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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.Read More
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. Read More
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.Read More
Muni inches back to pre-pandemic service with several route returns
The 21-Hayes is among several Muni routes resuming operation Saturday as the transit agency inches back to pre-pandemic service.Read More
Traffic deaths in San Francisco rise as citations plummet
San Francisco traffic fatalities in 2022 are outpacing deaths in 2021, as citations for traffic violations fall to their lowest level in three years. 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
Supervisors call for transparency, town hall after every traffic fatality
Two San Francisco supervisors are calling for public and transparent town hall meetings after every traffic fatality.Read More
Advocates plead for safer streets at vigil for mother, daughter killed by taxi
Advocates again pleaded for safer streets during a somber vigil to honor a mother and daughter killed by a taxi driver earlier this month.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 weekend ridership recovery outpaces weekday service
SFMTA transit officials reported Tuesday that weekend Muni service is outpacing weekday ridership recovery.Read More
After months of hot debate, supes approve permanent car-free JFK Drive proposal
After months of contentious debate and a 12-hour meeting, supervisors voted 7-4 Tuesday to keep JFK Drive in Golden Gate Park permanently car-free.Read More
SFMTA budget freezes fares for two fiscal years
SFMTA’s two-year budget freezes Muni fares for the next two fiscal years and extends the Free Muni for All Youth program.Read More
Twelve more San Francisco corridors approved for speed reduction
Twelve more San Francisco corridors have been approved for speed limit reductions in an effort to curb traffic collisions across the city.Read More
State drops public transit mask requirement, Bay Area agencies follow
The California Department of Health Wednesday dropped its public transportation mask requirement. Bay Area transit agencies quickly followed.Read More
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.Read More
Transit agencies split on mask requirements in wake of CDC mandate ruling
Transit agencies and operators are interpreting the CDC mask mandate ruling differently. Here's the latest on Bay Area transit mask rules.Read More
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 trees.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
First 20 mph speed limit sign goes up on Ocean Avenue corridor
San Francisco drivers beware: The first Ocean Avenue corridor 20 mph speed limit sign was installed Thursday morning.Read More
Transit agency gives SF taxi drivers chance to compete with Uber, Lyft
Taxi drivers in San Francisco will soon get a chance to edge in on Uber and Lyft business by fulfilling ride-hailing app requests with cabs.Read More