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Transportation

In a city as dense as San Francisco, safe and reliable transportation is not a luxury – it is a basic necessity. Over 200 million passengers a year rely on MUNI to commute to work and get around our city. In fact, San Francisco residents depend on public transportation more than individuals from any other county in the Bay Area. We have all experienced the frustration of MUNI service cuts, fare hikes and inaccessibility. As we watch our rates go up, our services continue to go down. It’s time to get serious about finding real solutions.

Why San Francisco’s Light-Rail Is Such a Mess
8 years ago

Why San Francisco’s Light-Rail Is Such a Mess

A recent article by Chelsea Iversen provides a historical overview of public transit in San Francisco with an emphasis on how light-rail service was first established in the city and has changed during the past …
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New Muni Trains: Get a Sneak Peek
8 years ago

New Muni Trains: Get a Sneak Peek

SFMTA will roll out a new fleet of Muni trains next year.

Read on to find out what the new vehicles will look like and what features they’ll include. …
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San Francisco Needs to Integrate Housing and Transportation Policies
8 years ago

San Francisco Needs to Integrate Housing and Transportation Policies

A few years ago, I was introduced to a young woman who slept in Golden Gate Park with her partner. They were finally connected to services and were working hard …
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BART Town Hall: Make Your Voice Heard
8 years ago

BART Town Hall: Make Your Voice Heard

Over the course of the next six weeks, Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) will host a series of town hall meetings.

If you are a current BART rider (or would be, …
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SFMTA Service Improvements: Aug 2016
8 years ago

SFMTA Service Improvements: Aug 2016

In Case You Missed It: San Francisco Municipal Transit Authority (SFMTA) recently implemented a handful of service improvements to key Muni bus lines.

Read on for all the details regarding the changes …
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Phil Ting Leads on Tour Bus Safety Reform
8 years ago

Phil Ting Leads on Tour Bus Safety Reform

Remember when a tour bus crashed in Union Square last fall? Assemblymember Phil Ting is taking action to prevent such incidents from happening in the future via …
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