Making Trips Along Fulton Safer and More Reliable for Everyone

How the project benefits Muni riders 

This project is the final phase of a larger, long-term effort under the Muni Forward program. The goal: make major improvements to Muni's 5 Fulton and 5R Fulton Rapid. We’re looking forward to building on our earlier efforts that have already led to 12% travel time savings for our riders. 

We’re excited for this new chapter of improvements to bring a safer and more reliable experience for everyone who relies on the 5 and 5R.  

The newest features from the project include: 
 

• Bus Bulbs: safer, more accessible spaces that make pick-ups and drop-offs more efficient  

• Bus Pads: prevent damage to bus stops, keeping the area safe and in good condition 

• Traffic signals on mast arms: easier to see for people driving 

“This project is a final piece of over a decade of investments on Fulton Street,” said Julie Kirschbaum, SFMTA director of transportation. “We’re committed to improving pedestrian and transit safety in the Richmond District and are proud of all the progress we've made. I want to thank Supervisor Chan and everyone who's supported our work to bring safer, better travel throughout this vibrant district." 

We’re bringing these benefits to riders and residents through a combination of funding sources. The project was funded through a Caltrans Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) allocation and Proposition K sales tax funds from the San Francisco County Transportation Authority (SFCTA).  

The project received additional funding with the help of former CA Assemblymember Phil Ting who secured $1.6 million from the state budget to be used on improvements along Fulton Street.  

“This is a great example, to show that when we bring people together, with community input and unifying leadership, we can deliver a project on time and on budget that prioritizes public transit and pedestrian safety,” said Supervisor Connie Chan. “I want to also thank Former Assemblymember Phil Ting for his partnership and support in making this a reality.”  

District 1 Supervisor Connie Chan, SFMTA Director of Transportation Julie Kirschbaum, former California Assemblymember Phil Ting and community members cut a ribbon over the new bus bulb at Fulton Street and 8th Avenue. 

Fulton Street is one of San Francisco’s major corridors. Community members have long been concerned that speeding and unsafe driving are a problem on this street. We’ve worked hard to address these concerns on this busy east-west corridor. In recent years, we’ve made a number of other street safety improvements in the neighborhood in addition to the Fulton Street Safety and Transit Project.  

 They include:  
 

• Speed safety cameras: located between 2nd and Arguello and between 42nd Ave and 43rd Ave 

• Lower speed limits: from 30 mph down to 25 mph between Arguello and La Playa 

• Improved traffic and pedestrian signals 

• Radar speed signs: remind drivers to stay within the posted speed limit 

• Daylighting at 34 locations: makes crosswalks safer with better pedestrian visibility 

• Painted safety zones: provides separation between pedestrians and turning vehicles 

• Pedestrian bulbs at intersection corners: improves visibility, slows vehicle turning and shortens crossing distances 

• Rapid Flashing Pedestrian Beacon at Fulton and Clayton Streets 

The 5 and 5R help local communities get from the beach to downtown and many neighborhoods in between. 

A better experience for everyone who relies on Fulton Street 

Fulton Street is a residential street but also a busy thoroughfare that connects people from the outer Richmond to downtown San Francisco and many important destinations in between. With so much activity, we want everyone who relies on Fulton Street to be able to get around safely and easily. 

We thank District 1 Supervisor Connie Chan and the Richmond District community for supporting our work to improve travel throughout the neighborhood. We’ll continue to listen to the community about their experience getting around on Fulton Street.  

We’re looking forward to evaluating the improvements to the 5 and 5R and want to hear from our riders about them too. 

Have feedback about the new features on the route? Let us know by emailing TellMuni@SFMTA.com.