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Return of 3-Jackson, other Muni lines paused as general fund support lags
47-Van Ness, 10-Townsend, 28R-19th Avenue and others remain suspended as funding fails to materialize.Read More
SFMTA eyes October for long-delayed Central Subway debut
San Francisco transit officials offered a glimpse at what Central Subway service could look like when the nearly $1.6 billion upgrade debuts in the fall.Read More
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 impacts operator availability.Read More
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.Read More
Muni delays post-pandemic service restoration as staffing shortages continue
San Francisco Muni routes expected to return next month in March will now take longer to return.Read More
Non-emergency calls to 911 clog system amid staffing shortfall
San Francisco officials are reminding people to only dial 911 for life-threatening emergencies as the omicron variant continues to affect staffing for ambulances and medical services. Read More
Hundreds of firefighters, police quarantined as San Francisco confronts omicron surge
As of Monday, 167 San Francisco police officers and 135 members of the Fire Department are in quarantine over Covid-19.Read More
J-Church to return to subway in early 2022 with next round of Muni service restoration
After hours of public comment and discussion, transit officials Tuesday night approved a plan to bring back the J-Church into the subway. Read More
SFMTA ‘offers hope’ with latest plan to restore most Muni routes
San Francisco transit officials and the public had an opportunity Tuesday to comment for the first time on a refined proposal that would restore most Muni routes in the...Read More
Supervisors, advocates make ‘demands’ of transit officials in heated debate over Muni service future
San Francisco Muni passengers and city supervisors voiced concerns Friday that transit officials have yet to provide a date when service will be fully restored, leaving some to speculate...Read More
Supervisor pushes for Muni service timeline, alleges ‘de facto route abandonment’
While San Francisco transit officials say they are targeting Aug. 14 to restore additional Muni bus service and expand service hours, some say those plans do not go far...Read More
Public transportation ‘failing’ late-night city workers
The lack of late-night public transportation in San Francisco has been a challenge for many people working outside 9-5 hours. The spotlight on the issue has only intensified as...Read More
Mayor plans to veto free Muni pilot program despite supervisor approval
A pilot plan to offer free Muni rides in San Francisco this summer was approved by the Board of Supervisors Tuesday, but Mayor London Breed quickly doused enthusiasm with...Read More
Muni subway service returns May 15 after one-year shutdown
San Francisco officials announced a plan Friday that will bring back some rail service in the subway.Read More
Muni adds subway Wi-Fi so riders can at least tell bosses when they’re running late
At long last, San Francisco Muni subway riders will finally have Wi-Fi access throughout the subway when it reopens sometime in May. The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency announced...Read More
Officials say about 85 percent of Muni service to be restored early 2022
Restoring Muni service to pre-pandemic levels will require additional funding, extensive hiring and easing of health order restrictions. While transit officials say 100 percent service restoration is not yet...Read More
Cable car bells to ring again sometime before holiday season
Cable cars, one of San Francisco’s most famous and beloved attractions, will begin making their return sometime this fall. It has been nearly a year since the iconic bells...Read More
SFMTA eyes May target for partial Muni subway service restoration
San Francisco public transit riders have been without subway service for nearly a year, but transit officials say partial downtown service could be restored in May. The San Francisco...Read More
Crews head back into Muni’s Twin Peaks Tunnel for another round of work
The summer of 2018 was a tough time for Muni passengers and the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency who endured a two-month closure of the Twin Peaks Tunnel portion...Read More
Transit agency to renew request for LRV4 Muni train funding
San Francisco transit officials will again attempt to persuade supervisors to fund the purchase of new Muni trains. On Tuesday, supervisors acting as the San Francisco County Transportation Authority...Read More