Ocean and Fairfield / Ocean and Victoria stations
| Industry | Public transportation |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1895 |
| Headquarters | San Francisco , United States |
Ocean and Fairfield (inbound) and Ocean and Victoria (outbound) function as one-way light rail stops on the Muni Metro K Ingleside route, situated between the Mount Davidson and Ingleside Terrace districts in San Francisco, California. Each stop features a single side platform; the outbound platform lies west of Victoria Street, while the inbound platform is positioned east of the intersection near Fairfield Way. These stops originally opened in 1895 as part of the United Railroads 12 line, with K Ingleside service commencing in 1919.
The station is also served by , , and bus lines, which provide service during early morning and late-night hours when rail vehicles are not running.
History
On December 4, 1895, the private Market Street Railway extended a branch of its Mission Street line along Ocean Avenue reaching Victoria Street to serve the newly established Ingleside Racetrack. This route was soon lengthened to Ingleside House near Junipero Serra Boulevard. Following damage from the 1906 earthquake, transit operations on Ocean Avenue’s 12 line were restored by May 6, 1906.
The "Parkside Agreements" were signed on November 25, 1918, between the city and URR, permitting Muni streetcars to operate on URR tracks along Junipero Serra Boulevard, Ocean Avenue, and Taraval Street with shared maintenance expenses. As a result, by February 21, 1919, the K Ingleside line was extended southward along Junipero Serra Boulevard and eastward on Ocean Avenue to reach Ocean and Miramar. The city purchased Market Street Railway in 1944; subsequently, route 12 service was discontinued on Ocean Avenue on April 8, 1945, leaving only K Ingleside trains running there.
Between February 2001 and June 7, 2003, bus substitutions replaced rail service during the Ocean Avenue Reconstruction and Improvement Project—a comprehensive street resurfacing and utility upgrade effort. During this time, Muni boarding islands along Ocean Avenue stations were rebuilt.
In 2023, SFMTA began planning the K Ingleside Rapid Project aimed at boosting capacity and shortening travel times on Ocean Avenue. Proposed improvements include lengthening platforms at four stops—including Fairfield / Victoria—to accommodate two-car trains. Initial "quick-build" measures are expected in early 2024, with full-scale construction slated for 2027 through 2029.
External links
- SFMTA – Ocean Ave & Fairfield Way, Ocean Ave & Victoria St
- SFBay Transit (unofficial) – Ocean Ave & Fairfield Way, Ocean Ave & Victoria St