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Facing uncertain future, Bay Area agencies, advocates kick off Transit Month
Staggering budget deficits and challenges with public safety loom over Transit Month events.Read More
Prop. A loss to have ‘cascading impact’ on transit projects
The SFMTA is reckoning with the Prop. A defeat, and how the loss of funding will impact a whole host of planned projects.Read More
Muni riders raise concerns over winter service proposals
San Francisco Muni riders expressed concern Tuesday over bus route proposals for early next year. The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency has been seeking feedback this month as they...Read More
Transit Month celebration doubles as call for better service, funding
San Francisco leaders and advocates for better public transit took Muni to City Hall Wednesday morning to celebrate Transit Month, but the event doubled as call to action for better...Read More
Transit agencies give riders a break with September discounts
Public transit riders will save money with several agencies offering heavy discounts and some free rides for the month of September. Read More
Mission Street transit-only lanes make permanent cut
In an effort to speed up one of Muni’s busiest bus routes, the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency’s Board of Directors Tuesday approved permanent transit-only lanes along a stretch...Read More
Better Market Street design changes draw criticism from advocates
A redesign for the first phase of San Francisco’s Better Market Street project is drawing ire from supervisors and advocates. Christina Olea, of the Department of Public Works and...Read More
Muni hopes to work around returning traffic with temporary transit-only lanes
San Francisco transit officials are seeking solutions to prevent Muni buses from getting stuck in major traffic jams as more people decide to drive and fewer choose to use...Read More
New Muni bus arrival time system to feature alternative routes during delays
San Francisco Muni’s NextBus system will undergo some major changes by the end of 2021. Transit officials Tuesday approved a contract to replace the outdated technology and system used...Read More
SF eyes quick-build program to tackle areas known to slow down Muni bus lines
Following success of San Francisco’s “quick-build” program for recent bike and pedestrian safety improvements, Muni officials are looking to utilize the program to improve speed and reliability on bus...Read More
Muni working group prioritizes hiring, train control upgrades
In order to meet the transit agency's hiring goals, the report recommends obtaining support from other city departments.Read More
Riders offer Muni barely-passing, ‘C+’ grade
The grade summed up what has been a tumultuous last several months for the SFMTA.Read More
‘Windfall’ spending plan halves funds for new Muni trains
A funding gap will likely exist to support any accelerated schedule for new trains.Read More
Muni being Muni delays Transit Week kickoff
The third-annual Transit Week in San Francisco did not start so smoothly, as some city supervisors had problems with Muni.Read More
Proposal stretches Muni transfers to two hours
Muni riders may get an extra 30 minutes to make transfers between buses and trains.Read More
SFMTA approves dedicated bus lanes for Geary Boulevard
San Francisco transit officials on Tuesday gave a key approval to a $300 million bus rapid transit project that will change the way Muni runs the 38-Geary.Read More