Madhu Unnikrishnan

2 weeks ago | sfmta.com | Madhu Unnikrishnan

We saw a boost in people riding and sending in praise – commendations – for our operators on Transit Employee Appreciation Day. Thank you for your support. March 18 this year was a banner day here at the SFMTA. It was Transit Employee Appreciation Day, and so many of you rode Muni and showed your appreciation that it’s our turn to thank you. How many? We surpassed 531,000 riders on March 18, or 35,000 more riders than our average daily March ridership.

1 month ago | sfmta.com | Madhu Unnikrishnan

This has been a bit of a quest for Muni bus operator Mc Allen. “Muni operators often are invisible to the public,” he said. “I wanted to do something about it.”Allen realized that many passengers may not know there’s a commendation system for operators. He created a website to let riders know how to commend operators. “I want to remind San Franciscans that there is a way to show your appreciation,” he said.

Nov 26, 2024 | sfmta.com | Madhu Unnikrishnan

Denise Green addresses the SFMTA Board of Directors during her special recognition award. Muni’s operators and station personnel are on the front lines of our city’s security. They help keep passengers and people in our stations safe from danger. And earlier this year, we had a standout example. On the morning of Feb. 19, Transit Supervisor Denise Green was at her usual spot in Muni’s Chinatown station. A young woman approached the booth and asked Denise for directions on the Southbound T Third.

Nov 5, 2024 | sfmta.com | Madhu Unnikrishnan

Parking this close to an intersection could soon get you a warning. Next year, you could face a fine. On Nov. 11, 2024, we will begin issuing written warnings for vehicles parked within 20 feet of any crosswalk in the direction of approaching traffic. For example, you could receive a warning if you park less than 20 feet in front of a stop sign. We’re doing this to comply with the statewide “Daylighting Law” (Assembly Bill 413). It went into effect at the beginning of 2024. Starting Jan.

Oct 23, 2024 | sfmta.com | Madhu Unnikrishnan

These routes connect neighborhoods and communities. They take people where they want to go for shopping, social visits and medical appointments. They help riders get to parks and restaurants – all the things we do outside of working in an office. “Although we continue to support downtown’s recovery, Muni today is far better at connecting neighborhoods across our city than in years past, at least in the 30 years I’ve been a regular Muni rider” said Jeffrey Tumlin, SFMTA director of transportation.