Recent Streetsblog SF posts about SFTRU

Muni Switchbacks Stink, But What’s the Real Root of the Problem?

By Aaron Bialick | | 17 Comments
The San Francisco Civil Grand Jury released a report [PDF] today blasting Muni’s regular practice of dumping riders and turning vehicles around early. Known as a “switchback,” the practice is used by Muni management as way to alleviate delays when buses and trains are bunched together by redirecting a vehicle to another point in the […]

SFTRU Launches Campaign to Inform Riders About All-Door Boarding

By Aaron Bialick | | 9 Comments
With Muni all-door boarding underway, other transit agencies are watching and bus riders are catching on — hopefully. To ensure a smooth transition to the new policy — which will help Muni maximize the benefits of faster boardings and higher fare compliance — the SF Transit Riders Union has created a brochure explaining the rules and etiquette of the all-door boarding system. […]

After Delay, SFCTA Board Approves Van Ness BRT Design

By Aaron Bialick | | 21 Comments
A preferred design for Van Ness Bus Rapid Transit was approved unanimously today by the Board of Supervisors, acting as the SF County Transportation Authority Board. Supervisor Mark Farrell, who delayed approval of the proposal a month ago after complaining that he “hadn’t been briefed” on it, said he now stands behind the project after SFCTA staff brought him up […]

What Will the Next Mayor Do For Muni?

By Aaron Bialick | | 5 Comments
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. Which of the top candidates will be bold enough to support a truly transit-first city? Who actually rides Muni? Will any of them support extending parking meter hours? […]