At over 140 years old, Golden Gate Park has a long history that’s full of surprises. Here's a little slice of history that might especially be a treat for those who got to explore the park and the...
Contest Reminder: The submission deadline for the Muni Art Project is approaching fast! Help transform Muni buses into rolling art galleries by submitting your project proposals to SF Beautiful by 6 p...
"Hold hands" and "look both ways" are two of the basics we learn as kids to stay safe on the street. But as SF streets get busier, it's increasingly more important to help parents and teachers...
This is the first post in our “San Francisco Parking Tips” blog series explaining some of the lesser-known rules listed in the SFMTA’s new Streets of San Francisco Parking Guide (PDF). It’s part of...
Can you believe it’s June already? In the first half of 2016, Muni Forward has seen its biggest strides yet. Here are six Muni improvements accomplished within the last six months. 1) Muni’s Biggest...
If you’ve ever dreamed of driving a Muni bus, train, cable car or vintage streetcar, now’s your shot. We’re hiring Muni operators. Applications are being accepted now until June 24. Becoming a Transit...
City Hall roots for the Warriors! Photo taken April 20, 2016 Pedestrian Safety Advisory Committee: 6 p.m., Tuesday, June 14 City Hall, Room 400 Nearby Muni Routes: 5, 6, 7, 9, 21, 47, 49, F Market...
In cased you missed it, last week we were honored to join the San Francisco delegation, led by Mayor Lee, to Washington DC that presented the city's submission for the $50 million U.S. Department of...
Contest Reminder: Calling all artists! Remember, the deadline for the SF Beautiful Muni Art project is this Friday. If you desire a platform where your art work can be seen citywide then submit your...
How does an extra $12,000 in your pocket sound? That’s the annual savings from taking public transit instead of commuting by car in San Francisco, according to American Public Transportation...
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.”...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Yesterday evening, our city saw two separate vehicle crashes that tragically cost the lives of two women traveling by bike. In both cases, the drivers were speeding and attempted to flee the scene...
A 9 San Bruno bus on San Bruno Avenue at Sillman Street. Photo: MuniDave/Flickr. We’re moving Muni Forward on two street segments on the 9 San Bruno route. Construction starts early July on transit...
SFMTA Board of Directors: 1p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 1 City Hall, Room 400 Nearby Muni Routes: 5, 19, 21, 47, 49, F Market, Metro-Civic Center Station Our Board of Directors meetings are usually held on the...
We’re keeping the future in focus by building the Central Subway , including the future Chinatown Station, shown here. When we at the SFMTA think about the future, here’s what we envision: Safety on...
Last month we kicked off our Super Bowl 50 updates and today at the SFMTA Board of Directors meeting our planning staff started the rollout of San Francisco's Super Bowl transportation plan. The plan...
‘Tis the season for shopping districts to take a break from around-the-clock construction. It’s also time for a little more open space to relax and enjoy a Union Square-area holiday transformation...
Holiday revelers lined up to see the Holiday Train on December 3, 2006. Photo credit: Marcel Marchon/Flickr. Events: If you’re still enjoying Thanksgiving left overs and are in need of something to...
Today, we are celebrating a milestone in advocacy: the 23rd International Day of Persons with Disabilities, a day dedicated to promoting awareness and support for critical issues relating to the...
If you’ve been on streets like John F. Kennedy Drive in Golden Gate Park or 13th Street in SoMa, you’ve seen that a bike lane doesn’t always have to be on the side of driver’s door. In the right...
While waiting for a train in a Muni Metro station, you may have wondered: How did our five remaining streetcar lines get the letters J through N? Muni’s rail lines did start at the beginning of the...