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A New Playground for Dogpatch
If you’re looking for a fun family outing this weekend and little ones are in the group, check out the new Woods Mini-Park playground in the Dogpatch neighborhood. With funding raised by the Dogpatch...
Photo Archives to Fuel Throwback Thursday Feature
With an extensive archive that stretches back to the 19th century, we’d be fools not to sit back each Thursday and cruise on the vast fabulousness of the historic images at our fingertips. So, each...
Sabrina Suzuki
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New Leader for SFMTA Traffic Engineering & Planning Division Selected
This morning the SFMTA is excited to announce that there is a new Sustainable Streets Director, Tom Maguire from New York, NY. This position oversees a huge amount of the agency's work and covers...
The Streets of San Francisco Explained
Say “SFMTA” and most people think of Muni. This is understandable; Muni is a big part of the SFMTA, San Francisco and the city’s history. But there’s much more to the SFMTA as the city’s...
City Surveys Night Owls on Late Night Transportation
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...
SF’s Taxis Can Help You Go Green
Our occasional “Going Green” feature will focus on the sustainability efforts at the SFMTA. We’ll share fun facts and figures about one of the most sustainable transportation systems, including Muni...
Sunset Tunnel Weekend Construction Resumes on April 15-18
N Judah bus substitution route The Sunset Tunnel Trackway Improvement Project will resume the weekend construction from 8 p.m. Friday, April 15 until 3:30 a.m. Monday, April 18. Bus shuttles will...
Get Active, Take Transit
On Tuesdays we’ll bring you a tidbit of transit news or trivia, either from our own backyard or from around the globe. Thanks for joining us. Are you an “active commuter”? An interesting study from...
Throwback to the Retro 1960s
Muni's history is long and varied, filled with great moments like this publicity shot from 196 9. Muni General Manager John (Jack) M. Woods (in the driver's seat) enlisted a handful of helpers to...
Jeremy Menzies
Jeremy is the SFMTA's Staff Photographer and oversees the functions of the Photo Department and Photo Archive. His work is primarily focused on providing photographic services for the Agency, from...
Sweet & Sunny Fun in Store for SF this Weekend
“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...
The Nation Commemorates 9/11
Today the country stands together to remember those, especially first responders, whose sacrifice on September 11, 2001 still resonates with us today. The Department of Transportation on their Fast...
A Jazzed-Up Franklin Street
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. SFJAZZ Center at Franklin and Fell streets, July 8,2014 A...
SFMTA Public Meetings, Sept. 15 – 26
One of the main reasons Moving SF exists is to make it easier to learn about transportation in our town. This post will do just that by introducing our Meeting Round-up column. This bi-weekly feature...
Starting the Necessary Conversations
Observant riders on Muni may have noticed a sign on the buses and trains with this message: “Information gladly given, but safety requires avoiding unnecessary conversation.” It's a favorite of Muni...
The Guardian’s China Correspondent Profiles the Beijing Subway
Each Tuesday we bring you a tidbit of transit news or trivia, either from our own backyard or from around the globe. Today’s Internet find comes from Beijing by way of London. It’s a fascinating...
Sunset Tunnel Weekend Construction Resumes on March 25-28
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...
Two Weekend Walks for Two Worthy Causes
“On Tap” gives you a heads up about the big events in town and which Muni routes and lines will get you to the party. This feature will usually be posted on Wednesdays for a look ahead to the weekend...
Bike Boxes in Intersections
Since 2006, bicycle ridership has grown by 100 percent in San Francisco. Safety is critical as more people hop on two wheels to get where they need to go. You might have seen these green boxes at a...
Happy 120th to the 14 Mission Line!
That's right, the 14 Mission has been in operation for 120 years. "Born" on September 15, 1894, the 14 Line has expanded and undergone some major rebuilds over the years since streetcars first started...
Check It Out: The Muni Light Rail Fleet of the Future
It’s official: the Muni light rail fleet of the future is on its way. Today, Mayor Lee awarded Siemens a contract to manufacture 175 new light rail vehicles for Muni, with the option to order an...
New Accessible Muni Platform Coming Soon at Balboa Park
In the occasional Construction Junction feature, we’ll fill you in on the construction going on around the city to improve our local transportation network. We’re building a new accessible boarding...
DC’s Metro Has A New Line
Each Tuesday we bring you a tidbit of transit news or trivia, either from our own backyard or from around the globe. We got so wrapped up with the exciting progress of our own Central Subway this...