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Amtrak: A Better Way to Get Home for the Holidays

9 years 5 months ago

‘Tis the season to be traveling — and for many of those headed out of the Bay Area, that means a flight or a long road trip. But many may not have considered how Amtrak, one of our regional...

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SFMTA Public Meetings, Jan. 4 - 19

9 years 4 months ago

More bike share stations coming. The first SF workshop to decide locations is next Tuesday! SFMTA Board of Directors: 1p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 5 City Hall, Room 400 Nearby Muni Routes: 5, 19, 21, 47, 49...

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Transbay Yesterday

9 years 4 months ago

This week, we bring you two snapshots taken on this date 77 years ago. Today marked a very special event back in 1939 — the opening of the original Transbay Terminal. Opening of Bay Bridge Terminal...

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Transportation - WIRED for the Future

9 years 4 months ago

With San Francisco's limited 7X7-ish real estate and anticipated influx of 1.7 million new residents to the region by 2030, we need to improve the transportation options we have and explore new ones...

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This Weekend: Sunset Tunnel and Hot Chocolate

9 years 4 months ago

Construction Alerts and Reminders: **Editor's note: Sunset Tunnel construction has been cancelled for this weekend. For more information, please visit the project page.** In advance of Super Bowl 50...

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Super Bowl 50: Street Closures Coming to Downtown & SoMa

9 years 4 months ago

Super Bowl 50 is fast approaching and the Bay Area is gearing up to host the golden anniversary of the NFL's biggest event, but the associated traffic detours in downtown San Francisco will be here...

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5 Tips for Getting Around SF During Super Bowl 50

9 years 4 months ago

Whether you’re a Super Bowl 50 fan, a downtown commuter or resident, getting around in San Francisco may become more challenging later this month with the start of major event-related street closures...

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Winter Storms Mean Plan Ahead

9 years 4 months ago

More storms are coming ― specifically, later tonight and during tomorrow morning's commute. We thought this would be a good time to pause and review our storm preparations and how to get ahead of the...

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MLK Weekend: An Enduring Legacy

9 years 4 months ago

Holiday Service Schedule and Enforcement Reminder : This Monday, the Dr. King holiday, Muni will operate on a Saturday schedule. Also on Monday, seven-day street sweeping and parking meters (including...

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Super Bowl 50: Temporary Muni Changes in FiDi & SoMa

9 years 4 months ago

Note: The re-route description for the 38 Geary / 38R Geary Rapid route has been updated below. Commuters, residents and Super Bowl fans who use Muni’s surface routes in the Financial District and...

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The Ferry Building: At the Heart of the Action Then and Now

9 years 4 months ago

As an icon of San Francisco's dynamic waterfront, the Ferry Building has been at the center of the action in the City by the Bay since its construction in 1875. Now, the Ferry Building and surrounding...

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Super Bowl 50: More Details to Help You Get Around

9 years 4 months ago

As we’ve written in recent posts, traffic detours and Muni re-routes start this Saturday for the setup of Super Bowl City in front of the Ferry Building and the NFL Experience at Moscone Center. The...

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Super Bowl 50 By Taxi

9 years 4 months ago

If getting to the Super Bowl events by transit, walking, and bicycling doesn’t work for you, try an official San Francisco taxi. Taxis may help get you closer to the action, since they will be allowed...

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Super Bowl 50: Fan Options to SF Events

9 years 4 months ago

When it comes to getting to San Francisco’s Super Bowl 50 events — Super Bowl City Presented by Verizon across from the Ferry Building and the NFL Experience Driven by Hyundai at Moscone Center — fans...

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Kezar Stadium: San Francisco's Pro Football Roots

9 years 4 months ago

With all the hubbub and work going on around the upcoming "big game," we decided to take a look back to the comparably modest roots of pro football in San Francisco — Kezar Stadium. If you're in town...

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SF Named a New Vision Zero Focus City

9 years 4 months ago

There is safety in numbers. That’s true in more ways than one, which is why we're proud to share that San Francisco is one of the 10 cities across the nation today to be named as a member of the new...

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SFMTA Public Meetings, June 29 – July 10

9 years 11 months ago

Board of Directors meeting: 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 30th This week’s Board meeting has been cancelled. Board of Directors meeting: 1 p.m., Tuesday, July 7 City Hall, Room 400 Nearby Muni Routes: 5, 19...

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Independence Day Festivities: Fireworks and Jazz

9 years 10 months ago

News & Notes: By now you’ve probably heard, but as a reminder, effective today there has been an increase in fares, fees, and fines. Be sure to check the SFMTA’s webpage for specific details. Muni...

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A Red, White and Blue Muni

9 years 10 months ago

As we approach one of our country's biggest holidays, the Fourth of July, we'd like to share a photo from a past celebration that was extra special. In 1976, for the 200th anniversary of the signing...

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Train Expansion Funds Officially Expand

9 years 10 months ago

Thanks to the leadership of Governor Brown, the California State Transportation Agency and Mayor Lee, SFMTA will receive $41 million in new cap and trade funds to expand our light rail train fleet by...

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Historic Streetcars

Background The story of San Francisco’s historic streetcar service begins in 1962, when the voters of Alameda and Contra Costa counties and San Francisco approved the $792 million bond issue for BART...