Taraval and 42nd Avenue station
| Company type | Light rail stop |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | January 14, 1923 |
| Headquarters | San Francisco , United States |
Area served | Parkside district, San Francisco |
| Products | Light rail transit service |
Taraval and 42nd Avenue serves as a light rail stop on San Francisco's Muni Metro L Taraval line, situated within the Parkside district. This station commenced operations on January 14, 1923, coinciding with the launch of the initial segment of the L Taraval line.
Service
To allow for enhancements along the L Taraval corridor, train service was substituted with bus operations starting in August 2020. This transit adjustment remained in place until September 28, 2024, when rail service was reinstated. Additionally, during early morning and late-night periods when trains are not running, the stop is served by and buses.
Reconstruction
Prior to recent improvements, passengers accessed trains directly from the sidewalks, necessitating crossing traffic lanes to board. Under Muni's Transit Effectiveness Project—later rebranded as MuniForward—the stop underwent a redesign featuring boarding islands and measures to slow traffic.
In September 2016, the SFMTA Board authorized the L Taraval Rapid Project, which involved installing elongated platforms as traffic islands adjacent to the intersection and adding mini-high platforms to enhance accessibility. Initial steps included implementing painted clear zones in 2017.
The first construction phase covering the area between 33rd and 46th Avenue started in September 2019. Work on accessible eastbound platforms began in January 2021, followed by the installation of boarding islands; westbound platform construction commenced in February 2021. This phase, encompassing the platforms at 42nd Avenue, reached completion by July 2021.
External links
- SFMTA: Taraval St & 42nd Ave eastbound and westbound
- SF Bay Transit (unofficial): Taraval St & 42nd Ave