Built under the direction of City Engineer M.M. O'Shaugnessy in 1912 to house the first public transit agency in the US, "Geary Carhouse" (as it was originally called) is a significant historic...
Twice a month we’ll share some of our favorite vistas and destinations in the city and the Muni routes and lines that will take you there. Melbourne streetcar, No. 496, makes an appearance on the...
As part of the Sunset Tunnel Trackway Improvement Project, the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) will resume weekend construction on the Sunset Tunnel. The work will start at 8 p.m...
For this week’s edition of Information Gladly Given, let’s talk trash. Eating, littering and tagging on Muni leaves behind a mess – for others to see and for others to clean up. Fortunately, there are...
Each Tuesday we bring you a tidbit of transit news or trivia, either from our own backyard or from around the globe. Today we are proud to welcome U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Anthony...
“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...
Yesterday San Francisco and the SFMTA were honored to host U.S. Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx. His announcement of more than $9 million in federal funding for new Muni buses will be...
Today's throwback takes us inside Muni's electric repair shop in 1936. The tradesmen in this shot are rebuilding streetcar motors on a specially built repair and test stand. The motor technology and...
Good news, 29 Sunset Muni riders! As reported in today’s Examiner, the SFMTA has made a small adjustment to the route that will make a big difference in the overall travel time of the buses. As of Oct...
Some streets could do with a diet, and Cesar Chavez Street used to be one of them. If you visit the corridor today, you’ll see that its belt has been tightened with a “road diet.” A road diet is a...
Our Meeting Round-up feature highlights different SFMTA public meetings that will be held within the coming two weeks. These meetings give you the chance to voice your concerns and provide us helpful...
“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...
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...
In case you missed it, Ch. 5's Joe Vazquez shared a story of heroism last night that featured one of our own Cable Car Gripmen, Jessie Beronilla. The scene was the frigid waters just north of...