Benefits of Using Muni’s Fixed Route System and BART
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Since many paratransit riders use Muni and BART for many of their trips, we are
providing some limited information on San Francisco’s comprehensive system of accessible
fixed-route bus, light rail and commuter rail services.
Muni’s services have many benefits including:
- More than 80 bus, light rail, historic streetcar routes throughout the City and
County of San Francisco, with stops within two blocks of most addresses – including
service to Treasure Island and Daly City. Muni provides connections with other Bay
Area transit systems including BART, Caltrain, AC Transit, SamTrans and Golden Gate
Transit.
- Wheelchair-accessible buses, light rail vehicles and historic streetcars. Accessible
buses currently serve most bus lines and feature wheelchair lifts, kneelers, automated
stop announcements, and other features to make riding easier for seniors and disabled
passengers.
- Light rail accessibility at the four downtown, underground stations shared with
BART as well as at five additional Muni-only underground stations and at many designated
“at grade” stations. The historic F-line is fully accessible along The Embarcadero
and at designated stops on Market Street between The Embarcadero and Castro Street.
For more information on Muni Accessible Services call (415) 701-4485 or TTY (415) 701-4730.
- Discounted fares for seniors and persons with disabilities. Seniors (aged 65 and
over) with valid ID and disabled persons with a valid Regional Transit Connection
(RTC) Discount ID Card or other qualifying documentation are eligible for discounted
fares and monthly passes/stickers. For more information on how to apply for and
use an RTC card, please call the Muni RTC office located at 2630 Geary Boulevard
(between Presidio and Masonic Avenues) at (415) 923-6070. TTY (415) 351-3443.
More about BART
BART provides accessible commuter rail service to locations in San Francisco, Alameda,
Contra Costa and San Mateo counties. Amenities include “close-in” accessible parking,
station TDD payphones, station elevators and escalators, and discount senior and
disabled fares through the Regional Transit Connection Program.
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MUNI Travel Training
San Francisco Paratransit provides free fixed route travel
training for anyone who has applied for paratransit services or is conditionally
eligible under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and wants to learn how
to use the Muni fixed-route system. For more information please call (415) 351-7063
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511 Service - More About Bay Area Transit Services
For more information on Bay Area transit services, call 511 – the toll-free Bay
Area travel information number. By dialing “511” (no area code needed), you can
find out route, schedule and fare information for Muni and other Bay Area transit
agencies, service changes, and accessibility information such as elevator and escalator
status reports for BART and Muni Metro stations. Paratransit information can also
be accessed by calling 511.
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