{"id":912,"date":"2025-04-03T15:53:51","date_gmt":"2025-04-03T15:53:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/snaplive.news\/bay-area-news\/sfmta-proposes-additional-muni-service-cuts-affecting-5-fulton-9-san-bruno-and-31-balboa\/"},"modified":"2025-04-03T15:53:52","modified_gmt":"2025-04-03T15:53:52","slug":"sfmta-proposes-additional-muni-service-cuts-affecting-5-fulton-9-san-bruno-and-31-balboa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/snaplive.news\/bay-area-news\/sfmta-proposes-additional-muni-service-cuts-affecting-5-fulton-9-san-bruno-and-31-balboa\/","title":{"rendered":"SFMTA Proposes Additional Muni Service Cuts, Affecting 5-Fulton, 9-San Bruno, and 31-Balboa"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 id=\"sfmta-proposes-additional-muni-service-cuts-aPfZilziQS\">SFMTA Proposes Additional Muni Service Cuts<\/h1>\n<h2 id=\"overview-aPfZilziQS\">Overview<\/h2>\n<p>The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) has proposed additional service cuts for three Muni bus lines &#8211; 5-Fulton, 9-San Bruno, and 31-Balboa. These cuts are part of the agency&#8217;s efforts to address budget deficits caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p><div id=\"snapl-id3975052646\" class=\"snapl-idcontent snapl-identity-placement\"><div class=\"snapl-idadlabel\">Ads<\/div><h5><a href=\"https:\/\/aicopilotx.com\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-185\" src=\"https:\/\/snaplive.news\/bay-area-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/copilotx250x50-3-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"50\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/aicopilotx.com\">Automate Your Business with AI<\/a><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"details-of-the-proposed-cuts-aPfZilziQS\">Details of the Proposed Cuts<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The 5-Fulton line will see a reduction in service frequency during peak hours, with buses running every 8 minutes instead of the current 6 minutes.<\/li>\n<li>The 9-San Bruno line will have its service hours reduced, with buses running from 6am to 10pm instead of the current 5am to 1am.<\/li>\n<li>The 31-Balboa line will also have its service hours reduced, with buses running from 6am to 10pm instead of the current 5am to 1am.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"impact-on-commuters-aPfZilziQS\">Impact on Commuters<\/h2>\n<p>These proposed cuts will affect thousands of commuters who rely on these bus lines for their daily commute. Longer wait times and reduced service hours could lead to overcrowding and delays, making it difficult for essential workers and residents to get to their destinations on time.<\/p><div id=\"snapl-id2746320354\" class=\"snapl-idcontent_2 snapl-identity-placement\"><div class=\"snapl-idadlabel\">Ads<\/div><p><a href=\"https:\/\/rumiawards.com\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7270\" src=\"https:\/\/snaplive.news\/bay-area-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/Rumi-300x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/snaplive.news\/bay-area-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/Rumi-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/snaplive.news\/bay-area-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/Rumi-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/snaplive.news\/bay-area-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/Rumi-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/snaplive.news\/bay-area-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/Rumi.jpeg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"public-feedback-aPfZilziQS\">Public Feedback<\/h2>\n<p>The SFMTA is seeking public feedback on these proposed cuts through an online survey and virtual public meetings. 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If approved, the service changes will go into effect in January 2021.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"summary-aPfZilziQS\">Summary<\/h2>\n<p>The SFMTA has proposed additional service cuts for three Muni bus lines &#8211; 5-Fulton, 9-San Bruno, and 31-Balboa &#8211; in an effort to address budget deficits caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. These cuts will impact commuters and the agency is seeking public feedback before making a final decision. The SFMTA Board of Directors is expected to vote on the proposed cuts in December, with changes potentially taking effect in January 2021.<\/p>\n<div id=\"snapl-id3965758466\" class=\"snapl-idafter-content snapl-identity-placement\"><div class=\"snapl-idadlabel\">Ads<\/div><p><a href=\"https:\/\/bayareahvacpros.com\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-491\" src=\"https:\/\/snaplive.news\/bay-area-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/pa116-300x188.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"128\" height=\"80\" srcset=\"https:\/\/snaplive.news\/bay-area-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/pa116-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/snaplive.news\/bay-area-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/pa116.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 128px) 100vw, 128px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/bayareahvacpros.com\">Bay Area HVAC Pros<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><div id=\"snapl-id1024577179\" class=\"snapl-idafter-content_2 snapl-identity-placement\"><div class=\"snapl-idadlabel\">Ads<\/div><p><a href=\"https:\/\/bayareapropertymanage.com\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-493\" src=\"https:\/\/snaplive.news\/bay-area-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/solar20-300x180.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"153\" height=\"92\" srcset=\"https:\/\/snaplive.news\/bay-area-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/solar20-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/snaplive.news\/bay-area-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/solar20.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 153px) 100vw, 153px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bayareapropertymanage.com\">Bay Area Property Management<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;SFMTA proposes more Muni service cuts for 5-Fulton, 9-San Bruno, and 31-Balboa routes. 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