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Stockton Bus Riders Take a Back Seat to Central Subway Construction
As if squeezing onto the 30-Stockton wasn't already undignifying enough, Muni riders on Stockton Street soon face a four-year detour to make room for the construction of the Central Subway project.
January 12, 2012
Slow Progress in Curbing SFMTA’s Costly Overtime and Work Orders
As the SFMTA struggles to provide reliable Muni service, little headway has been made in curbing the amount it spends on staff overtime and work orders issued to other departments.
December 9, 2011
What’s the Hold Up for Van Ness BRT?
For what's intended to be a relatively quick, cost-effective transportation solution, San Francisco's first Bus Rapid Transit route on Van Ness Avenue has been a long time coming. Planners first conceived the project in 2004, and as late as two years ago, it was scheduled to open in 2012. Since then, construction has been pushed back to 2016.
December 2, 2011
What’s the Best Design for Van Ness BRT?
After years of delay, the 2016 target date for the Van Ness Bus Rapid Transit project seems more tangible than ever. The San Francisco County Transportation Authority recently released its draft environmental impact report and will select one of several proposed design alternatives in the spring.
December 1, 2011
SFMTA Audit Spotlights Poor Project Management, Cost Overruns
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) received a low score in an audit of its performance in delivering construction projects. Millions are reportedly wasted annually in delays and management inefficiencies.
November 15, 2011
Where Has Mayor Lee Been on Muni Questionnaires?
With election day less than 24 hours away, it's safe to say all the San Francisco mayoral candidate questionnaires are in.
November 7, 2011
What Will the Next Mayor Do For Muni?
San Francisco's next mayor will wield immense influence over whether the city takes the necessary steps to reform its transit system and get Muni up to speed.
October 28, 2011
SFMTA Board Approves Two-Way Haight Street Project
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) Board of Directors yesterday unanimously gave the green light to a project that will convert the easternmost block of Haight Street to two-way bus operation.
October 19, 2011