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Bus Shuttles Substitute Powell and Mason Cable Cars
By Jay Lu
Starting May 2, for about 10 days
In support of the Cable Car Gearbox Rehabilitation Project, Muni will run bus shuttles for the Powell and Mason cable car lines between the turntable at Powell & Market and the Mason northern terminal at Bay & Taylor. Bus service will begin Thursday, May 2 at 5:30 a.m. and continue during regular service hours for about 10 days or until the work is completed.
During this time, the California Cable Cars will operate as usual to ride through the hills of the Financial District and hit the top of Nob Hill. The Hyde Line will run partial service between Powell & Washington and Hyde & Beach ending up close to Ghirardelli Square where you can shop or eat.
Bus shuttles will follow the Powell and Mason lines and pick up passengers at the curb at cable car stops.
Regular bus fare will apply $2.75 for cash fare or $2.50 if paid by MuniMobile or Clipper Card. Regular cable car fares of $7 for adult and youth and $3 for seniors and people with disabilities are required for transfers from bus to cable car.
Maximizing the shutdown opportunity, we will perform track and infrastructure maintenance work at various locations along the Powell and Mason cable car lines during this time. Most of the work will occur during daytime hours, however some night work is required to ensure public safety at the intersections of Powell and Clay, Powell and Ellis, Mason and Jackson and Mason and Jackson. We will do our best to keep the noise down.
During work hours, streets will remain open, however temporary lane closures are expected. Parking restrictions will apply where necessary for construction and bus staging.
The purpose of the project is to overhaul and refurbish the five gearboxes that have been in service since 1984 in order to keep the world famous cable cars running properly on the streets of San Francisco.
The project started in fall 2017. So far, we have successfully rehabbed gearboxes that propel the California and Mason cable cars, along with a spare gearbox. Work on the Hyde Line is planned for later this year.
Thank you for your understanding and patience while we work to improve the cable car system.
For more information, visit sfmta.com/cablecargearbox
Published April 30, 2019 at 06:55AM
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What Happened to My Friday Commute?
By
We know that this has been an exceptionally difficult week for Muni customers. Whether it’s been concerns over the safety of the new Siemens LRV4 trains, the ongoing operator shortage or today’s service delays, it has been a frustrating period to be sure. We apologize for the inconvenience to all of our customers.
Subway service was suspended this morning, the result of overhead lines down in the subway.
At 6:33 a.m., the lines that provide the power to Muni light rail vehicles became detached between the Powell Street and Civic Center stations, causing a train to stall in the tunnel and halting train service from Church to Embarcadero.
A “rescue train” was dispatched to pull the disabled train out of the tunnel and crews are in the process of repairing the lines. There were no injuries and at no time were Muni customers or staff in any danger.
The SFMTA responded immediately, alerting the public via social media, dispatching transit fare inspectors, safety staff and ambassadors from across the agency to assist customers and direct them to bus shuttles. Shuttles continue to provide alternate service between the Church and Embarcadero stations. BART is providing mutual aid and accepting Muni fares for travel between downtown stations.
The subway is the backbone of Muni’s light rail system, serving more than 160,000 customers each day. It is a single trunk line, which serves the J, K/T, L, M and N lines. The impact of even a single incident such as this one in the subway causes delays across the entire system.
Infrastructure issues; including overhead lines, switches, rails and more; account for 49% of subway delays and stem from decades of underinvestment in “state of good repair” projects. These type of projects are necessary to keep the system working safely and at full capacity. For the past several years, Muni has been working to upgrade the system and improve reliability, but there is still a lot of work to be done.
Some have suggested a connection between this infrastructure-related incident and the operator shortage that is currently impacting service on our bus and trolley lines. We want to be very clear: while an investigation into the cause of today’s incident is already underway, there is no evidence of any kind to suggest a connection.
Every day, Muni carries more than 720,000 trips throughout San Francisco, making it possible for residents, and visitors to the city, to get where they need to go. We are grateful to our customers for continuing to ride Muni and appreciate their patience even as we work hard to get the system back on track.
Crews are working diligently to make the necessary repairs to get the system up and running as soon as possible. Staff with yellow safety vests are at stations to assist customers. Please follow us on Twitter, @sfmta_muni, for real time updates. We also offer a free electronic subscription service that allows our customers to receive real-time email or text alerts about Muni service by route and time of day.
We will continue to provide additional information through these various channels as it becomes available.
Published April 27, 2019 at 05:30AM
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Muni Service this Week: Keeping Customers Informed
By
Over last weekend and into this week, many Muni customers were inconvenienced by an increase in missed service on several of our routes and lines.
A combination of operator absences and operators choosing not to work overtime on their regular days off has led to a higher than normal number of unfilled trips on these routes. This translates to less reliable and timely service for our customers who rely on Muni to get where they need to go: to work, doctor appointments, shopping and more.
This trend has continued, and in some instances, grown, through the week.
We are proud of our Muni operators. They serve the residents of San Francisco with distinction and play a vital role in our city, often under challenging circumstances. And we support operators taking their regular days off. We all appreciate our weekends.
At the same time, though, we support the opportunity for our colleagues to earn extra income by working overtime, if they so choose.
When we’re unable to fill scheduled runs, this greatly impacts service across the system. As a result of our ongoing operator shortage, we have been using overtime to provide about 5 percent of our regularly scheduled service.
Out of the approximately 1,800 operators working on a given day, about 50 of them are voluntarily working overtime shifts on their day off. Our operators have the opportunity to increase their income, while also helping Muni put more service on the street, which ultimately benefits our customers.
San Franciscans rely on safe and reliable transit service. We are making every effort to fill runs and manage service across the city, but there may be noticeable gaps in service on some of our routes and lines. Right now, we’re seeing the greatest impact on our trolley coach lines, followed by our other rubber-tire bus coaches.
This week, we’ve been alerting customers to delays by line on Twitter as well as by text and e-mail alerts. The SFMTA Twitter account, @sfmta_muni, provides real-time alerts about Muni service disruptions, and we have staff available to serve you in real-time.
We encourage our customers to send us a tweet if they’re noticing an extended wait or have a question about their specific line. Our real-time monitoring is staffed Monday through Friday, from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. We also provide weekend coverage 9 a.m. to 6.p.m. (though weekend hours may vary to provide staff during special events). We also offer a free electronic subscription service that allows our customers to receive real-time email or text alerts about Muni service by route and time of day.
We will keep Muni customers up to date as more information becomes available. In the meantime, thank you for your patience.
Published April 26, 2019 at 05:20AM
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This Weekend: Glen Park Festival and DogFest
By Schad Dalton
Events: This weekend will be packed with fun, sometimes eclectic events all around the city that should ensure that there's a little something for everyone. Starting this Friday and lasting throughout the weekend, Fort Mason will host Art Market San Francisco, the Bay Area's premier art fair. Also over the course of the weekend, the Giants will host the New York Yankees for some interleague baseball action. Saturday is for the dogs when McKinley Elementary School DogFest fundraiser returns for a 12th year to Duboce Park. Sunday along the northern waterfront from Crissy Field to Pier 39 will showcase a wide range of historic boats during the 102nd annual Opening Day on the Bay, which marks the official opening of the 2019 boating season. Lastly, art, food, drinks and live music return to Glen Park on Sunday for the 21st annual Glen Park Festival. Read more about our featured events below.
Multiple local bands will grace the stage during this Sunday's Glen Park Festival. Photo: moppet65535/Flickr
DogFest 2019
Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Duboce Park
What better way to raise money for children than by having a big dog party in the park? DogFest is a celebration of dogs and kids that benefits McKinley Elementary School, a K-5 public school at Castro and 14th Streets. Taking place at Duboce Park, the day will feature a silent auction, fun and games for kids, a dog show and much more.
How to Get There on Muni: Parents, kids and dogs (be sure to pay the extra fare for your furry friend and follow Muni's pet policy) can take the N Judah Line, 6 Haight/Parnassus, 7 Haight/Noriega, 22 Fillmore 24 Divisadero or the 37 Corbett routes to near the park.
Muni Service Notes: There are no planned service changes for this event, though service in the area may see minor delays and increased dog ridership.
Glen Park Festival
Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Glen Park
While the official festival wasn't established until 1997, the residents of Glen Park marked their first all-neighborhood gathering 90 years ago in 1911! In its current incarnation, the spirit of celebrating the plethora of artists, musicians, and craftspeople in the community has continued in the form of the Glen Park Festival which returns this Sunday for a day of music, food, art and fun. Along with the community-building aspect of the festival comes its contributions to children's programs located in the neighborhood which, to date, total tens of thousands of dollars ($25,000 in 2014 alone!). You don't need to live in Glen Park to enjoy this event and you'll find the residents are always happy to welcome newcomers to the neighborhood.
How to Get There on Muni: Riders may take the J Church Line, 23 Monterey, 35 Eureka, 36 Teresita, 44 O'Shaughnessy, or the 52 Excelsior routes to near the festival.
Muni Service Notes: The 35, 36, and 52 routes will have reroutes around the area of the event which could cause minor delays. Other routes in the area may also see minor delays and increased ridership.
Remember that you can take Muni for the entire day for a single $5 fare. The new $5 Day Pass, available on MuniMobile®, 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. The $5 Day Pass is Muni bus, rail and historic streetcars only.
“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 April 25, 2019 at 01:33AM
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LRV4: What You Need To Know
By
On behalf of the SFMTA, we want to inform the public of the steps that we are taking to assure the safety and reliability of our new fleet of Muni light rail vehicles.
In light of an incident where a woman got her hand stuck in the train’s rear door, we have been working to conduct additional tests to review the safety of the doors. Yesterday, after performing a number of safety tests on our doors, we found that while all the doors passed safety standards, the single-pane doors at the front and rear were not as sensitive as we believe they should be while operating in service.
The safety of the City’s transportation system will always be the SFMTA’s top priority. The Siemens LRV4 doors were tested extensively prior to entering service to ensure that they comply with American Public Transportation Association (APTA) industry safety standards and were certified for revenue service by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC).
Out of an abundance of caution, we immediately put into place a series of measures, which were also reviewed by CPUC staff:
- Locking the rear doors of all Siemens LRV4 trains until a solution can be implemented. LRV4 trains have four doors on each side of the train, two single doors at either end of the cab and two double doors in the middle of the train. By locking access to the rear doors, train operators can focus on seeing passengers entering and exiting the single doors nearest to them which adds a level of safety vigilance;
- Reminding Muni light rail operators to follow their training and actively monitor the area around the train before departing stations;
- Deploying ambassadors to subway platforms during peak hours and making audio/visual announcements to remind customers that attempting to force train doors open can be dangerous and can also cause damage to the trains, causing additional delays or taking trains out of service; and
- Sending text, e-mail, and social media alerts to customers of our system as a reminder to practice safe riding behavior such as standing clear of the yellow safety zone and to avoid holding the train doors.
We will continue to work with our partners at Siemens and with the CPUC to explore additional safety modifications to ensure that the doors and other aspects of the train function in a manner that is both safe and reliable.
Finally, we want to remind customers to avoid holding the doors open in any way. Preventing the doors from closing can damage the door mechanism and it can also be dangerous. Train doors are the Achilles heel of any light rail vehicle and broken doors account for nearly a third of Muni vehicle-related delays on the older Breda fleet. Customers should always stand clear of the yellow safety zone to allow operators to see down the length of the platform.
Published April 24, 2019 at 07:38AM
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We’ve Gone Platinum!
By Anna Harkman
On April 16, Walk Friendly Communities, a national program recognizing and celebrating cities that prioritize walking and pedestrian safety, designated San Francisco as a Platinum-level Walk Friendly Community. Recognized as a Gold-level community since 2011, San Francisco has implemented bold and innovative programs to achieve the new Platinum designation. The categories measured by the Walk Friendly Communities are planning and policy, engineering and design, behavioral programs, and evaluation.
San Francisco is only the third city in the country, after Seattle and New York, to receive the Platinum label, the highest designation given by the program. This honor recognizes that staff, advocates and elected leadership in San Francisco work every day to improve safety and create environments that support walking.
San Francisco is distinguished by our leadership in Vision Zero. We are taking aggressive steps to eliminate deaths and serious injuries resulting from collisions. The SFMTA, along with our partners across the city, have made significant investments in the city’s most dangerous corridors. We have completed projects on 9.8 miles of the High Injury Network, have more than 22.7 miles under construction and are in active planning and design for a further 33.7 miles of projects. We are systematically evaluating the safety impacts of our investments and using both crash and injury data to inform our decision-making.
Walk Friendly Communities launched in 2010. Since then, the program has recognized 74 cities and towns across the country. The Walk Friendly Communities program is sponsored by FedEx and was launched with support from the Federal Highway Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is managed by the University of North Carolina’s Highway Safety Research Center.
Published April 24, 2019 at 03:08AM
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Back On The E Embarcadero
By Benjamin Barnett
Photo courtesy of Market Street Railway
Starting on Sunday, April 21st, the E Embarcadero Line was put back in action. The historic E Line had been shut down due to construction on Third Street and the new UCSF platform. Now back and better than ever, the historic streetcar takes you from the Wharf to the ballpark, museums, shopping, attractions, famous chocolates and waterfront dining in-between.
Muni's first E Line was based on the Presidio & Ferries Railroad Company's Union Street Line, which the city purchased in 1913 in preparation for the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition. As Muni ramped up to be the primary provider of transit to the fair, it needed a line that would go directly from the Ferry Building to the Expo site in what is now the Marina District.
Today's E Embarcadero does not harken back to days of yore to mimic the old E Union. Instead, it provides additional streetcar service to and from some of the city's most popular waterfront destinations. Running along the Embarcadero from 4th and King to Jefferson and Jones, the E Embarcadero features "double-ended" historic streetcars that can be operated from either end, including Muni's 1006 and the sharp-looking Market Street Railway Co. 1011.
So next time you're out along the Bay and need to get down to the Caltrain Depot or the ballpark, keep your eyes peeled for the "E Embarcadero" and ride in style on one of the most scenic routes in town. Be sure to snap a picture of your trip and tag us @SFMTA_Muni.
Published April 22, 2019 at 11:47PM
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Earth Day and Beyond
By Benjamin Barnett
Did you know that Earth Day, April 22nd, is the largest secular observance in the world? What began as a day of environment preservation in the U.S. is now a large-scale push global movement for clean habitats around the world! Earth Day is proof that one person can make a global impact in a positive way.
In 1970, the United States celebrated its first Earth Day. More than 20 million people across the U.S. held rallies and participated in activities to promote a clean and safe environment. Children, adults, students young and old marched on government institutions pushing for new legislation to protect the Earth on local, state and federal levels.
At the SFMTA, where we oversee all of San Francisco’s ground transportation, Earth Day’s message of sustainability is embedded in nearly every aspect of what we do. Overall, the SFMTA has reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by 90 percent since 1990. There’s a reason we’re one of just four agencies to have received Platinum Level status for sustainability from the American Public Transportation Association.
We are also working with local, regional, state and federal partners to increase the resiliency of the city and the multimodal transportation sector by advancing a number of projects including: implementation of the Sea Level Rise Action Plan, partnering with the Army Corps of Engineers and BART on conducting a vulnerability assessment of the Embarcadero Station and developing the Southeast Mobility Adaptation Strategy which will develop innovative adaptation strategies in the vicinity of Islais Creek.
Here are a few highlights of the recent progress we’ve made in making SF more sustainable:
Muni’s fleet is now one of the greenest in North America.
- Over 50 percent of the transit fleet, including light rail, cable cars, historic streetcars and electric trolley buses are largely powered by greenhouse gas-free hydropower generated by Hetch Hetchy.
- Beyond that, MTA’s new electric hybrid buses use 100 percent renewable fuel.
Fun fact: Muni carries 26 percent of all trips in the city, but accounts for less than two percent of the transportation sector emissions.
Biking in San Francisco
- Our Bike Program supports four goals to make bicycling part of everyday life in San Francisco:
- Improve the safety and connectivity of San Francisco's Bike Network.
- Make bicycling a more convenient transportation option through amenities like better bike parking and an expanded bike and scooter sharing system.
- Use outreach and education to increase bicycle ridership, especially in underserved populations.
- Plan and deliver projects that make bicycling and other non-private auto modes, the preferred way of getting around. MTA is also updating its Bike Strategy which will provide a framework for continued investments in the city’s bike network.
- 92 miles of bike infrastructure projects - SFMTA plans to invest more than $112 million in bike infrastructure over the next 5 years (2017-2021) which will improve safety, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and build healthy communities.
We’re moving our agency towards zero waste and less water consumption.
- At all SFMTA facilities, we’re prioritizing efforts to reduce waste and increase recycling and composting, to meet the goal of Zero Waste by 2020 for all city departments. In the past year alone, we’ve diverted 109,584 cubic yards of waste from the landfill.
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Forest Hill Irrigation Improvement Project - The project aims to significantly reduce water usage at the Forest Hill Muni Station by replacing the station area’s 40-year-old irrigation system. It will also reduce a portion of the sod area, replacing existing sod with a new variety that requires less water, and introducing drought tolerant and native plants.
Celebrating Earth Day
Celebrations start this Saturday, April 20 at the Earth Day festival on Valencia Street between 19th & 20th or the Earth Day 2019 Beach Cleanup at Aquatic Park.
Published April 20, 2019 at 12:03AM
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VIDEO: MTA Board of Director’s Report from April 16
By Benjamin Barnett
The SFMTA is governed by a seven-member Board of Directors appointed by the mayor. The SFMTA Board has the authority to approve the budget and set agency policy. The SFMTA Board meets on the first and third Tuesday of every month at 1:00 p.m. at City Hall, Room 400, unless otherwise noted.
In the video below, Director of Transit, Julie Kirschbaum gives a report on recent subway service and the new TMC light rail control center. For more information go to SFGovtv.org. SFGTV archives of the SFMTA Board include a recording of each meeting, an agenda with links to the specific portion of the meeting, a file containing all closed captions for the deaf from the meeting and an MP3 recording of the meeting.
This week’s Director's Report included the following topics:
- TNC access for the disabled
- Cashless Cable Cars
- Muni Mobile App
- Market Street Railway App
- Cable Car Gear Box Rehabilitation Project
Published April 19, 2019 at 06:48AM
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This Weekend: Cherry Blossom Parade, Union Street Easter Festival and More
By Schad Dalton
N Judah Bus Substitution Reminder: In support of the Inner Sunset Streetscape Improvement Project, a Muni Forward initiative for transit, infrastructure and safety improvements, the N Judah Bus will substitute N Judah train service starting Saturday, April 13 and lasting for two weeks.
Events: This weekend has a full schedule of events around the city. The second and final weekend of the annual Cherry Blossom Festival takes place Saturday and Sunday with its Grand Parade occurring on the latter day. The Mission Crit bike race returns to the Mission on Saturday as well. Sunday will have tons of entertainment options as there will be the 28th annual the annual Union Street Spring Celebration, a non-denominational Mt. Davidson Easter Sunrise Service, an Earth Day celebration will take place in the Mission and Ghirardelli Square will also have its own special Easter-themed festival. Read more about our featured events below.
Traditional Japanese drums in the 2014 Cherry Blossom Parade. Photo: Tehani Schroeder/Flickr
Cherry Blossom Parade and Festival
Saturday and Sunday, various times
Japantown
This is the second weekend of the annual Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival, one of California’s most prominent celebrations of Asian traditions. Over 220,000 people are expected to attend this event showcasing the color and grace of the Japanese culture and the diversity of the Japanese American Community. The celebrations will culminate in the Grand Parade on Sunday. Follow the parade of colorful floats, marching bands, dancers and more as it proceeds up Polk Street before turning onto Post and toward Japantown.
How to Get There on Muni: To get close to the Civic Center start of the parade, riders may take any Muni Metro Line to the Civic Center stop, the F Market and Wharves Line, as well as the 5 Fulton, 6 Haight/Parnassus, 7 Haight/Noriega, 9 San Bruno, 14 Mission/14R Mission Rapid, 19 Polk, 21 Hayes or 76X Marin Headlands Express routes. To reach the area of Japantown where the parade will conclude, riders may take the 2 Clement, 3 Jackson, 22 Fillmore, or the 38 Geary/38R Geary Rapid routes.
Muni Service Notes: The 2, 3, 19 and 76X will see reroutes in the area of the event. Service in the area may experience higher than usual ridership and minor delays.
Union Street Spring Celebration and Easter Parade
Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Marina
The Union Street Spring Celebration is a family-friendly event that takes place annually on Easter Sunday on Union Street between Gough and Fillmore streets. This free event features activities for kids, including rides, games, photos with the Easter Bunny and more. There will also be gourmet food and entertainment provided by local musicians. The parade down the main Union Street corridor starts at 2 p.m.
How to Get There on Muni: Riders may take the 22 Fillmore, 28 19th Avenue, 30 Stockton, 43 Masonic, 45 Union/Stockton or the 76X Marin Headlands Express routes to near the event.
Muni Service Notes: The 45 route will have a reroute during this event and all routes in the area may experience minor delays due to increased ridership and pedestrian activity.
Remember that you can take Muni for the entire day for a single $5 fare. The new $5 Day Pass, available on MuniMobile®, 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. The $5 Day Pass is Muni bus, rail and historic streetcars only.
“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 April 18, 2019 at 06:12AM
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Midpoint Evaluation For Powered Scooter Share Pilot
By
Yesterday, we reached the midpoint of our Powered Scooter Share Pilot. At the beginning of the Pilot, the SFMTA committed to a robust evaluation at the midpoint and today we’d like to share the results.
Scoot and Skip are the two permitted scooter share operators, beginning service in October 2018. Under the permits issued to these two companies, the SFMTA allowed each to operate 625 scooters for the first six months of the Pilot, with the potential to add an additional 625 after six months, pending Agency review.
Mid-way through the Pilot, the evaluation shows that permittees are generally performing well and complying with the terms and conditions set forth by the SFMTA. The evaluation also identifies several areas for improvement.
The evaluation covers five primary topic areas, based on the Pilot permit terms and conditions as well as San Francisco’s Guiding Principles for Emerging Mobility:
1. Progress of the Pilot
2. Safety and Accessibility
3. Complaints and Citations
4. Inclusive and Equitable Service
5. Ridership and Demand
Based on this evaluation, the SFMTA is in the process of granting a modified permit, which will allow the permittees to operate up to 1,250 scooters each for the remainder of the 12-month pilot period on the basis that certain conditions are met. These conditions are detailed in a separate Policy Directive.
The SFMTA will complete its full evaluation of the Pilot in fall 2019, including recommendations for if and how to permanently permit the operation of electric shared scooters in San Francisco.
Key Findings
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Complaints about sidewalk riding and improper parking were significantly reduced under the Pilot.
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While State law no longer requires scooter riders over the age of 18 to wear helmets, helmet use should nonetheless be encouraged to prevent injuries.
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The lock-to design addresses major issues with sidewalk clearance.
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More robust equity engagement is needed to ensure powered scooter share programs effectively serve historically disadvantaged communities, especially low-income individuals.
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Demand for powered shared scooters is high.
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Powered scooter share systems can serve the public interest when properly regulated.
Recommendations and Next Steps
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Continue the Pilot Program for further evaluation and expand the number of permitted scooters to 1,250 per permittee, contingent upon meeting the criteria detailed in the Policy Directive.
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Promote safety as a top priority.
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Ensure continued progress in areas that need improvement, particularly equity.
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Continue permit compliance monitoring and complete Pilot evaluation
Published April 17, 2019 at 03:12AM
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SFMTA Public Meetings April 15 - April 29
By Benjamin Barnett
Central Richmond Traffic Safety Project Open House
Monday, April 15, 6 p.m.
Richmond Rec Center
Nearby Muni Routes: 1, 2, 29, 38
The Central Richmond Traffic Safety Project Open House is being hosted in partnership with District 1 Supervisor Sandra Fewer. The Open House will present final project proposals based on community feedback gathered at the January Town Hall meeting and engineering analysis. Additionally this Open House will provide the community with information on other traffic safety measures in the Central Richmond.
Board of Directors Meeting
Tuesday, April 16, 1 p.m.
City Hall, Room 400
Nearby Muni Routes: 5, 19, 21, 47, 49, F Market, Civic Center Station
The SFMTA Board of Directors provides policy oversight for the safe and efficient transportation of goods and service in San Francisco. This includes the San Francisco Municipal Railway (Muni), automobiles and trucks, taxis, bicycling and walking. The SFMTA Board of Directors also serves as members of the San Francisco Parking Authority.
Our board of directors meetings are usually held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. The agenda for this meeting includes presentation and discussion regarding Powered Scooter Share Mid-Pilot Evaluation findings and Stationless Bicycle Share Permit Program.
Van Ness Business Advisory Committee Meeting
Thursday, April 18, 3 p.m./Friday, April 19, 3 p.m.
Civic Center Conference Room, Floor 3
Nearby Muni Routes: 5, 6, 7, 9, 19, 47, 49, Van Ness Station
The Van Ness Business Advisory Committee is made up of representatives from a diverse cross-section of Van Ness Project Corridor businesses. Members act as the voice of the community and provide recommendations and advice on how staff can best work with local businesses during construction of the Van Ness Corridor Transit Improvement Project to bring out the character that has made this vital thoroughfare one of the city’s grand avenues. Members of the public may address the Van Ness Business Advisory Committee on matters that are within its jurisdiction and are not on today’s calendar.
Our Meeting Round-Up feature highlights different SFMTA public meetings that will be held within the coming two weeks. These meetings give you the chance to share your ideas and provide us with helpful feedback. Join us at our next meeting to learn more about SF's changing and complex transportation system.
Those listed above are just a few highlights. You can find a full list of upcoming meetings to keep up to date on your favorite SFMTA committees.
Published April 16, 2019 at 04:42AM
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Dunes to Destinations: 100 Years on the L Taraval
By Jeremy Menzies
Tomorrow, April 12, 2019 marks the 100th anniversary of service on the L Taraval Line! The establishment of the L paved the way for development of the Parkside and southwest corner of the Sunset District but like many transit lines in San Francisco, its history is a bit more complex than simply laying down tracks and running streetcars. To celebrate this centennial, here is a brief look back at the history of one of Muni's oldest rail lines.
A Destination in the Dunes
The story of the L goes back to the early days of the 20th century and the first streetcar line to serve the fledgling Parkside neighborhood along Taraval Street between 19th and 33rd Avenues. The predecessor to the L was built by the Parkside Transit Company and operated by the United Railroads of San Francisco (URR). It ran down 20th Ave. from Lincoln Way, ending at Taraval and 33rd to connect the sparsely populated area with downtown-bound streetcars on Lincoln. Unfortunately for Parkside residents, this route to downtown was circuitous and infrequent and they quickly lobbied for a better alternative.
This shot on 20th Avenue from 1914 gives some idea of just how undeveloped the Sunset area was around the time that the L was being built. The streetcar line pictured here was one of the earliest routes to serve the developing Parkside District.
An Open Opportunity
Following the opening of the Twin Peaks Tunnel and K Ingleside service in 1918, a real opportunity opened up for improved transit service to the areas west of Twin Peaks. The tunnel provided a much more direct route to downtown than had previously been available, cutting travel time significantly. The City recognized this opportunity and quickly set about making plans for the L. By the end of 1918, construction on the L began after an agreement had been reached for Muni to share tracks on Taraval between 20th and 33rd Avenues with URR's Parkside shuttle line.
An outbound L streetcar enters the Twin Peaks Tunnel at its eastern portal on Market and Castro Streets in this 1935 shot. The tunnel cut travel time to downtown significantly, helping spark greater development west of Twin Peaks via Muni's streetcar lines.
Birth of the L
After just a short construction period, service on the L began on April 12, 1919, marking the birth of Muni's 13th streetcar line. At this time, Muni ran small "dinky" streetcars on the L as a shuttle from West Portal and Ulloa to Taraval and 33rd due to low ridership in the sparsely populated region. Passengers headed downtown would have transferred at West Portal to the K Ingleside.
One of Muni's streamlined "Magic Carpet" cars heads outbound on the L in this 1940 photo, taken around Taraval and 24th Ave.
Bay to Breakers
Four years after start of service, the L saw its first major growth spurt in 1923 when tracks were laid all the way to Taraval and 48th Avenue. That same year, Muni expanded service to the Ferry Building via the Twin Peaks Tunnel and Market Street and began using full-sized streetcars to carry more passengers to and from the developing outside lands. For the first time, residents of the southwest corner of the city had a direct rail connection from the waters of the Bay to the breakers of the Pacific Ocean.
This 1925 photo was likely taken to promote the extension of the L to 48th Avenue. The bus pictured is from Muni's #2 Ocean bus line, which ran north to south between Cabrillo and Sloat.
Expansions and Attractions
A little over a decade after the L Taraval's extension to Ocean Beach, the line saw yet another expansion of service in 1937 when tracks were laid to its present-day terminal at Wawona Street and 46th Avenue. Funded by the Works Progress Administration, this extension brought Muni riders to two of the Outer Sunset's most desirable destinations- the Fleishacker Pool and San Francisco Zoo. Despite the draw of the Zoo, Pool and low real estate costs, this area would remain largely undeveloped for at least another decade.
An overhead line crew installs new power lines to extend the L to the Fleischacker Pool and Zoo in this 1937 shot. As late at the early '50s, many sandy lots stood empty at the outer fringes of the L.
In the intervening years, the L has transitioned from streetcars to light rail vehicles as part of the Muni Metro system redesign but not much else has happened until recently. In its 100th year, the L is looking at another round of renewal and improvement. Work is slated to begin on the L Taraval Improvement Project later this year and includes replacement of worn tracks and pavement, landscaping, new traffic signals to improve traffic flow and safety improvements for all the residents who use Taraval Street. Stay tuned to SFMTA.com/Taraval for all the project details.
Looking for more history about the L and the area it serves? Check out some of our historic photos online, or the photo exhibit we've put together that will be displayed at Andytown Coffee Roasters on Taraval and 40th as well as at the Zoo on April 20th. And don't miss these great podcasts put out by Western Neighborhoods Project: #245 L Taraval, #79 Parkside District, and #14 San Francisco Zoo.
Published April 12, 2019 at 02:53AM
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