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BART's "Fleet of the Future" Delayed Until Spring 2023BART’s “Fleet of the Future” Delayed Until Spring 2023
By - posted 11/3/2021
Bay Area Updates, Transportation

Thanks to KTVU for sharing the news that BART’s “Fleet of the Future,” is looking like it’s going to be coming well into the future. Like many other industries, unfortunately, the project suffered numerous delays due to technical issues and COVID. BART’s 775 car “Fleet of the Future” was expected to more...

Highway 1 Reopens After Rockslide Cleared Earlier Than ExpectedHighway 1 Reopens After Rockslide Cleared Earlier Than Expected
By - posted 11/1/2021
Transportation, What's Closed / What's Open

State Highway 1 through Big Sur reopened Saturday afternoon after crews cleared rock and dirt from the road just north of the line between San Luis Obispo County and Monterey County, Caltrans said. As of 3 p.m., the road was fully open again following a rockslide that was reported Wednesday a more...

BART to Reopen Station Restrooms in SF + Oakland After 20 YearsBART to Reopen Station Restrooms in SF + Oakland After 20 Years
By - posted 10/28/2021
Bay Area Updates, Reopening, Transportation

BART officials on Tuesday announced plans to reopen restrooms at two of the transit agency’s busiest train stations — 19th Street Oakland and Powell Street in downtown San Francisco. The station restrooms are set to reopen in February 2022 for the first time in more than 20 years after BART closed more...

Animated Map Shows SF's History (and Future) of Dedicated Muni/Transit LanesAnimated Map Shows SF’s History (and Future) of Dedicated Muni/Transit Lanes
By - posted 10/26/2021
Bay Area Updates, Transportation

By Michael Rhodes, SFMTA It’s been a record year for transit lanes in San Francisco: we’ve installed nearly 14 miles of new or upgraded lanes since summer 2020. That’s the fastest expansion of transit lanes in the city’s history. These transit lanes benefit Muni routes that serve nearly two-thirds of current more...

SF's Bob's Donuts Stars in Fun New YouTube SeriesSF’s Bob’s Donuts Stars in Fun New YouTube Series
By - posted 10/22/2021
Brand New, City Insight, Fun & Games, Only in San Francisco, Transportation

Thanks to SF Gate for sharing the news that a new comedy web series has launched and it stars San Francisco’s Bob’s Donuts. Taking a riff from Jerry Seinfeld’s “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee” is San Francisco’s “Comedians on Bicycles Getting Bob’s” streaming on YouTube. Comedian Sarah Katz-Hyman meets guests for a more...

SF's Geary Blvd. Finally Has a Muni "Red Carpet"SF’s Geary Blvd. Finally Has a Muni “Red Carpet”
By - posted 10/21/2021
Bay Area Updates, San Francisco, Transportation

San Francisco city leaders on Wednesday announced the completion of the first phase of the Geary Rapid Project, a series of safety and transit improvements along Geary Boulevard and involving several neighborhoods, including the Western Addition, Japantown, and the Tenderloin. The $13 million project broke ground back in 2019, bringing numerous more...

Muni Adding 10% More Bus Service in Early 2022Muni Adding 10% More Bus Service in Early 2022
By - posted 10/20/2021
Bay Area Updates, Reopening, San Francisco, Transportation

By Erin McMillan Over the past couple of months, SFMTA staff have been reaching out for feedback on three alternatives for adding 10% more bus service in early 2022. And we heard you! SFMTA needs to focus on restoring service to provide key connections for people with disabilities and seniors, and that’s what we more...

18,000 "Upgraded" Parking Meters are Coming to SF in 202218,000 “Upgraded” Parking Meters are Coming to SF in 2022
By - posted 10/19/2021
Bay Area Updates, San Francisco, Transportation

By Jessie Liang Beginning early next year, SFMTA will be replacing more than 18,000 parking meters throughout San Francisco. The parking meter hardware upgrade is taking place under a $70 million contract with MacKay Meters, Inc, which was approved by the Board of Supervisors. According to the agreement, more than half more...

BART to Run Late Night Trains for Halloween + Outside LandsBART to Run Late Night Trains for Halloween + Outside Lands
By - posted 10/17/2021
San Francisco, Transportation

BART to offer some extended service for Halloween and Outside Lands In anticipation of what is likely to be a high-ridership weekend BART will be offering some level of extended late-night service on Sunday, October 31, 2021, beyond 9pm. Staff is still working out details of the service plan and they more...

San Francisco Trolley Dances Return October 16-17San Francisco Trolley Dances Return October 16-17
By - posted 10/12/2021
Festival Updates, Only in San Francisco, Reopening, San Francisco, Transportation

Epiphany Dance Theater has announced the program for the 18th annual San Francisco Trolley Dances (SFTD), which will be offered both in-person as well as online over the weekend of October 16 – 17, 2021 This year’s route begins at Rikki Streicher Field in the Castro before heading to one of more...

SF's Open Air Muni "Boat Tram" Is Back October 7-11SF’s Open Air Muni “Boat Tram” Is Back October 7-11
By - posted 10/1/2021
Bay Area Favorites, Bay Area Updates, Reopening, Transportation, What's Closed / What's Open

Thanks to Bold Italic for sharing the news that Muni’s adorable Boat Tram will be back in action from October 7-11 during Fleet Week 2021 SFMTA Youth Transportation Advisory Board Member Alexander announced on Twitter that the iconic boat tram is making its return. Maybe you were lucky enough to spot the more...

BART Stations Now Host New Free Outdoor Concert FestivalBART Stations Now Host New Free Outdoor Concert Festival
By - posted 9/30/2021
Brand New, Things to Do, Transportation

The sounds of Reggae, Jazz, and Folk music will bring joy to BART riders in the month of October as the latest “welcome back” gesture by the agency to encourage the return to transit and reinforce the role public transit plays in fueling the Bay Area’s economy and culture. BART and more...

SF Resumes Peak Hour Tow-Aways on Sept. 20SF Resumes Peak Hour Tow-Aways on Sept. 20
By - posted 9/17/2021
Bay Area Updates, Reopening, Transportation

The SFMTA’s towing programs were temporarily suspended in March 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. As the city has reopened and traffic has returned, the SFMTA will resume enforcement of peak hour commuter tow-away zones starting September 20. Vehicles parked at tow-away zones during restricted peak hours will be subject to citation more...

Cable Cars Are Back After 9 Day Shutdown on Sat. 9/18Cable Cars Are Back After 9 Day Shutdown on Sat. 9/18
By - posted 9/17/2021
Bay Area Updates, Only in San Francisco, Reopening, Transportation

SFMTA just announced the good news on Twitter. Thankfully, San Francisco’s iconic cable cars are finally returning after a 9 day shut down. SFMTA’s Cable Car Shutdown Update – September 13, 20221 On Thursday, September 9 at approximately 1:30 p.m., the fire suppression system in the electrical room at the Cable Car more...

SF's Free "PresidiGo" Shuttle Restarts Weekend ServiceSF’s Free “PresidiGo” Shuttle Restarts Weekend Service
By - posted 9/17/2021
Bay Area Updates, Reopening, San Francisco, Transportation

Starting September 11, PresidiGo will operate on weekends. The Downtown Route operates every hour and the Presidio Hills Route operates between 11am and 6pm. Given greatly reduced ridership and ongoing budget constraints, we’ve made the difficult decision to permanently suspend the Crissy Field Route. However, with new Muni 30 service to Crissy Field and more...

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