Recent Streetsblog SF posts about Muni

Cafe Owner, Breed, Sway Muni to Keep Two 21-Hayes Stops Within a Block

By Aaron Bialick | May 1, 2015 | 43 Comments

There’s a reason Muni’s 21-Hayes still stops twice on the block between Central and Masonic Avenues — the owner of the cafe on the corner of Central demands it. The SFMTA announced last week that it will ditch plans to remove the inbound bus stop at Central, after a persistent protest campaign by the owner […]

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Eyes on the Street: New Muni Signage, Route Names, and Maps in Action

By Aaron Bialick | Apr 27, 2015 | 29 Comments

The SFMTA launched its “Muni Forward” wayfinding upgrades this weekend with new shelter features, sign posts, and changes to some bus route names. In the most sweeping change, the former “Limited” buses can now be seen rolling with the new “R” mark for “Rapid.” The SFMTA is installing new Muni stop sign poles, which include solar-powered lanterns that […]

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Not All City Hall Electeds Up to the Challenge of Riding Muni for 22 Days

By Aaron Bialick | Apr 24, 2015 | 21 Comments

Six supervisors did not hesitate to commit to the SF Transit Riders Union’s challenge to ride Muni for 22 days starting on June 1, but five supervisors and Mayor Ed Lee haven’t signed on. The split is a good indicator of who supports transit at City Hall — for the supervisors who have a record of legislating to improve […]

Muni’s Yellow Pole Markings at Transit Stops Will Be Replaced By Real Signs

By Aaron Bialick | Apr 23, 2015 | 24 Comments

The days of Muni stops marked with no visual cue except a utility pole with yellow paint and black stenciled letters are coming to an end. As part of the Muni Forward upgrades launching this weekend, the SFMTA will raise the standard for signage at every stop. At the very least, every stop will include a “flag” sign that […]

Will Muni’s Largest Service Increase in Decades Have Staying Power?

By Aaron Bialick | Apr 8, 2015 | 12 Comments

Muni is making major service improvements and shoring up the basics of running buses on schedule, and this time, officials say, the improvements will stick. “This is long term, focused and systematic,” Muni Operations Director John Haley told reporters last week, calling upcoming “Muni Forward” upgrades the largest increase in service since the Market Street subway […]

Muni Double-Berthing Still Delayed Pending CPUC Approval

By Aaron Bialick | Apr 3, 2015 | 25 Comments

The ongoing delays for double-berthing in Muni Metro stations continue, as Muni waits for its training plan to be approved by the CA Public Utilities Commission. After Muni officials demonstrated double-berthing for the CPUC in December, expecting the green light, Muni Operations Director John Haley told Streetsblog that CPUC needed to sign off its training plan, […]

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