Mission Bay News & Updates
Omicron Surge Impact on MUNI Routes and Schedules
Staff shortages due to the Omicron Covid-19 variant surge is causing some delays.
According to MUNI: “Currently, we are missing up to 15% of scheduled Muni service, which means that riders may need to wait longer than usual for their bus or train. ”
Get updates: https://twitter.com/sfmta_muni
Bay Area Toll Changes and New Commuter Parking Lots
The Bay Area Toll Authority has announced the following changes:
Bridge Tolls Increased $1.00 on these 7 Bay Area bridges: San Francisco-Oakland Bay, Antioch, Benicia-Martinez, Carquinez, Dumbarton, Richmond-San Rafael and San Mateo-Hayward
Toll violation penalties were reduced from $25 to $5 for the first violation and from $70 to $15 for subsequent violations. These reductions are retroactive to January 1, 2021 and also apply to the 7 bridges noted above.
The MTC has opened two newly constructed East Bay commuter parking lots:
Albany: 261-space lot adjacent to Interstate 80 at Buchanan Street in Albany;
Oakland: 89-space lot beneath I-880 at Fruitvale Avenue in Oakland (will expand to 221 spaces as demand grows).
Both lots are served by AC Transit Transbay express buses.
Regular Shuttle Schedule resumes Monday, January 3rd
Happy New Year from the MBTMA Team!
Regular Shuttle Schedule resumes Monday, January 3rd, 2022.
Near Regular Service has Returned to BART
Near Regular Service has Returned to BART
- Face masks required
- Upgraded air filters and industry ventilation best practices
- Improved traditional cleaning
- Increased safety staff and tips
- Mobile pay
MUNI 4th and King Overhead Line Installation
Installation of overhead line equipment at 4th and King streets starts November 17th.
Consider taking an alternative route if driving through the area as work for the Central Subway will require detouring traffic. N Judah and T Third rail service will be served by buses starting at approximately 9 p.m. each night that work is performed.
Electrical work will start at approximately 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 17, and should conclude Saturday, Nov. 20. Rail service will resume on schedule Thursday and Friday mornings. Saturday and Sunday rail service will resume later at approximately 8 a.m. The K Ingleside Bus will operate between Balboa Park and the Embarcadero. Customers will need to transfer to the N Judah Bus to continue to Caltrain or T Third Bus for destinations south of 4th and King. The T Third Bus will operate between Castro and Sunnydale and the N Judah Bus between La Playa and Caltrain.
MUNI Temporary Stop Relocations
| Stop Name | Route(s)
22 |
Temporary Stop
On Mission Bay Blvd S, before 3rd St |
Date(s)
Oct 31 – Dec 31 |
Workday(s)
Mon; Tues; Wed; Thurs; Fri |
Hours
7:00 am – 4:00 pm |
Caltrain, Ferries and BART Updates (August 30 2021)
CALTRAIN IS OFFERING FARE DISCOUNTS AND MORE TRAINS AS OF SEPT 30
Caltrain service increases to 104 trains on weekdays, including the return of Baby Bullets and hourly all-stop Local service. In addition, fares are discounted 50% for non-GoPass ticketholders, through September. Passengers using a Caltrain Monthly Pass will get a 20% discount through June 30, 2023. Fare increases previously planned have also been postponed indefinitely. Riders also can now pay for fares through their phone or Apple Watch. You can add Clipper to either Apple Pay or Google Pay mobile wallets.
SAN FRANCISCO BAY FERRIES
Ferries operate on a first-come, first-served basis. Alameda has a new Seaplane route. Fares have been discounted effective July 1 as follows:
- Zone 1: Alameda Seaplane, Harbor Bay, Oakland & Alameda, Richmond
- Zone 2: South San Francisco
- Zone 3: Vallejo
- Short Hop: Pier 41 Short Hop, Alameda Short Hop
| Zone 1 | Zone 2 | Zone 3 | Short Hops | |
| Clipper/Hopthru | $4.50 | $6.75 | $9.00 | $1.00 |
| Discount Clipper/Hopthru* | $2.25 | $3.25 | $4.50 | $0.50 |
| Paper Ticket | $5.75 | $8.50 | $11.25 | $1.25 |
| Discount Paper Ticket^ | $2.75 | $4.25 | $5.50 | $0.50 |
| Children under 5 | FREE | FREE | FREE | FREE |
BART (effective August 2)
BART is adding service and hours: weekday service will run from 5am until midnight Mon-Sat; with 15-minute frequencies on all lines from 5am to 8pm; 30-minute frequency from 8pm-midnight. Saturday hours are 6am to midnight with 15-minute service on most lines; Sunday will operate from 8am to 9pm on 3 lines with 30-minute frequencies.
Congestion Pricing Proposed for SF
August 30, 2021
The SFCTA has extended its Congestion Pricing Plan study into 2022 in order to better understand how commute patterns are changing. No recommendations will be presented to its Board this year.
New Seating Configuration Adds Capacity; Our Cleaning Protocols Continue
July 1 2021
Effective immediately, MB Shuttles will discontinue social distancing requirements. But remember: all riders must be masked both at the bus stop and while on the bus, per Federal law.
We continue enhanced cleaning protocols that include:
- Using CDC-recommended products and processes to clean and disinfect buses daily
- Buses are cleaned before each shift (morning and evening)
- We’re following ventilation recommendations from the A/C and vehicle manufacturers for maximum air circulation-refreshing during service
Special Events Parking Rates In Effect
With the reopening of large scale events at both Chase Center and Oracle Park, SFMTA’s Special Events Parking Fees will be reinstated, starting May 21. Parking meters throughout Mission Bay are priced at $8 per hour before, during and after events with more than 10,000 attendees.
Daytime events (which start between noon and 3pm): Special Event rates are in effect from noon to 6pm
Afternoon events (which start between 3pm and 6pm; Mon-Sat): Special Event rates are in effect from 3pm to 10pm
Evening events (which start after 6pm; Mon-Sat): Special Event rates are in effect from 6pm to 10pm
Sunday events starting after 3pm: Special Event rates are in effect from 3pm to 6pm
