Taraval and 19th Avenue station
| Company type | Light rail stop |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | April 12, 1919 |
| Headquarters | San Francisco , United States |
Area served | Parkside district, San Francisco |
| Products | Muni Metro L Taraval line service |
Taraval and 19th Avenue station serves as a light rail stop on the Muni Metro L Taraval line, situated within San Francisco's Parkside district. It commenced operations on April 12, 1919, coinciding with the launch of the initial L Taraval route.
Reconstruction
At its inception, the stop lacked dedicated platforms; riders boarded directly from the street after crossing active traffic lanes. In March 2014, Muni introduced plans through its Transit Effectiveness Project (subsequently known as MuniForward) to install boarding islands between 18th and 19th Avenues.
On September 20, 2016, the SFMTA Board authorized the L Taraval Rapid Project, scheduling construction from 2018 through 2020. This initiative involved constructing accessible boarding islands—specifically, an inbound platform positioned west of 19th Avenue and an outbound platform located to the east. To enhance passenger safety, temporary painted clear zones were implemented in January 2017, which were later replaced by permanent concrete platforms in early 2019.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, rail service was suspended and substituted with bus operations starting March 30, 2020. Although rail service briefly resumed on August 22, 2020, it reverted back to bus service three days later. Construction on Segment B, spanning from West Portal to Sunset Boulevard, began in January 2022 and reached completion by mid-2024. Full restoration of L Taraval rail service occurred on September 28, 2024.