Last week, the SFMTA Board of Directors authorized a pilot to procure and operate battery-electric buses. Now the agency can move forward to purchase three 40-ft buses from three different battery...
Before the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) invests in bike lanes, upgrades its transit fleet or makes accessibility improvements, each project goes through a comprehensive...
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...
While last weekend looked like construction central with an array of projects taking place throughout the city, this weekend will be much less hectic as the last pre-holiday weekend looks to be a...
From everyone in the SFMTA family, we'd like to wish you and yours a happy and safe holiday season. Holiday Parking and Street Sweeping Enforcement Schedule Reminder:Parking Enforcement will not be...
New Year's Eve Free Muni and Extra Service Reminder:For the 18th consecutive year, the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) will offer free rides on New Year’s Eve from 8 p.m. on...
Davies Symphony Hall on November 30, 2013. Photo credit: GPS/Flickr. Caltrain’s Holiday Train Saturday and Sunday, 4 p.m. Fourth and King Station The 15th annual Holiday Train will be chugging along...
Muni Subway Shutdowns for New Train Testing Muni Metro subway closures for tests on new Muni trains start this Saturday, July 22 until Sunday, Aug. 20, except for Aug. 11 - 13. Subway service will...
In addition to a James Taylor concert and the Treasure Island Flea Market this beautiful weekend, the Up Your Alley Fair takes place on Sunday in SoMa (the 12 Folsom/Pacific will be rerouted). And don...
After an exciting holiday weekend, the city still has plenty to offer. Ready or not, here are some of the upcoming events for this weekend, including the King of the Streets Lowrider Cruise, Across...
For this week’s edition of “Information Gladly Given,” we bring you some exciting news out of the Central Subway Project. The tunnel contract is near completion! Big Alma and Mom Chung, the two tunnel...
“On Tap” gives you a heads up about the big events in town and what Muni routes and lines will get you to the party. Look for this feature to be posted usually on Wednesdays for a look ahead to the...
Grab a ride on one of San Francisco's historic cable cars to the Taiwanese-American Cultural Festival at Union Square this Saturday. Photo: Prayitno/Flickr Taiwanese-American Cultural Festival...
A special vintage coach decorated for the occasion during the 2015 Chinese New Year Parade. Photo: SFMTA Archive Chinese New Year Parade and Festival Saturday, 10 AM to 10:30 pmChinatown Chinese New...
We saw a boost in people riding and sending in praise – commendations – for our operators on Transit Employee Appreciation Day. Thank you for your support. March 18 this year was a banner day here at...
Need to charge your EV? You can now drop by two curbside charging stations in Duboce Triangle. Photo credit: it’s electric. Residents without off-street parking will find it a little easier to charge...
Today is Transit Employee Appreciation Day! Take a minute to thank an operator. March 18 is Transit Employee Appreciation Day. It’s a way for us to show our appreciation for the dedicated hard work of...
Effective July 1, 2025, the one-way SF Paratransit fare for all van services provided by SF Paratransit, including SF Access, Group Van, Shop-a-Round, Van Gogh, and the voluntary fare for Department...
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) aims to improve the share of sustainable transportation trips within the city. The SFMTA continues to contribute resources to initiatives that...
Located in the South of Market neighborhood (SoMa), between 11 th Street and 4 th Street, Howard Street is a two to three -lane westbound arterial originally built to support manufacturing and...
Parking Control Supervisors Natalie Laval and Jonathan Yu. Sometimes colors are personal. The color pink is very personal at this time of year for Parking Control Supervisor Natalie Laval. October is...
Hitachi Rail – a global industry leader in train control technology – will design and supply Muni Metro’s new train control system, replacing 30-year-old tech in the subway and expanding it citywide...
Bus stop changes coming to Geary Boulevard on October 14 As part of the Geary Boulevard Improvement Project, bus stop changes are happening beginning Saturday, October 14 to improve transit travel...