th and 18th streets, during filming service on the 24 Divisadero, 33 Ashbury/18th Street...
We’re calling all Bay Area artists to once again create awe-inspiring art for over 700,000 daily Muni riders. The SFMTA, in partnership with San Francisco Beautiful, is excited to announce the second...
What a wonderful day to honor a true San Francisco Giant — Willie Mays — on his birthday. After a video message (posted below) from a special fan, President Barack Obama, and the dedication of the car...
As Muni Metro riders may have noticed, last week we launched double stopping to let people exit trains faster at three of our busiest downtown subway stations. That’s good news for those who commute...
The Chronicle's Carolyn Said reported this week about the intergovernmental and public-private partnership that will create a West Coast tech incubator in San Francisco's Civic Center. The General...