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Forget Parking: N-Judah Detours Show How Much Merchants Rely on Muni
When the SF Municipal Transportation Agency proposed widening sidewalks at two stops on Carl Street in Cole Valley to improve conditions for nearly 6,000 daily passenger boardings on Muni's N-Judah line, some vociferous merchants and residents complained about the loss of nine car parking spaces it would require. But with ongoing project construction detouring the N-Judah for several weekends this year, some merchants may be discovering the hard way what really brings business to the neighborhood: Muni.
August 2, 2012
MTC Votes to Reject Funding for Free Muni for Low-Income Youth
In a 7-8 vote, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission today rejected $4 million in funding for the free Muni for low-income youth pilot program.
July 25, 2012
Muni Receives $21.4M in Federal Funds for New Buses, 8x Line Improvements
The SF Municipal Transportation Agency received more than $21 million in federal funds to purchase new buses and implement improvements like colored bus lanes, transit priority signals, and bus-mounted enforcement cameras, the agency announced today.
July 23, 2012
Learning From Other Cities, Planners Shop Early Visions for Market Street
Planners presented early concepts for a new Market Street to the public yesterday, moving the discussion forward on revitalizing San Francisco's grand boulevard with features like car-free zones, raised bike lanes, faster transit, and more inviting public spaces.
July 18, 2012
SFTRU Launches Campaign to Inform Riders About All-Door Boarding
With Muni all-door boarding underway, other transit agencies are watching and bus riders are catching on -- hopefully. To ensure a smooth transition to the new policy -- which will help Muni maximize the benefits of faster boardings and higher fare compliance -- the SF Transit Riders Union has created a brochure explaining the rules and etiquette of the all-door boarding system.
July 12, 2012
Big Ferry Subsidies for Tech Firms Before Free Muni for Low-Income Youth?
Free Muni for low-income youth is just within reach, which would be the culmination of a hard-fought advocacy campaign that urged the SF Municipal Transportation Agency and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission to set aside a total of $9.4 million to improve transit access for students in need.
July 12, 2012
CA Senate Approves Funds for High-Speed Rail, Commuter Rail Upgrades
In a pivotal vote Friday, the California Senate approved $4.5 billion in bonds to begin construction of CA High-Speed Rail (CAHSR) connecting San Francisco and Los Angeles. The funds will help fund construction of the line's initial segment in the Central Valley and upgrades for the Caltrain and Metrolink commuter rail lines in the Bay Area and Los Angeles, respectively.
July 9, 2012
Will the SFMTA Gut Muni Improvements to Prop Up the Central Subway?
The Central Subway's latest funding troubles with Congress have brought some burning questions to the surface: How far will the SFMTA go to prop up the project, and what will the price be for Muni riders?
July 6, 2012
Muni All-Door Boarding, $2 Monthly Pass Hike Begin Sunday
Starting this Sunday, boarding the back of a Muni bus will be legal, so long as you pay. Transit advocates are excited to see the results of the long-awaited change, which will be the first of its kind in the nation. It's expected to significantly speed up boardings and increase fare compliance.
June 28, 2012
Options for Geary BRT Come Into Focus
Just after San Francisco approved a preferred design for its first Bus Rapid Transit route on Van Ness Avenue, the SF County Transportation Authority showcased the latest conceptual proposals for a companion BRT project on Geary Boulevard.
June 27, 2012