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SF May End Free Street Parking in Golden Gate ParkSF May End Free Street Parking in Golden Gate Park
By - posted 2/24/2025
Bay Area Updates, San Francisco, Transportation

Thanks to SF Chronicle for sharing the news that San Francisco officials are considering new parking fees for Golden Gate Park, potentially ending free street parking along Martin Luther King Drive and other park roads. The proposal, which is part of a broader effort to address a growing budget deficit, more...

SF's Free Muni Weekend: Lunar New Year 2025 + NBA All-Star Game (Feb. 15-16)SF’s Free Muni Weekend: Lunar New Year 2025 + NBA All-Star Game (Feb. 15-16)
By - posted 2/14/2025
Downtown San Francisco, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco, Transportation, Travel

To celebrate Lunar New Year 2025 and the NBA All-Star Weekend, Muni is offering FREE rides all weekend long—making it easier to join the fun! 🎉🐉🏀 🚍 Free Muni Details When? 48 Hours this weekend Saturday, February 15, 2025 – 12:01 AM to Sunday, February 16, 2025 – 11:59 PM Where? Free rides on ALL Muni buses, more...

Free Parking in SF's Chinatown All February for Lunar New Year 2025Free Parking in SF’s Chinatown All February for Lunar New Year 2025
By - posted 1/30/2025
Lunar New Year, San Francisco, Transportation

To help bring more people to Chinatown, San Francisco just announced that it is now offering 2 hours free parking at the Portsmouth Square Garage throughout the month of February to help celebrate Chinese New Year. In celebration of the Chinese Lunar New Year and the year of the snake, the more...

Here's Where All 33 of SF's Speed Cameras Will BeHere’s Where All 33 of SF’s Speed Cameras Will Be
By - posted 1/29/2025
Brand New, San Francisco, Transportation

San Francisco is set to make history as the first city in California to roll out speed safety cameras, a new tool aimed at reducing traffic-related injuries and fatalities. Starting in March 2025, up to 33 locations across the city will be equipped with cameras to catch speeding vehicles and more...

SF's New UCSF/Mission Bay Ferry Starts in 2027SF’s New UCSF/Mission Bay Ferry Starts in 2027
By - posted 1/14/2025
Brand New, Green, Transportation

San Francisco is set to enhance its public transportation network with the addition of an all-electric ferry service to Mission Bay, scheduled to launch in 2027. This innovative project aims to provide a sustainable, zero-emission commute option, significantly benefiting UCSF employees, patients, and visitors to the area. The project recently more...

Free & Late Night Rides Home for New Year's Eve 2024-25Free & Late Night Rides Home for New Year’s Eve 2024-25
By - posted 12/31/2024
New Year's Eve, Transportation

In order to ensure those who need a safe ride home New Year’s Eve have one, many Bay Area transit agencies are offering free rides, but not having any extended service. Confirmed Free Rides for 12/31/24 SF Muni Confirmed for 12/31/24 Ride Muni for free on New Year’s Eve from  8 p.m. Tuesday, December more...

A Luxe Sleeper Train from SF to LA Might Come in 2025A Luxe Sleeper Train from SF to LA Might Come in 2025
By - posted 12/21/2024
Brand New, Transportation, Travel

A New Era of Travel Between San Francisco and Los Angeles San Francisco residents, take note: a transformative way to journey between the City by the Bay and Los Angeles is on the horizon. Dreamstar Lines, a Newport Beach-based transit startup, is introducing a luxurious overnight train service that promises to more...

Muni Fares Set to Go Up Starting January 1Muni Fares Set to Go Up Starting January 1
By - posted 11/21/2024
San Francisco, Transportation

Thanks to SF Gate for sharing the unfortunate news that Muni fares are set to go up on New Year’s Day. Effective January 1, 2025, some of the Muni fares are changing. Changes include both increases and decreases, based on public feedback received during the Muni budget process in spring 2024. more...

SF's New On-Demand Shuttle is Free (Until Dec. 11)SF’s New On-Demand Shuttle is Free (Until Dec. 11)
By - posted 11/19/2024
Brand New, Freebies, San Francisco, Transportation

A new community shuttle has launched in San Francisco’s Bayview neighborhood. The new Bayview Shuttle launched on November 12. It is an on-demand service that gives the public access to another transportation option, within minutes of booking. Hop into a safe, comfortable ride around Bayview and Hunters Point, or connect to more...

SF Loses 14,000 Parking Spaces Starting Today (Thanks to "Daylighting")SF Loses 14,000 Parking Spaces Starting Today (Thanks to “Daylighting”)
By - posted 11/11/2024
Brand New, San Francisco, Transportation, Travel

San Francisco’s New Daylighting Law Means Major Parking Changes—and Fines Starting in January Starting today, Monday, November 11, 2024, San Francisco drivers are facing a new parking rule: if you park too close to an crosswalk (whether it’s marked or not, and even if the curb isn’t red), you might find more...

Tougher New Fare Gates Come to BART's SFO StationTougher New Fare Gates Come to BART’s SFO Station
By - posted 11/4/2024
Bay Area Updates, Transportation

BART has equipped its state-of-the-art Next Generation Fare Gates at its showcase San Francisco International Airport Station just in time for the busy holiday travel season. SFO Station is now the ninth in the BART system to be outfitted with the more formidable fare gates as part of BART’s highest priority more...

Catch a Free Ferry! SF <-> Richmond Rides Free Every Friday Until 2025Catch a Free Ferry! SF <-> Richmond Rides Free Every Friday Until 2025
By - posted 10/30/2024
Bay Area Updates, Downtown San Francisco, Only in San Francisco, Road Trip, San Francisco, Transportation, Travel

San Francisco Bay Ferry just announced that ferry rides between Richmond and Downtown San Francisco will be free every Friday from November 1 through the end of 2024. Ferry Nice!!!! The ferry ride is approximately 35 minutes and takes off from Gate E2 at the Downtown SF Terminal at the Ferry Building more...

BART's New Fare Gates Open at Civic Center Bart to Curb Fare EvadersBART’s New Fare Gates Open at Civic Center Bart to Curb Fare Evaders
By - posted 9/5/2024
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, Transportation

BART has made the historic purchase of brand-new fare gates to be installed systemwide as part of its latest effort to improve the customer experience and overhaul safety in the system. The new fare gates bring a new look and improved experience, offering state-of-the-art technology that will boost safety by more...

Here's What SF's Potrero Yard Will Look Like After Big MakeoverHere’s What SF’s Potrero Yard Will Look Like After Big Makeover
By - posted 8/21/2024
Bay Area Updates, Housing, San Francisco, Transportation

The Potrero Yard Modernization Project (located between Bryant & 17th and Mariposa & Hampshire) plans to replace the 100-year-old bus yard with a modern bus facility. The Potrero Yard Modernization Project is a new four-story state-of-the-art bus maintenance and storage facility that integrates new affordable housing and retail spaces. As the more...

The 30 Stockton Will Now Take You to Presidio Tunnel Tops & Crissy FieldThe 30 Stockton Will Now Take You to Presidio Tunnel Tops & Crissy Field
By - posted 8/19/2024
Bay Area Updates, Transportation

Muni has just made some big changes effective August 17, 2024. One of the biggest changes comes to 30 Stockton which now includes a stop at Tunnel Tops, and ends at the new Presidio Terminal at Crissy Field. We’re taking steps to reduce crowding on the busy 48 Quintara-24th Street. We’re adding more...