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Behind schedule, Central Subway Project now expected to open by end of 2021
The latest in the Central Subway Project saga is yet another delay. The schedule is now bumped out for another six months. San Francisco’s Central Subway Project, the $1.6...Read More
Police department, association split on Muni decision not to transport police to protests
San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott said Wednesday that his Police Department respects the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency’s decision recently to not transport police officers to protests. Earlier...Read More
Supes, transit agency reach deal to avoid Muni fare hikes
A potential ballot measure that would have taken legislative power from the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency to set Muni fares has been avoided with a compromise between supervisors...Read More
Transit agency restores some Muni service as city slowly reopens
San Francisco is entering its next phase in reopening the economy, and transit officials are planning around the progress by resuming additional Muni starting on Saturday. The San Francisco...Read More
San Francisco imposes curfew after looting, vandalism mar day of peaceful protest
Thousands of people are taking part Saturday in a protest in downtown San Francisco against Monday's killing in Minneapolis by police of George Floyd.Read More
Transit agency tackles recovery plan in six levels
San Francisco transit officials are in early stages of developing a recovery plan for Muni service.Read More
Trump ‘proud to announce’ $700 million for Bay Area transit in funds allocated by CARES Act weeks ago
U.S. President Donald Trump tweeted on Tuesday morning that the Bay Area will receive more than $700 million in federal funding. According to the tweet, the funds will be...Read More
San Francisco stretches ‘Slow Streets’ program into 13 new corridors
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency is preparing a second phase of its Slow Streets program.Read More
Transit agency increases frequency on key lines, reinstates 9R-San Bruno route
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency announced Thursday the return of the 9R-San Bruno line and increased frequency on other bus routes. The transit agency said on its website...Read More
Supes send message to transit agency board by ousting director
Supervisors say they are sending a message to the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency’s Board of Directors by ousting Director Cristina Rubke. The board voted 6-5 Tuesday against Rubke’s...Read More
Officials say Muni fare hikes necessary to avoid service cuts, lay offs
Despite efforts from community organizations and members of the Board of Supervisors, San Francisco Muni riders will see fares increase as early as Nov. 1. The San Francisco Municipal...Read More
SF Slow Streets program to prioritize pedestrians, physical distancing
Following in Oakland’s footsteps, San Francisco finally heeded calls from advocates to launch a Slow Streets Program that will give residents extra space to physically distance themselves when outside...Read More
Covid-19 update: SF breaks down zip code data, state tackles digital divide, Trump announces immigration halt
The John Hopkins global Covid-19 database has tracked nearly 2.5 million cases of confirmed Covid-19 infections as of Monday evening. Across the Bay Area, but especially at Golden Gate...Read More
Muni restores limited service for essential trips only
San Francisco transit officials will begin the slow process of reestablishing some Muni routes after the transit agency made the decision on April 8 to cut service by nearly...Read More
Breed nominates LGBTQ, safe streets advocate to serve on transit agency board
Mayor London Breed announced Thursday that she nominated LGBTQ and bike safety advocate Jane Natoli to serve on the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency’s Board of Directors. Natoli currently...Read More
Covid-19 update: BART cuts back service, county issues isolation order, exposure prompts Moscone West reconfiguration
The number of Bay Area deaths related to Covid-19 is nearing 100, though the nine-county region saw the smallest daily increase in two weeks. Here are your local Monday...Read More
Transit agency prioritizes essential workers, low-income neighborhoods in reduced bus service
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency announced Monday which bus routes will continue running this week. The information comes on the heels of a Sunday announcement that the agency...Read More
Muni suspends rail service next week
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency announced it will suspend Muni Metro rail service starting Monday and replace the service with buses. Buses will run aboveground for the J,...Read More
SFBay Covid-19 update: Shelter in place looms, SF trims transit, parking enforcement
Life in the Bay Area is now at a temporary standstill as six Bay Area counties announced a new public health order that requires residents to stay home and...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