Church and 26th Street station
| Company type | Light rail stop |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | August 11, 1917 |
| Headquarters | San Francisco , United States |
Area served | Noe Valley, San Francisco |
| Products | Muni Metro J Church line service |
Church and 26th Street serves as a light rail stop on the Muni Metro J Church route, situated within San Francisco's Noe Valley district. This stop does not feature dedicated platforms; instead, trains pause at designated poles just before reaching 26th Street. Passengers must cross a parking lane along Church Street to board the train. The stop is not equipped for accessible boarding.
History
The J Church line commenced operations on August 11, 1917. By the early 2010s, train service included a stop at Church and Clipper. In March 2014, Muni introduced the Transit Effectiveness Project—later renamed MuniForward—which proposed constructing bus bulb-outs to function as platforms at the Clipper location. A limited scope pilot project was announced in November 2019, outlining certain planned adjustments to this stop.
In October 2024, the SFMTA board sanctioned moving the stop approximately half a block southward to 26th Avenue, while relocating the nearby 27th Street stop to 28th Street. These alterations were designed to enhance transit safety and operational efficiency and were put into effect by November 25, 2024.