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SFMTA Offers Two Permits for One-Year Powered Scooter Pilot
By Ben Jose
Today, the SFMTA announced that it will grant permits to two companies for participation in a one-year, powered scooter share pilot program.
After a thorough review of 12 applications and more than 800 pages of proposals received, the SFMTA will offer permits to Scoot and Skip.
The SFMTA’s decision is based on the strength of the proposals submitted by the two companies, combined with their experience of owning, operating and maintaining a shared mobility service in the public right-of-way. The agency looked for applications that prioritized the city’s concerns around safety, disabled access, equity and accountability.
To provide transparency and insight into the agency’s evaluation and decision-making process, the SFMTA has made public a variety of information and materials at www.sfmta.com/sharedscooters. These include a detailed policy memo, evaluations for each separate application, a summary table showing ratings for all the applicants across key evaluation criteria, the original applications received and the decision letters sent to the applicants.
The Strongest Applications Received
While no application was flawless, the SFMTA selected only the applicants with the strongest proposals for the one-year pilot program. Scoot and Skip put forth the strongest applications the SFMTA received.
Taken as a whole, Scoot and Skip’s applications demonstrated not only a commitment to meet the terms of the permit, but a high level of capability to operate a safe, equitable and accountable scooter share service.
Both companies submitted strong proposals with detailed, unique and innovative approaches that demonstrated the highest level of commitment to solving known challenges and concerns, ranging from public safety and user education, to equitable access and collaboration with the city and its diverse communities.
In its application, Scoot demonstrated a strong commitment to safety. For example, the company proposed to educate and train its users in safe scooter operations with mandatory instructional videos, helmets included in rentals and free in-person trainings. Furthermore, Scoot’s model was unique in its proposal to use swappable batteries instead of manually taking the scooters off the street for regular recharging. This method could help the city reduce the number of vehicle miles traveled on San Francisco streets, which helps reduce traffic congestion and greenhouse gas emissions.
Scoot also has experience in owning, operating and maintaining shared mobility equipment in San Francisco specifically, having managed a fleet of shared electric mopeds since 2012.
Skip’s proposal also demonstrated a strong commitment to public safety. The company went beyond most other applicants with proposals to deploy ambassadors to approach users about safe behaviors and provide helmets, as well as offer in-person training sessions for users. The company also proposed deploying 20 percent of its scooters in San Francisco’s underserved southeastern communities, and to establish a community advisory board to ensure responsiveness to community concerns. Additional highlights of Skip’s application included a more than 50 percent discount for low-income users, a “lock-to” scooter prototype already developed, and partnerships in job training and retraining organizations.
Skip also has experience operating a permitted scooter program in a major U.S. city (Washington, D.C.).
About the Pilot Program
The SFMTA intends to issue the permits to Scoot and Skip on October 15, 2018, which will allow a maximum of 625 scooters for each company in the first six months. Scoot and Skip may have the potential to increase their number of scooters in months seven to 12 to a cap of 2,500, at the SFMTA’s sole discretion.
The cap is sufficient to allow for a thorough evaluation of the scooter sharing operating model in San Francisco, while minimizing the potential for sidewalk crowding and safety impacts during the pilot phase. It is also consistent with the number of scooters the city believes were operating in San Francisco at its peak before the permitting law and system took effect.
During the 12-month pilot, the SFMTA will evaluate how a shared scooter system works in San Francisco. The agency will assess the pilot’s effectiveness and company compliance through field observation, counts, citations issued, data received, complaints received and other measures.
The pilot’s results will inform future policy recommendations and next steps.
It may be possible for the agency to arrive at these recommendations before the 12-month mark, or make adjustments during the pilot.
The SFMTA’s scooter permit and pilot reflect the agency’s data-driven method to better understanding how new mobility services impact the city and its communities. It’s a model similar to approaches the agency has taken in the past, including using pilots and short-term permits to better understand the needs and impacts of new services such as dockless bike sharing, on-street car sharing and electric moped sharing.
The Application & Evaluation Process at a Glance
Applicants had the opportunity to develop innovative solutions that would minimize their impact on San Francisco’s sidewalks, while maximizing transparency and engagement with the public and city government.
At a minimum, the SFMTA required that operators provide user education, be insured, share trip data with the city, have a privacy policy that safeguards user information, offer a low-income plan, and submit a proposed service area plan for city approval. The SFMTA also underscored the opportunity companies had to seriously address illegal scooter riding and parking.
Ultimately, the SFMTA provided the minimum standard applicants were expected to meet. The agency did not provide a predetermined, absolute description of what the strongest application would look like. The SFMTA looked to the applicant to provide their best application.
Applicants had the chance to share innovative proposals and offer true commitments to ensuring their service would be safe, equitable and accountable. Strong applications were those that demonstrated the highest level of commitment and ability to solving known challenges and concerns, and substantially exceeded the minimum requirements set by the city.
Creating a Scooter Share Program in the Public Interest
At the tail end of March, three companies -- Bird, Lime and Spin -- unloaded hundreds of motorized scooters across San Francisco. While they were operating, several concerns were raised by the city and our communities.
From April 11 to May 23 alone, San Francisco’s 311 Customer Service Center received nearly 1,900 complaints regarding scooters. Complaints ranged from scooters blocking sidewalk access to unsafe riding in the public right-of-way. San Francisco Public Works had to impound more than 500 scooters that were blocking sidewalks or otherwise improperly parked.
To address these issues, the Board of Supervisors unanimously passed a new city law on April 24, 2018, requiring that any company operating shared, powered scooters in San Francisco have a permit from the SFMTA to park their scooters on sidewalks or other public spaces. In compliance with this law, which took effect on June 4, Bird, Lime and Spin removed their scooters from San Francisco.
In late May, the SFMTA announced the regulatory steps it was taking in alignment with this law. The agency created an official permitting process, pilot program and application for all interested applicants, with a deadline for submittals of June 7.
Since no applicant proposed sufficiently detailed or comprehensive community outreach, the SFMTA will outline the agency’s expectations for community engagement prior to issuance of the first permit. These expectations will detail potentially appropriate outreach strategies (e.g., use of community meetings, partnerships with local Community-Based Organizations, etc.), based on experience with bikeshare and other shared mobility programs in San Francisco, as well as peer city best practices. Moreover, the SFMTA will require Scoot and Skip to submit revised community engagement plans reflecting these expectations.
Furthermore, the SFMTA is ensuring that the city’s involvement in regulating and evaluating this new mobility services does not come at the expense of taxpayers. The agency is recovering program costs through a $25,000 annual permit fee and by creating a $10,000 endowment per permittee to cover city costs associated with property repair and maintenance. The SFMTA had also implemented an initial $5,000 application fee when it was accepting applications for review.
Published August 31, 2018 at 03:28AM
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Labor Day Weekend: Dancing in the Fillmore, Cats Take Over Dolores Park and SF Giants Baseball
By Schad Dalton
Labor Day Service Reminder: Monday, September 3rd is Labor Day and Muni will operate a Sunday schedule at all divisions for that day.
Check out our Holiday Parking Enforcement Schedule for information regarding parking meters, permits and general parking enforcement policy for Labor Day.
Events: Kick off the Labor Day weekend with some salsa dancing in the Fillmore, head over to Dolores Park with your feline friend for First Caturday, take in a Giants game as they take on the New York Mets, or simply grill up your favorite meats or veggies and have a backyard party with friends. No matter what you opt for, there's rarely a bad way to spend a long holiday weekend. Read more about our featured events below.
Imagine all of these people are cats. Then imagine you are there with all those cats this weekend. That basically sums up Caturdays at Dolores Park. (Photo: Paul.Wasneski/Flickr)
Salsa Festival in the Fillmore
Friday and Saturday, 6 to 10 PM
Fillmore
Dance the night away this Friday and Saturday in the Fillmore when the 9th annual Salsa Festival returns to the Fillmore Center Plaza on Fillmore and O'Farrell streets. This free event is open to the public and fun for all ages. There will be dance instruction in salsa, bachata and merengue for the first hour each night where even first-time dancers can learn the basics to enjoy the evening. If dancing isn't your forte but you still enjoy the spectacle, there's plenty of enjoyment to be had as a spectator of the dance area while taking in the live music experience.
How to Get There on Muni: Dance enthusiasts may take the 22 Fillmore, 31 Balboa, 38 Geary or 38R Geary Rapid routes to near the event.
Muni Service Notes: There are no planned service changes for this event. Increased ridership is possible on routes to and from the event and minor delays may be possible due to increased pedestrian activity in the area of the event.
First Caturdays at Dolores Park
Saturday, 1:30 to 4:30 PM
Dolores Park
Sure, cats may seem to revel in lounging around inside our homes, but deep inside they all yearn for some wide open, outdoor space in which to lounge. Whether your cat is a leash-walker, a stroller baby or simply too shy to leave their pet carrier, this monthly event on the first Saturday of the month gives your kitty a chance to take in some fresh air, new sights and sounds, and the opportunity to mingle and make some new friends.
How to Get There on Muni: Feline fans should utilize the J Church Muni Metro Line or the 33 Ashbury/18th Street Route to Dolores Park.
Muni Service Note: There are no planned service changes for this event. Increased ridership is possible on routes to and from the event and more cat sightings are also likely.
“On Tap” gives you a heads up about the big events in town and what Muni routes and lines will get you to the party. Look for this feature to be posted usually on Thursdays for a look ahead to the weekend. Check out our Weekend Traffic & Transit Advisory for more details.
Published August 30, 2018 at 05:28AM
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New One-Day $5 Muni Pass Available on MuniMobile
By Keli Dailey
Have you heard? There’s a new way to get around on Muni all a.m. to p.m. on a single $5 Day Pass.
Starting September 1, you’ll be able to get unlimited Muni rides for an entire day for less than the cost of some avocado toast.
With Muni’s new $5 pass, available only on MuniMobile ®, you can ride buses, trains and historic streetcars as many times as you like (this day pass is valid through 11:59 p.m.).
Whether you’re a budget-conscious commuter or are just attempting your own "Total Muni" – the Chronicle’s effort this year to ride every single Muni route in a single day-- this deal should have you reaching for your smartphone, opening MuniMobile, tapping on “Select Fare – 1-Day Pass” and locking in an entire day of exploring San Francisco.
What’s the Deal?
Muni the entire day for a single $5 fare. At just twice the cost of a single fare, any ride after your second is free.
How Do You Get This Muni Deal?
Muni’s $5 Day Pass can be purchased through the MuniMobile app, available on iOS and Android. The MuniMobile app can be added to smartphones free of cost and allows customers to purchase single tickets on the spot without the hassle of waiting in line.
Why this New Deal?
The new $5 Day Pass is part of Muni’s recent fare changes. The pass is intended to encourage a safe, convenient way to pay your fare and quickly board Muni vehicles, which reduces overall travel time for everyone.
Is it Valid on Cable Car?
The $5 Day Pass is Muni bus, rail and historic streetcars only. Want to ride Cable Car? Get a One-Day Visitor Passport for just $12
Published August 29, 2018 at 02:57AM
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Help Us Modernize The Potrero Yard
By Bradley Dunn
No matter where you start or end your trip on Muni, every vehicle’s trip begins and ends at a maintenance yard. After the final rider steps off their bus or train, staff at Muni’s nine yards and the maintenance facilities across the city get to work.
That’s why the SFMTA launched the Building Progress yard modernization program – so that our facilities are equipped with the modern technology needed to keep up with San Francisco’s transit needs. If we have the proper facilities and equipment, that makes it easier to keep buses and light rail vehicles on the road. That means reduced wait times, less overcrowding, and fewer breakdowns when you ride Muni.
The first facility the SFMTA is modernizing is the 100-year-old Potrero Yard at 17th and Mariposa.
The SFMTA needs your help to shape the public outreach, to weigh in on elements of the project design including the potential for joint uses like housing and help make the Potrero Yard a good neighbor. The best way to help is by representing your community on the Potrero Yard Neighborhood Working Group.
The SFMTA wants to be a good neighbor to every community that is home to a transit yard. The Potrero Yard Neighborhood Working Group will assemble community members to work with SFMTA staff to shape the public outreach, weigh in on elements of the project design and help make the Potrero Yard and any potential for joint uses like housing on the site a good neighbor. If you care about the community around Potrero Yard, please apply today.
The Potrero Yard Neighborhood Working Group will help guide the SFMTA's decision-making process to make the new facility an asset to the community and reflective of its priorities.
Role of the Working Group
The Working Group will help shape broader public outreach, provide input on project design, and weigh in on the issues most important to their communities and constituencies.
The mission of the Potrero Yard Neighborhood Working Group is to:
- Foster two-way communications and provide feedback to the Building Progress team on each decision point for the program.
- Deepen relationships with community members.
- Create improved communications and help promote opportunities for the public to participate in the Potrero Yard Modernization Project.
Responsibilities of the Potrero Yard Neighborhood Working Group
Throughout the Potrero Yard Modernization Project, it is expected that Working Group members will:
- Commit to attend the scheduled meetings, and participate in two public workshops.
- Gain a thorough understanding of the overall project and goals of the Building Progress initiative.
- Listen to and comment on presentations that cover the general direction of the project, as well as key deliverables from the project.
- Establish a dialogue with the member’s group, organization, or constituency so that these views can be incorporated into broader public input collected for the project.
- Balance the needs of the member’s specific interest group, organization or constituency with citywide interests.
- Assist the project team by identifying opportunities for broader public outreach, providing input on the project design overall, and sharing insights on the issues and concerns affecting the Potrero and Mission communities.
- Assist in publicizing any public workshops, opportunities for engagement and announcements to the public.
- Respectfully listen and empathize with other viewpoints.
Contact
For more information about the Potrero Yard Modernization Project, Building Progress, or the Working Group, please contact Bradley.dunn@sfmta.com or visit our webpage.
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Published August 28, 2018 at 05:58AM
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Two-Car Trains Now Permanent on K/T Line
By Bonnie Jean von Krogh
Yes, K, L and M lines return to new and improved service this weekend!
“We are very thankful to our Muni riders, construction crews, neighbors, operators and SFMTA staff,” said Director of Transportation, Ed Reiskin. “Your patience and dedication to this project mean we all have new tracks and a safer, more reliable, Twin Peaks Tunnel for everyone to enjoy”.
As you may have seen throughout the Twin Peaks Tunnel project, we have increased capacity on the T Third rail line by running two-car T trains. Now as tunnel work comes to a close, we are excited to announce that we will be expanding two-car trains to the majority of the K/T Line and making them permanent.
Upgrading the Twin Peaks tunnel has not only made the tunnel safer, but the improvements support faster travel speeds and added capacity for two-car K/T trains.
“We have heard throughout the two month Twin Peaks tunnel construction how important it is to Muni customers to maintain two-car T trains,” said Director of Transit John Haley. “With this service increase, we can expand capacity not only on the K/T Line, but for all customers traveling through the tunnel.”
Starting with the completion of Twin Peaks tunnel work, the entire K/T Line will be upgraded to two-car trains. Two-car K/T’s will operate for the length of 3rd Street and in the tunnel, increasing capacity on Third Street and in the Muni Metro tunnel. More train cars mean less crowding and more room for passengers.
“This is great news. Muni riders have been calling for better service on the T Line, and moving to two-car K/T trains will be a significant improvement,” said San Francisco Transit Riders Executive Director Rachel Hyden. “Trains are packed in the tunnel and bursting at the seams during rush hour. Providing space for more riders will make a big difference to people’s commute.”
For the Ocean Avenue section of the line, there is currently not enough space for safe boarding and unloading of the second car. Therefore, only the front car on trains along Ocean Avenue will be in service.
When a two-car outbound K Ingleside train reaches Junipero Serra Boulevard/Ocean Avenue, all passengers on the back car will need to move to the first car and the operator will lock the second car. It will remain locked until returning to Junipero Serra/Ocean Avenue in the inbound direction when the second car will be unlocked and proceed through the tunnel and down 3rd Street.
Please let us know your feedback. We will work with you and all stakeholders as we continue to move forward with these exciting capacity improvements, as this is just one more step in our ongoing efforts to improve your experience on Muni.
To stay updated and provide feedback, please visit our webpage.
Published August 25, 2018 at 06:31AM
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Published August 25, 2018 at 04:41AM
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VIDEO: Twin Peaks Tunnel Service to be Restored this Weekend
By Erica Kato
K, L and M service is scheduled to return to normal this weekend. First and foremost, we want to thank all Muni riders, the construction crews, neighbors, merchants, and SFMTA staff for bringing this project in on time and within budget. Your patience means we can all enjoy new tracks and a safer Tunnel for generations to come.
After two months of construction, the 100-year-old Twin Peaks Tunnel project plans to reopen—meaning regular service resumes at West Portal and Forest Hill stations. Trains will once again run along the K, L and M lines. Right now, our crews are finalizing the last round of testing to make sure everything is up and running reliably. The Nx will resume service on Monday, August 27th.
The tunnel's infrastructure including the tracks, walls and drainage systems were updated to keep up with the demands of the Muni system. With new tracks, the tunnel’s previous speed restriction will be lifted and will keep trains running reliably through the system. Seismic reinforcements and fire safety enhancements were completed to better protect the tunnel’s overall structure and stability.
Last but not least, four new track crossovers were installed in the tunnel that will allow the train to switch from one track to the other during delays and can assist improving overall train operations by adding flexibility to our system.
Later this fall after the tunnel is operational again, there will be two more planned weekend overnight closures to West Portal, Forest Hill, Castro and Church stations. These closures will only be in effect at night -- when ridership is low -- and are scheduled from approximately 11:59 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. on two Friday/Saturday and Saturday/Sunday nights still to be determined. Bus shuttles will be provided while these additional electrical upgrades are done. We’ll keep you updated right here on Moving SF. Be sure to sign up for real-time alerts as well.
For more information on this project, visit our webpage.
Published August 25, 2018 at 02:54AM
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This Weekend: Twin Peaks Tunnel Opening, Dog Days at TreasureFest and the 42nd Annual Bridge to Bridge Run
By Schad Dalton
Hop aboard the 25 Treasure Island for a ride over to this month's TreasureFest! Photo: SFMTA Archives
Twin Peaks Tunnel Opening
After two months of construction, the 100 year-old Twin Peaks Tunnel project plans to reopen on schedule this weekend. Crews are finalizing work and the K, L and M trains will resume running through the tunnel on Saturday. The Nx will resume service on Monday, August 27.
TreasureFest: Dog Days of Summer
Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Treasure Island
It's the end of the month and that means it's time to head over to Treasure Island for TreasureFest. This month's event is for the dogs and will feature specialty cocktails for both humans and dogs alike (don't worry, the doggie drinks are non-alcoholic and certified safe for pups!), a doggy wedding contest, Yappy Hour, as well as TreasureFest's usual staples of live music, more than 40 food trucks, and more for the whole family.
How to Get There on Muni: Riders can take the 25 Treasure Island Route to and from this event.
Muni Service Notes: There are no reroutes or major service delays expected for this event, though some minor delays may be possible due to increased ridership to and from the event.
Bridge to Bridge Run
Sunday, 8 a.m.
Embarcadero
Combining sightseeing with a healthy dose of exercise, the Bridge to Bridge Run has been named "America's most beautiful run" by Sports Illustrated and the course certainly lives up to the title. The event consists of two races, a 5K and a 12K, both of which begin on the Embarcadero at the Ferry Plaza, proceed north to Fisherman's Wharf and through Ghirardelli Square. The 5K reaches the finish line at Marina Green, while the 12K continues on to Crissy Field for a spectacular view of the Golden Gate Bridge (unless Karl the Fog decides to make an appearance, of course!) Participants will then be treated at Marina Green with food, beer, music and much more. All proceeds benefit the Special Olympics of Northern California.
How to Get There on Muni: Riders may take any Market Street bus route, the Muni Metro subway, the F Market and Wharves Line, as well as the 1 California, 3 Jackson, 14 Mission, or the 14R Mission Rapid to near the starting line at Ferry Plaza.
Muni Service Notes: The F Market and Wharves Line and 39 Coit Route will have reroutes.
“On Tap” gives you a heads up about the big events in town and what Muni routes and lines will get you to the party. Look for this feature to be posted usually on Thursdays for a look ahead to the weekend. Check out our Weekend Traffic & Transit Advisory for more details.
Published August 24, 2018 at 05:56AM
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Service Changes - Back To School and Let's Hit the Beach
By Erin McMillan
Across the City
Another round of service changes are headed your way, as part of our previously scheduled service improvements influenced by the Muni Service Equity Strategy, our budget hearings and other Muni rider feedback
School trippers are back! Beginning August 25 the 24 Divisadero, 29 Sunset, 44 O’Shaughnessy trippers are being reinstated to accommodate the increase of school kids and their families using Muni to get to school. This is in addition to our other supplemental after-school service for 27 middle schools and 23 high schools throughout the city. These added runs begin at a school once the school day has ended and then merge into the regular bus route. Visit our Routes & Stops page to see a map and schedule for all SFMTA services. To find the school and which are the nearest bus routes and rail lines, visit our Middle Schools and High Schools pages.
Richmond/ Sunset/ West Portal
The northern terminal of the 44 O’Shaughnessy is changing from the near side of California and 6th Ave to the far side, which helps improve visibility at the intersection. Feedback from the community indicated that terminal buses were blocking the view of the traffic signal; this change could help improve safety concerns at California & 6th.
It’s even easier to get to the beach! As part of the Muni Service Equity Strategy and an outreach study that SFMTA conducted in the fall of 2017 focused on the 66 Quintara, we found that residents wanted more and easier access to the beach. We’re extending service on the 48 Quintara from 6:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. on weekdays all the way to Ocean Beach.
Based on customer feedback, we are increasing weekend frequency on the 66 Quintara from 30 to 20 minutes. This increase in bus frequency will make it easier for customers to get around the west side of the city on weekends, with improved access to connections to other Muni routes.
SoMa/ Salesforce Transit Center
The Treasure Island bus has officially moved into its new home at the Salesforce Transit Center. As of August 12, the 25 Treasure Island will terminate at the Transit Center on the upper-level bus deck.
Past Changes
We would like to thank the public for all their input that helps us fine-tune the routes, add extra service where needed and streamline our entire system. Here are some of the changes over the past two years that you helped us make.
Spring 2016
- Frequency increases: 1 California, 2 Clement, 6 Haight/Parnassus, 7 Haight/Noriega, 10 Townsend, 12 Folsom/Pacific, 31 Balboa, 35 Eureka, 37 Corbett, 47 Van Ness, 25 OWL.
- Weekend rail service frequency increases.
- New routes/route alignments: 1BX California Express, 14R Mission Rapid, 18 46th Ave, 28R 19th Ave Rapid, 35 Eureka, two new OWL routes – 44 and 48 OWL.
- Extra service hours: Richmond Expresses extended to 7pm, 28R 19th Avenue, 57 Parkmerced, E Line on weekdays.
- Upsize 30X Marina Express from 40ft to 60ft buses.
Fall 2016
- Sansome contra-flow lane for 10 Townsend and 12 Folsom/Pacific.
- Upsize 5R Fulton Rapid from 40ft to 60ft buses.
Winter 2017
- Route alignment: 28R 19th Avenue.
- L Taraval stop consolidation.
Fall 2017
- Phasing out 7R Haight/Noriega Rapid and combined with 7 Haight/Noriega.
- 2 Clement/3 Jackson structure change.
Summer 2018
- Frequency increases: N Judah, K/T Ingleside-Third Street, 8AX/8BX Bayshore Express.
- Move into new Transit Center.
- Upsizing of 1AX/1BX California Expresses, 9R San Bruno Rapid from 40 to 60ft buses.
Published August 23, 2018 at 12:32AM
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Van Ness Lanes Shifting on August 23
By Amy Fowler
Starting Thursday, August 23, we will be shifting traffic lanes in both directions on Van Ness Avenue between Jackson and Sutter streets to make room for construction of the Van Ness Improvement Project.
The project, a major overhaul of Van Ness between Lombard and Mission streets, is bringing safety enhancements, utility replacements and transportation upgrades, including San Francisco’s first Bus Rapid Transit system.
Traffic lanes will be shifted on the morning of August 23 to make room to extend the construction zone on the eastern side of Van Ness Avenue from Lombard to Sutter streets. Sidewalk fencing will follow and is expected to be installed on the east side of Jackson to Sutter streets between Thursday, August 23 and Saturday, August 25. In these areas, parking is limited and colored curb zones and bus stops will be relocated.
Crews are replacing the 1800s-era water and sewer systems beneath Van Ness, reducing their vulnerability to damage from earthquakes and minimizing potential service outages. Portions of the emergency firefighting water system, which supplies more than 1,200 fire hydrants through San Francisco, will also be overhauled and new street and sidewalk lighting and landscaping will be installed. This work is projected to continue into mid-2020.
We appreciate your patience during this upgrade. For more project details and to sign up for weekly construction updates, please visit our website.
Published August 22, 2018 at 07:17AM
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Back To School Update
By Benjamin Barnett
No more summer camps, daycare, babysitters and juggling schedules, because today was “back to school” day for most public and private school students in San Francisco.
While we are pleased to report that there were no major service delays or gaps resulting from ongoing operator availability issues, we encourage you to follow SFMTA’s Twitter feed @sfmta_muni for real-time updates throughout the school year. We will continue to provide the most reliable service possible and minimize any impacts by adjusting service where and when it is needed.
In order to address the service availability issues, we are converting 72 part-time operators to full-time service. This alone will add more than 700 daily service hours throughout the system and it immediately increase the amount of service Muni is able to provide. Going forward, we continue to train operators on the new trains, we are exploring options to expand training class sizes and more than 70 operators who have been operating shuttles during the Twin Peaks construction will return to their normal routes by the end of the month.
We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience while we get back into the swing of things this school year. Stay safe and be sure to check out our other blogs for helpful back to school tips.
Published August 21, 2018 at 08:15AM
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Back To School
By Benjamin Barnett
It's that time of year again. Kids across the city are packing their bags, parents are making lunches and Muni is getting ready for the big day. With the first day of school on Monday, we wanted to give you a few tips to ease back into things.
About 57,000 children attend a school in the San Francisco Unified School District, and about half of them will be using Muni to get back and forth beginning next week. Did you know most are within a five-minute walk of a bus stop?
With the imminent start of school next week, the agency will be adding Muni services specifically to address the needs of this particular group of customers – students. And we’re making sure students can travel safely and affordably through agency initiatives such as Free Muni for Youth, discounted youth fares, and the Crossing Guards and Muni Transit Assistance programs.
We're also teaming up with our city partners, the San Francisco Police Department and the Department of Public Health, to remind parents, students and everyone else using the streets how to be safe.
Plan Your Trip
School Trippers: Muni sees close to 29,000 student boardings on an average school day. In response to this high demand, we provide supplemental after-school service for 27 middle schools and 23 high schools throughout the city. Referred to as “school trippers,” these added runs begin at a school once the school day has ended and then merge into the regular bus route. Visit our Routes & Stops page to see a map and schedule for all SFMTA services. To find the school and which are the nearest bus routes and rail lines, visit our Middle Schools and High Schools pages.
Crossing Guards: The SFMTA is also ramping up its School Crossing Guard Program. With next week marking the first day of school for many students, it will also be the first day for seven new school crossing guards. In total, the SFMTA has grown its School Crossing Guard Program this year to 187 crossing guards, staffing 151 corners at 106 private and public schools citywide.
Back to School Safety Tips
It's easy to ride transit to or from school. Every middle and high school in the San Francisco Unified School District is served by at least one Muni route. But if that's not possible and you do need to drive and drop your children off, please remember to:
- Pull into a passenger loading zone for drop-off. If there is no passenger loading zone or no space available, park in a legal parking space further away. Walking is healthy.
- Drop your child off at the curb on the school side of the street rather than crossing into oncoming traffic or having your child run across the street.
- Have your child sit on the passenger side with their backpack so they can get out of the car easily, quickly and safely.
- Talk about crossing safely and remember to:
- Stop at the curb or edge of the street
- Look left, right, left and behind you for traffic
- Wait until no traffic is coming and begin crossing
- Keep looking for traffic until you have finished crossing
- Walk, don’t run across the street
- Don’t use your phone when crossing the street
September is also Pedestrian Safety Month, a good time to remember to slow down and pay attention. Some of the best tips for traveling back to school safely by walking on sidewalks, and obeying traffic signs and crossing guards can be found in Back to School Safety Tips.
Discount Fares
Free Muni for low-to-moderate income students: The Free Muni for Youth Program provides free Muni services for low to moderate income city youth between the ages of five and 18 (students enrolled in Special Education Services and the English Learner Program are eligible until the age of 22) to help meet their transportation needs whether it be in the morning or afternoon. Since Free Muni for Youth began in March 2013, nearly 34,500 youth have enrolled in the program.
Applications are available for those who have not had time to sign up for the Free Muni for Youth Program, and are between the ages 5-18. They can still get a discounted fare of $1.25 when using a Clipper card ($1.35 with cash) to ride on Muni with a valid identification.
Published August 18, 2018 at 05:15AM
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Howard Near-Term Improvements Open House
By Bradley Dunn
The Folsom-Howard Streetscape Project will bring amenities to make these streets safer and more pleasant for everyone. This week SFMTA will be hosting open houses on Thursday and Saturday to highlight plans for near-term changes to Howard Street from 6th to 11th streets and one block of Folsom Street from 5th to 4th. If approved, safety improvements will be installed this winter.
Why make short-term changes to Howard? Howard Street is a part of San Francisco’s High Injury Network, the 12 percent of city streets where 70 percent of San Francisco’s severe and fatal traffic injuries occur. In 2016, Katherine Slattery was killed while riding a bicycle at Howard and 7th Streets.
The longer-term changes of the Folsom-Howard Streetscape Project will require finalizing the design, coordinating with utility work, changing signal times, pouring miles of concrete and making other changes. That work is expected to take until at least 2022.
When talking with neighbors, local businesses and those who use Folsom and Howard, the SFMTA made a commitment to look at near-term safety improvement. Near-term improvements will be similar to those installed on Folsom Street earlier this year and will include:
- A parking-protected bikeway.
- Daylighting intersections to improve visibility.
- Increasing the number of loading zones on Howard.
The Folsom-Howard Team has met with over 30 businesses and community groups on Howard Sreet to gather input. Now, the SFMTA will host two open houses to share the designs of the Howard Street Near-Term Improvements and request feedback:
Open House #1
Thursday, August 16, 2018, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Open House #2
Saturday, August 18, 2018, 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Both open houses will be held at Bayanihan Community Center at 1010 Mission Street.
We hope that you will be able to join us for an open house. Feel free to drop by anytime.
We believe that these changes will make it safer and more pleasant to bike, walk, load and unload on Howard. They will provide a separated space for bicyclist, more visibility for pedestrians, and more spaces for merchants to load and unload. These changes will help prevent conflicts between the different ways people use Howard Street. By adding new protections for bicyclists and pedestrians, these improvements support San Francisco’s Vision Zero goal of eliminating traffic fatalities.
Published August 16, 2018 at 06:08AM
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This Weekend: Polk Street Blues Festival Comes Home and Sunday Streets' New SoMa Location
By Schad Dalton
The Polk Street Blues Festival returns to its namesake home this year, bringing good music, food and fun to Nob Hill. Photo: kennejima/Flickr
Polk Street Blues Festival
Saturday and Sunday, 10 am to 6 pm
Nob Hill
Returning to its original home in the heart of San Francisco, the Polk Street Blues Festival will bring live music, gourmet food vendors, arts, crafts and much more to the Nob Hill area throughout this coming weekend. Taking place on Polk Street between California and Sutter streets, the festival will also feature hands-on kids activities, craft beer booths, bistro-style seating and a range of live music from local musicians on two stages at either end of the festival. This event is free and open to the public.
How to Get There on Muni: Boogie down to the festival on Muni using the 1 California, 2 Sutter/Clement, 3 Jackson, 19 Polk, 27 Bryant, 38 Geary, 38R Geary Rapid, or the 76X Marin Headlands Express routes.
Muni Service Notes: The 19 Polk will experience a reroute around the area of the festival. Other routes in the area may see increased ridership or minor delays due to increased pedestrian activity.
Sunday Streets SoMa
Sunday, 11 am to 4 pm
South of Market
Introducing its first new route in five years, Sunday Streets will take to SoMa this weekend for car-free fun along Folsom Street. Walk, bike, skate, skip, however you prefer to travel, Folsom Street between Essex and 10th streets will be an ideal place to do it as the area will be cleared of automobile traffic and opened to pedestrians and cyclists for their enjoyment. There will be Activity Hubs set up at Essex and Second streets, Fourth Street, Sixth Street, and Ninth and 10th streets and, as always, local shops and merchants will be on hand to welcome all visitors.
How to Get There on Muni: Get close to the car-free fun via any Muni Metro line to Market Street, as well as the L Taraval and M Ocean View bus shuttles to connect to the Market Street subway, the F Market and Wharves Line, the 2 Sutter/Clement, 5 Fulton, 6 Haight/Parnassus, 7 Haight/Noriega, 8 Bayshore, 9 San Bruno, 10 Townsend, 12 Folsom/Pacific, 14 Mission, 14R Mission Rapid, 19 Polk, 21 Hayes, 25 Treasure Island, 27 Bryant, 30 Stockton, 31 Balboa, 38 Geary, 38R Geary Rapid, 45 Union/Stockton or the 47 Van Ness routes.
Muni Service Notes: The 12 and 27 routes will have reroutes in the area of the event. Other routes in the area may see increased ridership and minor delays due to increased pedestrian activity.
“On Tap” gives you a heads up about the big events in town and what Muni routes and lines will get you to the party. Look for this feature to be posted usually on Thursdays for a look ahead to the weekend. Check out our Weekend Traffic & Transit Advisory for more details.
Published August 16, 2018 at 06:22AM
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A New Vision for The Embarcadero’s Streetscape – Concept Design Showcase
By Ben Jose
Today, the SFMTA is sharing a new concept vision for The Embarcadero, one of the city's most popular and iconic corridors. This vision, with separated spaces for people walking, biking and driving, is the result of a deep community outreach and design process that began in 2014 as part of the SFMTA’s Embarcadero Enhancement Project.
In partnership with the Port of San Francisco and San Francisco Public Works, this initiative will increase safety and comfort for everyone travelling along The Embarcadero. The corridor is currently on San Francisco’s High Injury Network, where 75 percent of the city’s traffic fatalities and severe injuries occur on just 13 percent of our streets.
Over the course of four years, the city consulted with The Embarcadero’s residents, businesses, workers and travelers to understand their needs and shape a collective vision for a safer, more functional Embarcadero.
Together, we are reimagining The Embarcadero’s streetscape as a better place to walk and bike along San Francisco’s picturesque waterfront, made possible by a two-way bikeway on the waterside of the street from Townsend to North Point streets.
CONCEPT DESIGN SHOWCASE – OCTOBER 25
The concept design will be explored in-depth at a project showcase on October 25 (5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.) in the Grand Hall Atrium on the second floor of the Ferry Building. The event is open to the public and all are invited to come. More details about the showcase are now online.
At the showcase, attendees can review the concept’s details, learn about upcoming improvements and share feedback on other proposed elements in the concept design, such as potential circulation changes, curb space management and transit-focused upgrades.
While this concept design presents a vision, more detail is needed to bring it to reality. After completing the conceptual design phase this fall, next steps will include environmental review, detailed design, and identifying project phasing and funding sources.
These efforts will help the city focus decision-making on key project details, better understand the project’s constructability and cost, and determine how efforts can be aligned with any future construction projects the Port of San Francisco and its tenants have planned.
SAFETY UPGRADES COMPLETED AND ON THE HORIZON
The Embarcadero is one of San Francisco’s most iconic destinations. It serves as a thriving business corridor, critical transportation artery, key tourism landmark and popular recreational route all at the same time.
This often makes The Embarcadero feel disorganized and over-subscribed, particularly with the advent of ride-hailing and other new mobility options, as well as the rapid growth of adjacent neighborhoods. With so many people using The Embarcadero on a daily basis, many users report that it feels unsafe or uncomfortable at times. Worse, The Embarcadero suffers from a disproportionate number of traffic collisions.
Much of the roadway appears on San Francisco’s High Injury Network, the 13 percent of city streets where 75 percent of our severe and fatal traffic injuries occur. Just last month, Kevin Manning, was tragically killed while operating a pedicab on The Embarcadero. The reckless, hit-and-run driver is still at large and the SFPD is seeking public assistance.
Through the city’s Vision Zero goal of eliminating traffic fatalities, the SFMTA has been making targeted safety investments on the streets where we see the most traffic injuries and fatalities. Each year, we have committed to making engineering improvements on at least 13 miles of the High Injury Network. In 2017 alone, the SFMTA constructed 77 miles of safety improvements, 34 miles of which were on this network.
We aren’t waiting on the long-term Embarcadero Enhancement Project to make the safety improvements needed now. For example, last year the agency implemented a variety of traffic safety improvements on The Embarcadero to create safer streets quickly.
Additional efforts to improve safety in the near future are underway. By the end of this year, the SFMTA will remove the part-time bike lane between Broadway and Mission streets and replace it with a full-time bike lane and all-day parking lane. The agency will also identify locations for additional paint, markings or posts to increase safety for people walking and biking, as well as create a more organized roadway.
WORKING WITH OUR COMMUNITIES TO DESIGN A BETTER EMBARCADERO
The safety improvements completed and planned are the direct result of the agency’s robust community outreach process. While four years can seem like a long time to reach consensus and a design, this process is aligned with the size and scale of the project itself.
The Embarcadero Enhancement Project study area spans nearly three miles, from AT&T Park at King Street to the Fisherman’s Wharf area. The corridor isn’t just long, it’s technically complex with varying widths and travel demand along each block. A diversity of communities rely on a safe and functional Embarcadero and numerous factors must be considered, from loading for local businesses and parking availability to passenger drop-off and emergency access. The concept design reflects both community feedback, as well as a preliminary technical analysis conducted by the SFMTA.
Designing significant changes to one of San Francisco’s longest and most iconic landmarks requires time, effort and inclusive engagement. Reaching the concept design milestone could not have been possible without the breadth and depth of community input the city received and we look forward to continued work with the public to bring this vision into reality as fast as possible.
Published August 15, 2018 at 02:40AM
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