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A few Muni service changes will take effect Feb. 14.
January 6, 2026 at 11:32 PM
A few Muni service changes will take effect Feb. 14.
Heads up!
The SFMTA put out this plan for tomorrow's morning service in the Muni subway due to the ongoing PG&E power outage.
The SFMTA put out this plan for tomorrow's morning service in the Muni subway due to the ongoing PG&E power outage.
December 22, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Heads up!
The SFMTA put out this plan for tomorrow's morning service in the Muni subway due to the ongoing PG&E power outage.
The SFMTA put out this plan for tomorrow's morning service in the Muni subway due to the ongoing PG&E power outage.
The SFMTA board just received an update from staff on their fare/parking revenue recommendations for the next two-year budget. At the last meeting, the board discussed the local tax measure.
One recommendation from staff is not to implement evening parking meter hours and on Sunday.
One recommendation from staff is not to implement evening parking meter hours and on Sunday.
December 16, 2025 at 10:27 PM
The SFMTA board just received an update from staff on their fare/parking revenue recommendations for the next two-year budget. At the last meeting, the board discussed the local tax measure.
One recommendation from staff is not to implement evening parking meter hours and on Sunday.
One recommendation from staff is not to implement evening parking meter hours and on Sunday.
The SFMTA has been working to "right-size" parking meter hours around loading zones.
October 7, 2025 at 10:20 PM
The SFMTA has been working to "right-size" parking meter hours around loading zones.
The SFMTA completed the West Portal horseshoe upgrades. But, a social media account on threads, named agentakit, films every weekend on some drivers not obeying the traffic laws that were implemented about a year ago.
October 7, 2025 at 10:10 PM
The SFMTA completed the West Portal horseshoe upgrades. But, a social media account on threads, named agentakit, films every weekend on some drivers not obeying the traffic laws that were implemented about a year ago.
Several non-revenue ideas. Renting out a private car.
October 7, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Several non-revenue ideas. Renting out a private car.
Just like other Bay Area transit agencies, Caltrain has to prepare scenarios in case a regional ballot measure falls through.
October 7, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Just like other Bay Area transit agencies, Caltrain has to prepare scenarios in case a regional ballot measure falls through.
It's just been over a year since Caltrain introduced electrified service.
October 7, 2025 at 9:22 PM
It's just been over a year since Caltrain introduced electrified service.
The board is on the mid-life overhaul of Muni buses. It's a second phase of the program. The buses on the right replaced the buses on the left.
Also, the bus on the left you can now see during Muni Heritage Weekend, which took place two weekends ago.
Also, the bus on the left you can now see during Muni Heritage Weekend, which took place two weekends ago.
October 7, 2025 at 9:02 PM
The board is on the mid-life overhaul of Muni buses. It's a second phase of the program. The buses on the right replaced the buses on the left.
Also, the bus on the left you can now see during Muni Heritage Weekend, which took place two weekends ago.
Also, the bus on the left you can now see during Muni Heritage Weekend, which took place two weekends ago.
Bay Area transit news: SB 63, a bill to authorize a regional funding measure to fund transit in the Bay Area, passed the state legislature and is headed to Gov. Newsom's desk for his signature. Newsom has until Oct. 12 to either sign or veto the bill.
Statements from SFMTA and BART below.
Statements from SFMTA and BART below.
September 13, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Bay Area transit news: SB 63, a bill to authorize a regional funding measure to fund transit in the Bay Area, passed the state legislature and is headed to Gov. Newsom's desk for his signature. Newsom has until Oct. 12 to either sign or veto the bill.
Statements from SFMTA and BART below.
Statements from SFMTA and BART below.
Muni is on life support.
September 8, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Muni is on life support.
Video from the outside. This part was smooth.
September 4, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Video from the outside. This part was smooth.
I took the janky Las Vegas monorail yesterday and it felt like at some turns, it was going to fall apart. It needs some tender, loving care inside too!
September 4, 2025 at 9:07 PM
I took the janky Las Vegas monorail yesterday and it felt like at some turns, it was going to fall apart. It needs some tender, loving care inside too!
Do you like the new Transit app interface?
August 31, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Do you like the new Transit app interface?
Starting today, the ride-hailing apps were allowed to pick-up and drop-off passengers at specific locations on Market Street and can only operate during certain hours.
Lurie has touted the plan as a way to drum up business for the corridor
Photos from the protest.
Lurie has touted the plan as a way to drum up business for the corridor
Photos from the protest.
August 27, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Starting today, the ride-hailing apps were allowed to pick-up and drop-off passengers at specific locations on Market Street and can only operate during certain hours.
Lurie has touted the plan as a way to drum up business for the corridor
Photos from the protest.
Lurie has touted the plan as a way to drum up business for the corridor
Photos from the protest.
Earlier this evening at Market and Montgomery streets, transit, pedestrian and bike advocates denounced Mayor Daniel Lurie's decision to allow Waymo, Uber Black and Lyft Black to drive on parts of Market Street that had been "car-free" since 2020.
August 27, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Earlier this evening at Market and Montgomery streets, transit, pedestrian and bike advocates denounced Mayor Daniel Lurie's decision to allow Waymo, Uber Black and Lyft Black to drive on parts of Market Street that had been "car-free" since 2020.
The SFMTA wants your feedback on the Muni service cuts that took place in June.
Link: survey.alchemer.com/s3/8416318/P...
Link: survey.alchemer.com/s3/8416318/P...
August 22, 2025 at 2:09 AM
The SFMTA wants your feedback on the Muni service cuts that took place in June.
Link: survey.alchemer.com/s3/8416318/P...
Link: survey.alchemer.com/s3/8416318/P...
Finally saw one of these ads on my Muni bus today.
August 21, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Finally saw one of these ads on my Muni bus today.
Yes, Waymos and a limited number of black vehicles from Uber and Lyft will be able to drive down parts of Market Street to pick up and drop off passengers at the following locations starting next Tuesday. Each company is subject to limited operating hours, per the Mayor's Office.
August 21, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Yes, Waymos and a limited number of black vehicles from Uber and Lyft will be able to drive down parts of Market Street to pick up and drop off passengers at the following locations starting next Tuesday. Each company is subject to limited operating hours, per the Mayor's Office.
Car No. 1 making an appearance this afternoon.
August 21, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Car No. 1 making an appearance this afternoon.
New at West Portal station.
August 15, 2025 at 6:04 PM
New at West Portal station.
West Portal station.
August 8, 2025 at 8:21 PM
West Portal station.
Muni service planning manager Jessica Garcia said there will be some cost-neutral service changes that will begin Aug. 30. These are smaller changes compared to the ones made in June.
August 5, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Muni service planning manager Jessica Garcia said there will be some cost-neutral service changes that will begin Aug. 30. These are smaller changes compared to the ones made in June.