Bay Area transit agencies in danger of failing without funding from Congress
Public transportation agencies around the Bay Area, along with their counterparts across the country say they have been devastated economically by COVID-19.
SFMTA board latest to approve Caltrain ballot measure before Friday deadline
The tax would generate an estimated $108 million annually for the agency, which desperately needs the funding to operate the system as ridership has plummeted amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Muni driver allegedly attacked with bat after asking passengers to wear face masks
According to the San Francisco Police Department, on Thursday around 3:30 p.m. officers were called to 11th and Division streets regarding an assault on a bus.
Bay Area mass transit’s future in jeopardy experts say
Bay Area transit systems are experiencing unprecedented financial strain, and transit experts are saying the future of mass transit in the Bay Area is in danger.
SFMTA says 40 bus lines are at risk of being halted due to funding constraints
The agency is already running limited service due to the coronavirus, and says about 40 of the bus lines that are suspended are now on track to be permanently halted.
40 Muni lines to be cut
Christien Kafton reports.
Muni and San Francisco police union squabble about rides for cops
San Francisco's police union and transportation officials began a public spat over cops riding city buses and the light-rail system to protests.
SF supes announce no Muni fare increases for the next two years
San Francisco supervisors held a media briefing Wednesday to announce there will be no Muni fare increases for the next two years.
SF supes: No Muni fare increases in the next two years
Aaron Peskin also said that the city's public Muni buses will no longer be used to transport police to protests.
Bay Area mass transit systems prepare for gradual ridership increases as restrictions ease
San Francisco leaders are preparing to reopen as many as 95% of the city's retail businesses for curbside pickup and delivery. That means that mass transit is ramping up and preparing to get people moving.
Muni returns, increases service along bus lines temporarily affected during shelter order
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency will return to modified service along some bus lines after the agency temporarily discontinued most lines earlier this month in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, agency officials announced Monday.
San Francisco city and health officials provide Friday afternoon update on COVID-19
Among the speakers on Friday, April 17, 2020, were Mayor London Breed, Dr. Grant Colfax, SFMTA Director Jeffrey Turkin, and SFPD Chief Bill Scott.
Muni bus drivers fearful of coronavirus even with route reductions
Some San Francisco Muni bus drivers said they don't feel safe after five employees tested positive for COVID-19 and they're taking matters into their own hands to protect themselves.
SFMTA drastically cuts Muni service; 17 bus lines in operation
The plan will go into effect over the course of Tuesday and Wednesday, Muni spokeswoman Erica Kato said Sunday night.
SFMTA to temporarily discontinue using light rail metro trains, replacing with buses
Muni Metro subway stations will be closed, except for downtown stations which will remain open to customers taking BART during their operating hours.
SFMTA reports employee tests positive for COVID-19
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency announced Wednesday that one of its employees has tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus.
SFMTA employee contracts COVID-19
Andre Senior reports.
San Francisco launches car-free Market Street project
This week, San Francisco is set to launch its initiative to eliminate private vehicles on Market Street.
Man killed after falling off Muni Light Rail Vehicle car coupler
San Francisco Fire Department paramedics responding to Bayshore Boulevard and Sunnydale Avenue at 1:32 a.m. pronounced the man dead at the scene.
Investigation underway after man dies on MUNI tracks
The name of the victim has not yet been released.