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The last thing most people want to do in a heavy downpour is ride their bike. But some people do, and many, many more get back on their bike after the rain goes away, but with the roadways still wet...
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9 years ago
Freshly painted this week are new bike lanes and share-the-road markings on Judah Street between 5 th and 7 th avenues. “Why such a short stretch?” some might ask. The goal here is connectivity. A...
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9 years ago
If you’ve been to Polk Street, you know there are many special things about the corridor. The mix of businesses and residents, plentiful neighborhood services and popular nightlife all make Polk...
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9 years ago
Vision Zero is the simple idea that we should not accept the fact that people have to die every year just trying to get around town. After starting in Europe, this idea has grabbed the attention of...
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9 years ago
You’re not imagining things … crosswalks throughout San Francisco are getting a bold, new look. What was once just two white lines the width of a street is now being upgraded with bolder, white...
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9 years ago
Reflections on the recent traffic fatalities on Geary Boulevard and on Lincoln Way led this morning’s press conference to announce 33 new crosswalks on Geary and a speed limit reduction on Fulton...
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9 years ago
As some have already noticed (like San Francisco Public Work’s @MrCleanSF ), crews began construction to install a traffic signal in front of City Hall yesterday. @MrCleanSF was there to capture...
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9 years ago
As individuals take a moment on #GivingTuesday to support their favorite charities and non-profits, we wanted to celebrate the giving spirit that is alive and well at the SFMTA. Each year, the SFMTA...
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9 years ago
Are you a night owl? The SFMTA and city partners are seeking your two cents about late night transportation. Let’s face it; transportation in the Bay Area at 3 p.m. is not the same as traveling here...
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9 years ago
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...
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9 years ago
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...
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9 years ago
Attention 10 Townsend night owls: we’ve got news for you! This Saturday will bring about a round of Muni service changes aimed at improving service system wide. For all you 10 Townsend riders, this...
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9 years ago
Editor’s note: We are pleased to have one of our outreach team members, Kate McCarthy, join us for a quick introduction to the exciting Van Ness Bus Rapid Transit project. San Francisco’s first Bus...
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9 years ago
This Saturday, Muni customers will officially meet the newest addition to the Muni family—the 55 16 th Street. This new bus route, part of the Muni Forward project to improve transportation for...
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9 years ago
The Sunset Tunnel, which allows N Judah trains to get to and from the Sunset, sits underneath Buena Vista Park and stretches from Duboce Avenue to Carl Street. It’s more than 80 years old and needs...
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8 years ago
The latest Central Subway project update video is out! The focus this time is on the Yerba Buena/Moscone and the Union Square/Market Street stations. If you've been anywhere near Market and 4th...
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8 years ago
Thanks, San Francisco! After more than eight days of around-the-clock construction, track installation at 4th & King streets for the Central Subway was completed on time last weekend. This is a...
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8 years ago
For all of you Mission Street transit riders, we have good news to share. Mission Street is on track to get a big makeover, which means your commute is going to get a lot quicker, and much more...
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8 years ago
Get all the way across the city from SF State to the Embarcadero in a straight shot underground? Improve the capacity of four different Muni Metro lines with one project? It’s all possible through a...
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7 years ago
What a wonderful day to honor a true San Francisco Giant — Willie Mays — on his birthday. After a video message (posted below) from a special fan, President Barack Obama, and the dedication of the...
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7 years ago
Last week the hard working men and women of Muni's Cable Car Division debuted the newest restored member of the fleet: Cable Car 12. Its striking white ends and deep green sides made for gorgeous...
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7 years ago
BART plans to close its tracks between Glen Park and Daly City stations over seven weekends, from the end of July through October, to make vital repairs and install noise-reducing equipment. Balboa...
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7 years ago
A rendering of one of Muni's new trains at Civic Center Station, as seen in a video produced by Siemens, the train manufacturer. We want you to help draw the San Francisco subway map of the future...
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7 years ago
Getting on the N Judah in neighborhoods like Cole Valley just got a lot easier. This week, we added more Muni N trains to carry inbound crowds during morning rush hour starting near the University of...
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7 years ago
Earlier this week, we were treated to a tour of the Cable Car Carpentry Shop. Today, we're sharing some of our photographer's great shots and our videographer's take on this little-known corner of...