It’s Electric! Battery Buses Then and Now

It’s Electric! Battery Buses Then and Now By Jeremy Menzies Battery-electric buses and cars have been hitting the streets around the nation in recent years, and here in San Francisco, the SFMTA is currently running a pilot program to test battery powered buses across the system. The pilot...

Taken with Transportation Podcast: Celebrating Culture and Community on a Cable Car

Taken with Transportation Podcast: Celebrating Culture and Community on a Cable Car By SFMTA staffers celebrate the launch ride of the 2023 Filipino American History Cable Car. Specially decorated cable cars climb the hills of San Francisco throughout the year in honor of different communities,...

Temporary Parking Changes Will Support Valencia Street Businesses

Temporary Parking Changes Will Support Valencia Street Businesses By Melissa Culross   Cars, bicycles and delivery vehicles all share space along Valencia Street. Photo credit: Shayda Haghgoo, SFMTA.  Valencia Street is home to one of the city's most eclectic and culturally diverse...

Celebrating SFMTA Staff for a Successful APEC Conference in San Francisco

Celebrating SFMTA Staff for a Successful APEC Conference in San Francisco By Michael Roccaforte San Francisco has officially wrapped up the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Meeting after an exciting week that put the city on the world stage. We’d like to take a moment to recognize...

Take Muni to Enjoy San Francisco During APEC

Take Muni to Enjoy San Francisco During APEC By Mariana Maguire Muni can get you to all corners of San Francisco while the APEC conference keeps the city bustling. San Francisco is set to welcome global leaders for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting on Saturday, November...

How to Get to Chase Center During APEC

How to Get to Chase Center During APEC By Janice Tan Heading to Chase Center during APEC? Muni is your ride. Here’s what you need to know.  San Francisco is hosting the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) conference between November 11 and 17. This will require temporary changes...

Taken with Transportation Podcast: More than a Meter Maid

Taken with Transportation Podcast: More than a Meter Maid By Michael Roccaforte SFMTA Parking Control Officers Scott Ong and Todd Baxter inspect a car to make sure its Disabled Person Parking Placard is compliant.  One of the most misunderstood roles at the SFMTA is that of the Parking...