Ocean and Dorado / Ocean and Jules stations
| Company type | Public transit stops |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | 1895 |
| Headquarters | San Francisco , United States |
Area served | San Francisco, California |
| Products | Light rail transit service (K Ingleside line) |
Ocean and Dorado (inbound) along with Ocean and Jules (outbound) serve as unidirectional light rail stops on the Muni Metro K Ingleside route, situated between the Mount Davidson and Ingleside districts of San Francisco, California. Each stop features a single side platform, with the outbound platform positioned on Ocean Avenue just west of Dorado Terrace and Jules Avenue, while the inbound platform lies to the east of this junction. The station commenced operations in 1895 as part of the United Railroads 12 line; K Ingleside service was introduced in 1919.
During early morning and late night hours when trains are not running, the station is served by the , , and bus lines.
History
The privately operated Market Street Railway launched a branch of its Mission Street line along Ocean Avenue reaching Victoria Street on December 4, 1895, primarily to provide access to the Ingleside Racetrack. Shortly thereafter, this line extended further to Ingleside House, near present-day Junipero Serra Boulevard. Following disruptions caused by the 1906 earthquake, service along Ocean Avenue was restored on May 6, 1906.
On November 25, 1918, an agreement known as the "Parkside Agreements" was finalized between the city and URR, permitting Muni streetcars to utilize URR tracks along Junipero Serra Boulevard, Ocean Avenue, and Taraval Street in exchange for monetary compensation and shared upkeep responsibilities. Subsequently, on February 21, 1919, the K Ingleside line was extended southward via Junipero Serra Boulevard and eastward along Ocean Avenue to reach Ocean and Miramar. After the municipal acquisition of Market Street Railway in 1944, route 12 service ceased operations on Ocean Avenue on April 8, 1945, leaving only the K Ingleside line active.
From February 2001 until June 7, 2003, the line was closed for the Ocean Avenue Reconstruction and Improvement Project—a significant initiative involving street repaving and utility modernization. As part of this work, Muni boarding islands along Ocean Avenue were rebuilt. On December 21, 2019, a fatal collision occurred when a motor vehicle struck the outbound platform.
In 2023, SFMTA began planning the K Ingleside Rapid Project aimed at enhancing capacity and shortening travel times along Ocean Avenue. No substantial modifications are anticipated at Dorado/Jules stops since their platforms already support two-car trains. As of January 2024, several "quick-build" improvements are slated for early implementation that year, with comprehensive construction scheduled from 2027 through 2029.
External links
- SFMTA – Ocean Ave & Dorado Ter, Ocean Ave & Jules Ave
- SFBay Transit (unofficial) – Ocean Ave & Dorado Ter, Ocean Ave & Jules Ave