Each year we celebrate Muni's history with Muni Heritage Weekend, a real-life throwback where we roll out our full roster of operational historic buses and streetcars. It's the highlight of the year...
The end of summer often brings a quieter vibe to the city, as folks take last-minute vacations and or head out to Burning Man. This is a great opportunity for those still in town to enjoy special...
With BART shutting down service between San Francisco and the East Bay over Labor Day weekend and several other large event and construction shutdowns planned, we think it’s a perfect time to dust off...
The last weekend of August will be a quiet affair while we eagerly await Labor Day weekend--and two major projects to improve San Francisco's public transit system. Looking for something to do? Check...
This week, SFMTA crews started work to create a better, safer bikeway on 13th Street from Bryant to Folsom. The work is done in support of Vision Zero, the city’s goal to eliminate all traffic deaths...
We’re at it again. For the second time this year, get ready for more Muni service, better Muni routes, new buses and expanded service hours. All this and more is hitting the streets of San Francisco...
Mopeds like these are completely electric and take up little space, helping reduce emissions and parking strain. Photo credit: Marcin Wichary/Flickr . San Francisco’s a compact place. Just seven miles...
Have you ever found yourself on Muni or at a stop overhearing a juicy conversation? Or sitting on a vehicle across from a person with a blue and yellow macaw resting on their shoulder? How about...
While most three day weekends are a time for rest and relaxation, this Labor Day weekend will be a true test of patience and stamina as the city will see a hectic influx of traffic congestion. Due to...
New train tracks will take the T Third Line straight up 4th Street when the Central Subway opens. This weekend we start the work to build the tracks at 4th and King, shown here. We’re working through...
Big trucks, buses and other large vehicles play an important role in San Francisco’s economy, delivering goods, moving people and providing necessary services citywide. But these vehicles create extra...
This month marks the 20th anniversary of the opening of service on the F Line, one of Muni's most popular lines among visitors and locals alike. On September 1, 1995, Muni launched historic streetcar...
Here at the SFMTA Photo Dept. & Archive we’ve been hard at work! After more than four years of intensive scanning, we're pausing to take a breath and take stock of what we've achieved. With the help...
If you had the long weekend off, you might have unplugged and missed an interesting piece in The Examiner about Supervisor Scott Wiener's idea to expand subway infrastructure in SF. The Supervisor's...
The time has come for Muni Heritage Weekend, and this year we have two special treats straight from the SFMTA Photo Archive! Join us this Saturday and Sunday, September 26 - 27, 2015, to celebrate the...
While last weekend was a time to get away or stay away, this weekend will most definitely be a time to be out and about in the city. On Friday, the S.F. Opera Ball at the War Memorial Opera House will...
Twice a month we share some of our favorite destinations in the city and the Muni rroutes and lines that will take you there. An overhead view of the Fort Mason Center campus which serves as home to...
Just two weeks ago we announced the launch of another round of Muni service improvements aimed at reducing crowding and providing new connections across the city. Unlike the improvements we launched...
Revisiting the past, improving the present, and looking to the future, the last weekend of September (the 26 and 27) will give you the opportunity to experience the city’s transportation past while...
Want a chance to harness the power of the sun to power your next drive? We’ve got you covered. Through the end of September, drivers of electric cars can charge emissions-free vehicles using sunshine...
If you've been in the downtown/SoMa area in the last few days, you may have noticed that the first of the big fall conventions is well underway. Almost a decade ago the city began hosting conventions...
With weather temperatures headed back up, the last weekend of summer should be picture perfect. Beginning on Friday, the S.F. Giants close out this home stand with three games against the Arizona...
Next Saturday is the big day— we’re increasing service, putting new and bigger buses into service, and redesigning several Muni routes to make new connections across the city. If you missed last week...
Workers install brackets for radio cable upgrades. Photo taken Sept. 18, 2015. More than a month ago, the Muni subway began to close early each night with bus shuttles starting at 9:30 p.m. Each night...
For the fourth annual Muni Heritage Weekend taking place Sept. 26-27, the SFMTA is kicking off a photo contest to capture Muni’s history in motion through the eyes of photography-minded riders. Here’s...