Muni’s Kirkland bus division has a storied history with the Fisherman’s Wharf district. Located near Pier 39, Kirkland is one of San Francisco’s smallest and oldest bus yards — but also one of the...
A growing number of Muni riders board with their proof of payment in pocket. Thanks for paying your fare and for riding Muni. If it ever seems that only a few Muni riders pay their fare, it may be...
In 1949, the 5 Fulton took you out to the fun part of town: Playland-at-the-Beach. Playland was an exhilarating (and often foggy) seaside assemblage of good times, with bumper cars, an infamous fun...
To people who feel underprivileged and out of sync: rising to the top can happen to those who persevere and compete. - Curtis E. Green Those were the encouraging words of Curtis Green in 1982, when he...
A southbound 18 46th Avenue bus on the Great Highway in February 2015. Event: KP SF Half Marathon & 5K Sunday, 8 a.m. Golden Gate Park While many people will be spending their Sunday morning getting...
Flag Stops In residential areas and other low traffic locations, many stops are “Flag stops” where Muni will stop in the street rather than pull to the curb. At these stops you will need to leave the...
In light of findings on raised bike lanes on Market Street (shown here before it was raised), Polk Street's northbound bike lane will now look similar to this. With construction on Polk Street’s two...
Mansell Street in McLaren Park, before (top) and after (bottom). Top photo: SF Rec and Park. Bottom photo: SF Public Works/Twitter. Half of Mansell Street in McLaren Park is now a beautiful path for...
Board of Directors (Special) Meeting: 9 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 7 War Memorial Building – Green Room 401 Van Ness Avenue Nearby Muni Routes: 5, 19, 21, 47, 49, F Market, Metro-Civic Center Station The...
A Chinese lantern inside a motorized cable car during the 2016 Chinese New Year Parade. Events: Chinese New Year Parade Saturday, 5:15 p.m. Union Square and Chinatown Chinese New Year (also known as...
Automated speed enforcement is a proven way to reduce traffic injuries caused by speeding. Police can’t be everywhere at once to enforce against dangerous speeding. That's why the SFMTA joined...
The SFMTA Chinese New Year Parade contingent stepped off Saturday evening with firecrackers, pounding drums and the ring of a cable car bell. Aboard an authentic cable car, operated on a bus chassis...
Within our vast historic photo archive are a handful of panoramic gems – sets of images that were composed so to be placed side-by-side and form a wide view. Thanks to modern digital imaging...
Chairman Brinkman pedals in front of City Hall during Bike to Work Day last spring. Photo taken May 12, 2016. As the new chairman of the SFMTA Board of Directors, Cheryl Brinkman is happy to use the...
President’s Day Holiday Muni Service and Parking Enforcement This Monday, in observance of President’s Day, Muni will operate on a Saturday schedule. Parking meters and restrictions for seven-day...
Near-term improvements proposed for Folsom and Howard streets include elements similar to those in this parking-protected bike lane and transit boarding island on 7th Street. Safety, loading and...
Join us for the annual Cable Car Bell Ringing Contest, a long-standing tradition at Muni, this Thursday, July 13 at noon in Union Square. At this popular and lively competition, the best of the SFMTA...
After last week's action-packed start to the summer, this quieter weekend provides a chance to catch your breath with this month's Sunday Streets taking place in the heart of the Mission. Read more...
During a two-month trial, two Muni buses will carry these bigger bike racks that can hold a third bicycle. Combining bikes and Muni is a popular, efficient way to get around – especially if you're...
Update: On Tuesday July 18, the On-Street Shared Vehicle Parking Permit Program was approved by the SFMTA Board of Directors. Curbside parking spaces dedicated to shared vehicles have been around for...
Singh Balraj Rai, Byron Cobb and Leonard Oats show off their trophies at the 54th Cable Car Bell Ringing Contest. This year, Byron Cobb took home top place in San Francisco's Cable Car Bell Ringing...
A late night arrival of a new Muni LRV is attended with excitement. Earlier this year, Muni's new light-rail vehicles (LRVs) started arriving and undergoing testing on city streets to go into revenue...
SFMTA Board of Directors Meeting Tuesday, July 18, 1 p.m. City Hall, Room 400 Nearby Muni Routes: 5, 19, 21, 47, 49, F Market, Metro- Civic Center Station The agenda for Tuesday's board of directors...
A screenshot of the SFMTA's Twitter account webpage as seen today. Believe it or not, the SFMTA’s Twitter account, "@sfmta_muni," is staffed by real people. That's right: for 96 regular hours and...
Muni Subway Shutdowns for New Train Testing Muni Metro subway closures for tests on new Muni trains start this Saturday, July 22 until Sunday, Aug. 20, except for Aug. 11 - 13. Subway service will...