SPECIAL UPDATE

The inner lane in each direction on San Jose Avenue will become a transit lane between Niagara Avenue and Broad Street.  

People will still be able to use the lane to turn left from San Jose Avenue onto streets like Mt. Vernon Avenue, Lakeview Avenue or Farallones Street.  

SFMTA expects these transit lanes will help calm traffic on San Jose Avenue, where they have heard many residents share safety concerns about speeding. The lanes will also help make the M Ocean View more reliable.

Construction details

SFMTA expects construction to take place between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. every day to last two to three weeks. While they expect this implementation work to have minimal impacts for people traveling through the area, watch for signs and workers.

Traffic Impacts: 

• While the transit lane is being painted, SFMTA expects one lane to remain open in each direction at all times. Drivers should use caution and be mindful of workers directing traffic.
• Signage and pavement markings will become effective as soon as they are added. People driving should follow all signage and pavement markings that they see.

Parking impacts:  

• Temporary impacts to parking are possible. Please watch for signs.

Noise impacts: 

•  SFMTA does not expect significant noise during implementation.  

Muni service impacts:  

• SFMTA does not expect any impact to Muni service. Transit lane painting will take place when M Ocean View trains are not in the immediate area.  

What’s next

The M Ocean View Transit and Safety Project will add more quick-build improvements later in 2025. In the middle of 2026, SFMTA will begin full capital construction. Sign up to receive project updates to be the first to know about upcoming changes. 

If you have any questions, contact Brian Haagsman, SFMTA Public Information Officer, at Brian.Haagsman@SFMTA.com and 415.646.2410.