Jeffrey Tumlin

Muni fares, parking fines set to climb as SFMTA tries to close budget gap

Discounts for paying fares with Clipper will shrink, with parking fines set to increase by 8 percent.

1 week ago

Facing uncertain future, Bay Area agencies, advocates kick off Transit Month

Staggering budget deficits and challenges with public safety loom over Transit Month events.

8 months ago

Frustrated, angry and endangered, pedestrians rally for safety after four-year-old’s death

Reporting from FOURTH AND KING Stuffed animals, strollers and cards of condolence were lined up at the intersection of Fourth…

8 months ago

Muni receives $30 million boost for charging new battery-powered buses

The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency is receiving a federal grant that will aid the transit agency in preparing two…

10 months ago

Iconic cable cars celebrate 150 years of hill climbing, bell ringing

Starting July 1, riders can purchase a $5 all-day pass for unlimited cable car rides in San Francisco.

11 months ago

Peskin: Slow down Sunday parking meter plan to protect small businesses

Paid street parking on weeknights and Sundays could stall San Francisco's economic recovery, says the Board of Supervisors president.

12 months ago

Onboard cameras, social media help identify suspects in crimes on Muni

Arrests have been made in a recent flurry of alleged hate and violent crimes on Muni vehicles.

1 year ago

Twin Peaks tunnel shutdown to affect weekend Muni Metro service

After 105 years in service, the tunnel connecting West Portal station with downtown is in need of major work.

1 year ago

San Francisco launches effort toward real-time API for curb, parking data

A $2 million federal grant will fund a complete inventory of curbside parking and loading spaces.

1 year ago

Fresh fees, fares and fines eyed to fill $130 million SFMTA budget gap

Night and Sunday parking meters could help make up the deficit and avoid severe cuts to Muni.

1 year ago

First passengers crowd onto Central Subway trains in major Muni milestone

Testing on weekends until Jan. 1, the Central Subway will soon directly link Chinatown with southern San Francisco neighborhoods.

1 year ago

After decades of planning, construction, and delays, Central Subway to ‘soft open’ Nov. 19

The soft opening will debut with free weekend-only shuttle service serving just the new stations.

2 years ago

Station fire delays Central Subway completion

The impact of last month’s Yerba Buena/Moscone station fire is yet another delay for the Central Subway completion.

2 years ago

Restoring Muni service: Long road nears end as riders, advocates cheer route returns

Despite jabs between the SFMTA and some frustrated supervisors, Saturday was all celebration as riders welcomed back vital routes.

2 years ago

Agency plans summer Muni restorations, if Covid surge stays in check

The SFMTA plans to restore more Muni service routes in July, but plans could be delayed if the Covid surge…

2 years ago

Express Muni buses make long-awaited return to service

Muni passengers and city leaders ventured to Visitacion Valley Monday to welcome back the 8AX-Bayshore and 8BX-Bayshore express.

2 years ago

420 returns to Golden Gate Park with sales of cannabis for the first time

Smoke will once again be billowing through the air in Golden Golden Gate Park Wednesday as city officials Monday announced…

2 years ago

Bay Area transit funding spotlighted in Padilla visit to San Francisco

Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) visited San Francisco to highlight funding Bay Area transit agencies received from the Biden Administration.

2 years ago

Fifth Street Nursery will turn littered ground to fertile space for 1,000 trees

A parcel of land in San Francisco commonly littered with trash will soon be transformed into fertile ground for 1,000…

2 years ago

Muni Metro to shut subway early for track work starting Thursday night

The SFMTA will close Muni Metro service early each night starting Thursday through April 24 for maintenance and other work.

2 years ago

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