Taraval and Sunset station
| Company type | Light rail station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | January 14, 1923 |
| Headquarters | San Francisco , United States |
Area served | Parkside district, San Francisco |
| Products | Muni Metro L Taraval line service |
Taraval and Sunset serves as a light rail station on San Francisco's Muni Metro L Taraval line, situated within the Parkside district. This stop began operations with the launch of the L Taraval line's second segment on January 14, 1923.
Service
To accommodate upgrades along the L Taraval corridor, bus service temporarily replaced rail operations starting in August 2020. Train service recommenced on September 28, 2024, following the completion of these enhancements.
In addition to trains, this station is accessible via the bus route and the and lines, which operate during early morning and late-night hours when rail service is inactive.
Reconstruction
Positioned at the intersection of Taraval Street and Sunset Boulevard, the station’s configuration is comparable to that of Judah and Sunset stops: an eastbound platform at curb level located between 37th Avenue and Sunset, featuring an accessible mini-high section west of 37th Avenue; westbound platforms are placed between Sunset and 36th Avenue.
The Transit Effectiveness Project (later rebranded as MuniForward) introduced various modifications for the L Taraval line in March 2014; however, Taraval and Sunset remained unchanged due to its existing platform design. On September 20, 2016, the SFMTA Board approved the L Taraval Rapid Project, which entailed lengthening platforms to accommodate full train sets and banning left turns at 36th and 37th Avenues.
Phase one construction, covering the stretch from 33rd to 46th Avenue, commenced in September 2019. Although Muni Metro resumed operations in August 2020 after a COVID-19 shutdown, service west of Sunset on the L Taraval line stayed suspended for ongoing construction. Trains terminated at the westbound platform at Sunset using a crossover located just west of 35th Avenue. Due to overhead wire problems and a COVID-19 quarantine, bus substitution resumed on August 25.
Work on rebuilding an accessible eastbound platform began on October 26, 2020, with subsequent westbound platform renovations occurring later that year. The first phase—including improvements at Sunset Boulevard—was finalized in July 2021.
External links
- SFMTA: Taraval Street and Sunset Boulevard eastbound and westbound
- SF Bay Transit (unofficial): Taraval St & Sunset Blvd