San Francisco ramps up enforcement against dirt bikers abusing city streets — SFPD has made arrests, seized stolen bikes & ATVs, and is using drones, cameras & license-plate readers to crack down. Mayor Lurie and others vow tougher penalties ahead. thevoicesf.org/sfpd-targets...

Just In: S.F. Rec and Park GM Phil Ginsburg is leaving at the end of the year. The department said Ginsburg is joining the Resources Legacy Fund as its next president.

The San Francisco Public Press is delighted to welcome San Francisco journalist Cami Dominguez as a California Local News Fellow. A 2025 graduate of San Francisco State University, Cami previously reported for KQED News and El Tecolote. www.sfpublicpress.org/public-press...

Developer Sells Historic El Rey Theater To Local Church Group

Supervisors approve new traffic safety plan with deadlines for city departments

@myrnamelgard7.bsky.social steps up to highlight the upcoming SF Good Neighbor Week, organized by Julia Gitis. Glad she mentioned it! We'll be holding a FREE lunchtime listening session to hear your thoughts on SF's streets and transit. Wed Oct 1 at Manny's on Valencia. More details soon!

The SFMTA Board of Director's board meeting is happening now. First up is Chief of Staff Judson True who is providing the board an update on the transit revenue measure (SB 63) and a state loan to Bay Area transit agencies.

Bay Area transit funding measure moves closer to ballot

S.F. Mayor Lurie announced that SFO has granted Waymo a "Testing and Operations Pilot Permit" for autonomous vehicle testing at the airport, paving the way for eventual commercial operations.

Bay Area transit news: SB 63, a bill to authorize a regional funding measure to fund transit in the Bay Area, passed the state legislature and is headed to Gov. Newsom's desk for his signature. Newsom has until Oct. 12 to either sign or veto the bill. Statements from SFMTA and BART below.

NEW from me: Toxic rhetoric, including calls for ‘civil war’ and retribution from the right, proliferates after Charlie Kirk killing www.nbcnews.com/tech/interne...

Suspect Arrested In Fatal Stabbing Of Parent With Child Beside Him

Newsom pledges support for Bay Area transit, but details still pending

Big news for Bay Area transit agencies. There was uncertainty about the short-term loan.

Transit advocates urge Newsom to deliver $750M loan as Bay Area transit agencies face fiscal crisis

From Governor Newsom's Office on Bay Area transit funding loan: "We are working closely with all stakeholders on the parameters of a funding deal. Our shared goal is to agree on the terms of a deal by this fall."

Muni is on life support.

The pedestrian was taken to a trauma center after the crash on Market Street, fire officials said.

You can audibly hear the crowd audio be cut during the US Open national anthem bc they were booing Trump, lol.

Umm... What was that about SF Giants?

New: SFMTA Proposes Removing 29-Sunset Bus Stops To Address Overcrowding www.inglesidelight.com/29-sunset-bu...

I took the janky Las Vegas monorail yesterday and it felt like at some turns, it was going to fall apart. It needs some tender, loving care inside too!

Do you like the new Transit app interface?

BART is recovering from an earlier problem. There is a major delay on the San Francisco Line in all directions due to an equipment problem on the track between Embarcadero and West Oakland Stations.

Just In: No Transbay Tube service on BART as they've been told to power down by SF firefighters. A spokesperson said there were earlier reports of smoke in the tube. BART is working on a bridge with AC Transit.

New: Clipper 2.0 launch remains uncertain despite rollout of BART open payment system

Earlier this evening at Market and Montgomery streets, transit, pedestrian and bike advocates denounced Mayor Daniel Lurie's decision to allow Waymo, Uber Black and Lyft Black to drive on parts of Market Street that had been "car-free" since 2020.

San Francisco mayor lets Waymo, Uber, Lyft on Market Street, advocates push back

Seeing this might actually kill a Japanese railway engineer from shock. And yet it's what passes for state of the art in the Bay, thanks to Cubic.

Philadelphia's mass transit cuts foreshadow possible similar moves by other agencies across US

The SFMTA wants your feedback on the Muni service cuts that took place in June. Link: survey.alchemer.com/s3/8416318/P...

Finally saw one of these ads on my Muni bus today.

Yes, Waymos and a limited number of black vehicles from Uber and Lyft will be able to drive down parts of Market Street to pick up and drop off passengers at the following locations starting next Tuesday. Each company is subject to limited operating hours, per the Mayor's Office.

Car No. 1 making an appearance this afternoon.

new religion just dropped

New at West Portal station.

San Mateo’s SamTrans and Santa Clara’s VTA boards vote to join SB 63—a regional half-cent sales tax measure aiming to raise critical transit funding to prevent service cuts and boost reliability. Read more: thevoicesf.org/san-mateo-santa-clara-join-regional-bay-area-transit-funding-measure/

A staff report said the plan failed to meet certain state and federal legal standards and would be costly for the cash-strapped district. The damning staff report adds another hurdle to what was already a long-shot bid, with a vote expected on Aug. 26.

Muni to restore, add morning peak downtown express trips to downtown

West Portal station.

Homegrown Coffee Chain Opens Fourth Location In Ingleside www.inglesidelight.com/diamond-coff...

Latest: Muni taps European bus maker for battery electric vehicles

My train is here.

The SFMTA board today will consider a $10 million contract to purchase new electric buses from a company called Solaris. Meeting starts around 1. Agenda + materials: www.sfmta.com/calendar/boa... Watch it live: sanfrancisco.granicus.com/player/camer...

San Francisco automated speed cameras now ticketing at 33 locations

The legendary Shakedown Street derives its name from the Grateful Dead’s 1978 song, and refers to a fan-run marketplace that became integral to Deadhead culture. It officially landed in S.F. on Friday as part of the city’s 60th anniversary celebration for the Bay Area band. 📸: Stephen Lam

BART keeps winning today omg i love my emotional support transit system 🥹

Muni turns psychedelic for Grateful Dead celebrations

Muni frequency-based service sees success on key routes

The San Francisco Giants are still in contention for a playoff spot despite recent scuffles. But what might Buster Posey do to strengthen his team’s hand?