Carl and Stanyan station
| Company type | Light rail station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | 1928-10-21 |
| Headquarters | San Francisco , United States |
| Products | Muni Metro N Judah line service |
Carl and Stanyan station serves as a light rail stop on San Francisco's Muni Metro N Judah line, located within the Cole Valley area. Established on October 21, 1928, this station is situated approximately two blocks away from Kezar Stadium. It includes an eastbound transit bulb that extends the sidewalk along Carl Street to form a side platform, enabling easier boarding for passengers. Those traveling westbound wait on the sidewalk and must cross a traffic lane to board the train. This station does not offer accessible facilities for individuals with disabilities.
During early morning and late-night periods when train service is unavailable, the stop is additionally served by the and bus lines.
Transit bulbs
Trains on the N Judah line operate along Carl Street, stopping just before reaching Stanyan Street in both travel directions. In 2007, SFMTA introduced plans for an eastbound transit bulb at this location, along with two similar bulbs at the nearby Carl and Cole station, to increase boarding space and remove the necessity for passengers to cross active traffic lanes. These proposals were approved in 2011, with construction finalized by 2012.
The March 2014 Muni Transit Effectiveness Project—later renamed MuniForward—recommended further modifications to stops on the N Judah line, including adding a westbound bulb at Stanyan. Two key initiatives—installing accessible platforms at Judah and 28th Avenue station and implementing streetscape enhancements along Irving Street—were prioritized for prompt execution alongside rail replacements and seismic improvements to the Sunset Tunnel. The Inner Sunset Streetscape Project, which features the new westbound bulb at Stanyan, commenced construction during weekend service interruptions in September 2017.
External links
- SFMTA – Carl St & Stanyan St inbound and outbound
- SF Bay Transit (unofficial) – Carl St & Stanyan St