San Francisco is Made for Walking | SFMTA

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Headed out on an urban hike? Shopping at your local farmer’s market? Walking to work? There are many ways the SFMTA works to improve walking in San Francisco.

Commitment to a Walkable City

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Pedestrian Program and Vision Our plans and investment for safer streets and sidewalks

Vision Zero SF Help us eliminate traffic-related deaths by joining Vision Zero SF

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Pedestrian Safety Projects Check out our projects to making walking safer and better

Building a More Walkable City

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Vision Zero Quick-Build Projects Bringing safety improvements to the streets faster

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Pedestrian Improvements Toolkit Check out the the measures we use to make San Francisco a walkable city

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Daylighting A citywide initiative to create safer crosswalks

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Slow Streets Shared neighborhood spaces for safe walking and biking

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Safe Streets Evaluation Safety Improvements Fact Sheets and Program Details

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Speed Management Learn about our plans to implement safe speed limits across the city

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Accessibility Learn about SFMTA’s accessibility services

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Make Your Muni Connection View schedules, planners, fares—and map out your next trip

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Safety Education Campaigns Browse our campaigns and programs promoting safe walking

Special Programs

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Play Streets Temporarily transform your block into a playground

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School Safety Check out our programs to get students to school safely

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Sunday Streets Enjoy neighborhoods with Sunday Streets

Request Safety Improvements

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Crossing Guard Requests Like to see a crossing guard at your school corner?

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Residential Traffic Calming Reduce traffic speed in your neighborhood, apply for an evaluation of your block

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Accessible Pedestrian Signals Request an audio-based crosswalk signal for your intersection

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General Safety Requests Request general changes to streets, including new signs and crosswalks

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Request Transit Shelters Waiting for Muni? Get a transit shelter installed in a new location.