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

9 years 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 10 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...

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One Last Ring!

9 years 10 months ago

As the SFMTA and cable car enthusiasts gear up for what will undoubtedly be an entertaining afternoon this Thursday in Union Square, the atmosphere will be a little bittersweet. That’s because this...

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Ring That Bell

9 years 10 months ago

At high noon today in Union Square, Muni cable car grips and conductors will have a showdown at the 52nd Cable Car Bell Ringing Contest, duking it out to see who will be the next world champ. A...

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Subway Dancers Inspire!

9 years 10 months ago

This week we are in performance mode as we make the final preparations for the 52nd Cable Car Bell Ringing Contest. This Thursday at noon, our professional Cable Car operators will compete for the...

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52nd Cable Car Bell Ringing Contest Winners

9 years 10 months ago

What a great afternoon at Union Square! The Cable Car Bell Ringing Contest, ably captained by comedienne Debi Durst, was full of captivating performances from both our community and our professional...

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Vote for Art!

9 years 10 months ago

This is a great week for personal expression and Muni. While those two things don’t always go well together, at yesterday’s 52nd Cable Car Bell Ringing Contest, six Cable Car Grips and Conductors and...

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SFMTA Public Meetings, July 13 - 27

9 years 10 months ago

Lombard Street Open House, 6 – 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 15 Episcopal Church of St Mary the Virgin 2325 Union Street x. Steiner Street Nearby Muni Routes: 28, 43, 41, 45 Our Muni Forward team, in...

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Transportation Matters for Seniors

9 years 10 months ago

This month is the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. It's also the 80th anniversary of Social Security and the 50th anniversary of Medicare. All of these came together Monday as...

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Double the Fun: F Line Adds a Second Boat Tram

9 years 10 months ago

There’s no need to do a double-take the next time you spot a green and cream “boat” cruising down the F Line—as of July 15 there are now two ship-shape “boat tram” streetcars sailing on the streets of...

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Walking For A Cause this Weekend

9 years 10 months ago

While this weekend may not have a whole lot happening, just know that the next few weeks will bring a number of events and activities that will surely fill your weekend itinerary. If you are...

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Muni’s Electric Trolley Buses

Electric trolley buses are rubber-tired vehicles with motors powered by electricity from overhead wires. “Trolley” refers to the trolley poles on the roof of the bus that are used to transmit the...