46th Avenue and Taraval / Taraval and 46th Avenue stations
| Company type | Light rail stops |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | January 14, 1923 |
| Headquarters | San Francisco , United States |
Area served | Parkside district, San Francisco |
| Products | Light rail transit services |
46th Avenue and Taraval (eastbound) along with Taraval and 46th Avenue (westbound) are unidirectional light rail stops situated on the Muni Metro L Taraval route within San Francisco’s Parkside district.
Service
In August 2020, rail operations were substituted with bus services to enable upgrades along the L Taraval corridor. This enhancement project reached completion on September 28, 2024, at which point train operations recommenced.
Additionally, this stop is served by the bus line as well as the and routes, which provide transit during early morning and late night periods when rail service is not running.
History
The station began operation on January 14, 1923, coinciding with the L Taraval line’s expansion extending to 48th Avenue. A further southern extension reaching Wawona and 46th Avenue was introduced in 1937; however, tracks located west of 46th Avenue were removed from regular passenger use but remain intact for occasional storage of vehicles, mainly those designed for accessibility.
Reconstruction
Originally, similar to numerous stops along the line, the Taraval and 46th Avenue location lacked formal platforms; trains halted at designated poles, requiring passengers to cross active traffic lanes to board. In March 2014, Muni unveiled its Transit Effectiveness Project (later renamed MuniForward), outlining multiple proposed changes for the L Taraval line but initially excluding alterations at 46th Avenue. On September 20, 2016, the SFMTA Board sanctioned the L Taraval Rapid Project, which incorporated constructing a westbound boarding island at 46th Avenue—deviating from earlier plans.
The initial construction phase covering the segment from 33rd to 46th Avenue commenced in September 2019. Although Muni Metro service restarted on August 22, 2020 following a COVID-19-related shutdown, L Taraval trains remained suspended west of Sunset Boulevard due to continuing construction activities. Bus substitution resumed on August 25 owing to complications with overhead wire splices and staff quarantines linked to COVID-19. Construction of the westbound platform began on January 22, 2021. Completion of this first phase, including the platform at 46th Avenue, occurred in July 2021.
External links
- SFMTA: 46th Avenue and Taraval, Taraval and 46th Avenue
- SF Bay Transit (unofficial): 46th Avenue and Taraval, Taraval and 46th Avenue