Taraval and 46th Avenue station
| Company type | Public transit stops |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | January 14, 1923 |
| Headquarters | San Francisco , United States |
Area served | Parkside district, San Francisco |
| Products | Light rail transit service |
46th Avenue and Taraval (eastbound) along with Taraval and 46th Avenue (westbound) are adjacent one-directional light rail stops situated on the Muni Metro L Taraval line within San Francisco's Parkside district.
Service
In August 2020, rail operations were temporarily substituted by bus services to allow for enhancements along the L Taraval corridor. This improvement initiative concluded on September 28, 2024, marking the restoration of train operations.
Additionally, this location is served by the bus route, as well as the and lines, which operate during early morning and late-night hours when rail service is not available.
History
The station commenced operations on January 14, 1923, coinciding with the extension of the L Taraval line reaching 48th Avenue. A further southern expansion to Wawona and 46th Avenue was inaugurated in 1937; however, tracks extending west of 46th Avenue were discontinued from regular service but remain intact for sporadic use, primarily for accessible vehicle storage.
Reconstruction
Similar to numerous stops along this route, Taraval and 46th Avenue originally lacked dedicated boarding platforms; trains halted at designated poles before the intersection, requiring passengers to cross lanes on Taraval Street to board inbound vehicles. In March 2014, Muni introduced its Transit Effectiveness Project (later renamed MuniForward), outlining multiple stop modifications for the L Taraval line but initially leaving out changes at 46th Avenue. Subsequently, on September 20, 2016, the SFMTA Board sanctioned the L Taraval Rapid Project, which incorporated a westbound boarding island at 46th Avenue—an addition not included in the initial proposal.
The first construction phase of this project, covering the segment between 33rd and 46th Avenues, began in September 2019. Although Muni Metro service restarted on August 22, 2020, following a COVID-19-related shutdown, L Taraval operations remained halted west of Sunset Boulevard due to ongoing construction activities. Bus substitutions replaced rail service starting August 25 because of complications with overhead wire splices and COVID-19 quarantine measures. Work on the westbound platform commenced on January 22, 2021. Completion of this first phase, featuring the new platform at 46th Avenue, was achieved by July 2021.
External links
- SFMTA: 46th Avenue and Taraval, Taraval and 46th Avenue
- SF Bay Transit (unofficial): 46th Avenue and Taraval, Taraval and 46th Avenue