Photo Exhibit Event: Vintage Bus Display and Tour By Jeremy Menzies Join us Saturday, Jan. 27 at a special event for our exhibit, "120 years: SFMTA Photo Archive 1903-2023." Based at the Harvey Milk Photo Center, the exhibit showcases the last 120 years of San Francisco's transportation history.  This Saturday, we...

The SFMTA’s Year in Numbers By Madhu Unnikrishnan The Covid-19 pandemic changed the way transit systems – and cities – across the country function, but with the worst of the pandemic now behind us, the SFMTA is focused on the future. In our latest annual report, we announced that Muni ridership had recovered to 63% of...

Taken with Transportation Podcast: Breaking Glass Ceilings Halfway to the Stars By Fannie Mae Barnes smiles at the crowd while being recognized at a cable car 150th anniversary event in August 2023. Fannie Mae Barnes made history in January 1998 when she became San Francisco’s first female cable car grip. We hear her story...

New State Laws Are Coming to the Streets of San Francisco By Melissa Culross As of Jan. 1, 2024, bicyclists in California legally can cross a street on a pedestrian walk signal, instead of waiting for a traffic light. Several new state laws that took effect on Jan. 1, 2024, will have an impact on transportation in San...

It’s Time to Modernize the Technology that Keeps Muni Metro Moving By Mariana Maguire Upgrades will replace the current train control system in the subway and extend the modern system to street-level Metro operation for faster, more reliable service.  Muni Metro, San Francisco’s light rail system, serves hundreds...

Jan. 20 Muni Service Changes Add New Caltrain Connection, Service on School Routes By Brian Haagsman The 15 Bayview Hunters Point Express route will add new stops in Hunters Point and SoMa.  Beginning Saturday, Jan. 20, the SFMTA will be adjusting Muni service on some routes to address crowding, including for school...

Celebrate the Holidays at Union Square with Muni By Che Harmon Holiday Scenes in Union Square. As 2023 comes to an end, the holiday festivities in San Francisco are just beginning. Muni is your ride to the Union Square Christmas Tree, Ice Skating Rink and the return of Winter Walk.   The holidays at Union Square...