2 0 0 7 DISCOVER THE T-THIRD table of contents Thank you for taking the time to get to know your T–Third line. This guide will get you connected, started, and informed. It will give you the tools to help you get the most out of your T–Third line. First, you will learn how the T–Third connects you to major destinations and convenient transfer points. Second, you will find out how to start using the T–Third easily and safely. Third, you will learn about the technology and design behind your T–Third. GET CONNECTED –Where do you want to go? GET STARTED –How will you get there? GET INFORMED –What’s so special about the T–Third? T–THIRD STREET 2 3 Things to see on the 1 Castro Theatre 7 AT&T Park 2 City Hall 8 Caltrain Station 3 Union Square 9 UCSF Mission Bay 4 SFMOMA 10 Bayview Opera House 5 Ferry Building 11 Commercial Corridor 6 Bay Bridge 12 Monster Park GET CONNECTED get connected DI SCOVE R T H E T – T HIRD The T–Third line will provide a fast, accessible, and convenient Access YOUR T–THIRD ride to destinations throughout Third Street and Bayshore Boule- vard neighborhoods and the City. The new line will connect you Greater accessibility allows everyone to the overall Muni network as well as other regional transpor- to get the most out of the T–Third. tation systems, such as the ferries, BART, and Caltrain. • New boarding platforms are fully accessible to seniors T–Third will connect you to these SF destinations: and people with disabilities, making travel by light rail an inviting option. • Castro Theatre • AT&T Park • Each platform has an entrance ramp on one or both ends. • City Hall • Caltrain Station • Wind screens and seating on the platforms make • Union Square • UCSF Mission Bay waiting for a train more comfortable. • SFMOMA • Bayview Opera House • Platform edges have bright yellow textured safety 4 • Ferry Building • Commercial Corridor borders that warn waiting passengers to stay back. 5 • Bay Bridge • Monster Park • Large and easy to read signs make finding your way fast and easy, even for those with vision impairments. MERCHANts ON YOUR T–THIRD • Pedestrian push buttons and countdown signals make getting to the platform safer. • The T–Third passes countless merchants from Castro • Pedestrian refuges at the base of each ramp allow and Market to Sunnydale and Third. exiting passengers to wait until they get a green • Whether you are craving a great taqueria or just need light to cross. a cleaners to get the salsa out of your tie, you can find • Traffic signals timed for pedestrian safety. a friendly place to get what you need. • Audible pedestrian signals to help the blind and • In addition to neighborhood retail, the T–Third takes visually impaired cross the street. you to shopping destinations on Market Street and Union Square as well as to museums, movie theaters, • Accessible curb ramps at every intersection make and family entertainment venues. crossing easier and safer for wheelchair users and other pedestrians. What public parks and recreation areas can In the end, what we do is about improved you get to on the T–Third? quality of life, improved economic vitality, air A: Little Hollywood Park-Visitacion Valley quality, and improved mobility in general. This Martin Luther King Park- Bayview project is about more than concrete, steel, electric- ity, and trains, it’s about helping people achieve their Youngblood Coleman Park- Bayview dreams and their goals. South beach Waterfront Park/Yacht Club Dolores Park -Nathaniel P. Ford, Sr., SFMTA Executive Director/CEO GET STARTED get started DI SCOVE R T H E T – T HIRD HoURS OF T–THIRD SERVIce BUS RoUtes Starts: Saturday, April 7, 2007 Changes to the 9X, 10, 15 and 54 bus lines coordinate with the new T line rail service, effective April 7, 2007. 6:00am to 1:00am, Saturdays • The 9X and the 15 will combine into a new 9X express 8:00am to 1:00am, Sundays bus line. The new 9X service will be expanded in 5:00am to 1:00am, weekdays several ways: T–Third service replaces the 15–Third bus line it will run on Sundays, T. • Other bus route changes take affect as well hours of service will be increased to run until S 1:00am, and FIND YOUR WAY the line will be extended at the north end to THIRD THIRD Fisherman’s Wharf and at the south end to City 6 The T–Third connects you to the entire Muni Metro system. College to replace the 15 line. 7 Below you will find specific route information for your T–Third • 9AX and 9BX services will still replace the “9X” dur- line as well as the connecting Muni light rail and bus routes. ing peak periods in the peak direction If you need assistance planning a trip, please contact • The 15–Third bus line will be discontinued. Muni Passenger Service at 415.673.6864 (673.MUNI). In addition, a full Muni Metro map is available on the • The 10–Townsend will change its southbound route last page. A T–Third area service map is provided on the to serve the 15 line stops at Sansome/Sutter Streets inside back cover. and at 2nd/Jessie Streets. The 10 will then pick up its regular route at Mission/1st Streets for service T–Third Route: The T line runs from Sunnydale Avenue to the to the Transbay Terminal, and then resume its route Castro Station, replacing the Castro Shuttle. Muni Light Rail south on Second Street. Vehicles (LRVs) travel on the surface along Bayshore Boule- vard and Third Street, and then go underground just beyond • The 54–Felton will no longer run on Third Street, but AT&T Park on the Embarcadero to the Castro station. will be rerouted along Newhall Street. The T–Third also stops at all Metro Stations from Second • Metro service begins at 6:00am on Saturdays and and King to Castro Station. 8:00am on Sundays system wide. T–Third service, as on other Metro lines, will be provided by buses N-Judah Route: The N line will now terminate at the between the hours of 5:00-6:00am Saturday mornings Embarcadero Station, not 4th and King (Caltrain) and 5:00-8:00am Sunday mornings. J-Church Route: During peak hours only, the J line ter- minates at 4th and King (Caltrain). During regular hours it continues to terminate at the Embarcadero Station. Off-peak service to Caltrain is provided by the T line. Intending Caltrain passengers should exit at the 4th and King station on the T line. GET STARTED get started DI SCOVE R T H E T – T HIRD FARes Passports Muni Passports are good for unlimited rides on Muni, No matter where you board Muni, you must have Proof of including cable cars. Payment in the form of a valid transfer or Pass. 1-day Passport $11.00 For your reference, a list of Muni fare vendors near the T–Third starts on page 24. 3-day Passport $18.00 (consecutive days) Muni Buses, Metro, and Historic Streetcars 7-day Passport $24.00 (consecutive days) Passports may be purchased online and may also be pur- Adults (age 18-64) $1.50 or valid pass or transfer chased in advance. For more information on Muni Pass- Discount $.50 ports, call Muni’s Revenue Department at 415.923.6050. Seniors (age 65+). Disabled persons with a valid Regional Transit Connection Discount Card Youth (age 5-17) An alternative to a Passport is the CityPass. Children age 4 and under Free The San Francisco CityPass is good for seven consecutive 8 days on Muni and is also good for admission to several 9 Cable Cars attractions in the city. Adult and Youth $5.00/each way CityPasses are available at the Visitor Information Center Seniors $5.00 7:00-9:00pm at Powell & Market Streets, the SFMTA Revenue Depart- $1.00 9:00-7:00am ment, 949 Presidio Avenue at Geary, and online at www.citypass.com. Passes and Disabled Stickers The CityPass is produced and marketed by CityPass, an Passes and disabled stickers let you ride any Muni regular independent organization. The SFMTA does not set the service, and give discounts on special service. prices or policies. Monthly Passes: Buy a Map Good for one calendar month, with a 3-day grace period into Buy a Full Muni System Map, just $3.00! the next month (for example, the June pass is good from June 1 through July 3). Maps are available at most stores in San Francisco that sell maps, as well as from: Valid on all Muni streetcars, buses, and cable cars. • City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 140 Adult Fast Pass® (age 18-64) $45.00 (info about the City Payment Center is available at Discount $10.00 www.sfgov.org). Senior Pass, ages 65 and over. Disabled Monthly Sticker, affix to a • Cable Car Ticket Booths: Powell and Market Streets, valid Regional Transit. Discount card Youth Pass, ages 5-17 Hyde and Beach Streets, Bay and Taylor. Lifeline Pass $35.00 Income limits apply. Contact the Department of Human Services at Muni maps are also online. Online PDF files of the Official 415.557.5900 for more information map are intended for online use only and will not print at high quality. For detailed fare and pass information, go to www.sfmta.com. GET STARTED DI SCOVE R T H E T – T HIRD Proof of Payment MOTORISTS, TURN LEFT HERE! The SFMTA requires passengers to have Proof of Payment on all Muni Metro lines.