Ulloa and 14th Avenue station
| Company type | Light rail stop |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | September 28, 2024 |
| Headquarters | San Francisco , United States |
| Products | Muni Metro L Taraval service |
Ulloa and 14th Avenue station serves as a light rail stop on the Muni Metro L Taraval route, situated at the junction of Ulloa Street and 14th Avenue within San Francisco's West Portal district. This station commenced operations on September 28, 2024, taking the place of the previous stops located at 15th Avenue and Forest Side Avenue. The station does not feature dedicated platforms; instead, passengers board from the sidewalk adjacent to the intersection.
History
The L Taraval line was initially introduced as a shuttle service connecting West Portal and 33rd Avenue on April 12, 1919. From West Portal station, the line proceeds westward along Ulloa Street before turning north onto 15th Avenue to reach Taraval Street. By the early 2000s, trains halted at stops near Ulloa and Forest Side Avenue as well as on 15th Avenue just north of Ulloa; these stops lacked platforms, requiring riders to cross traffic lanes to board.
In March 2014, Muni unveiled the Transit Effectiveness Project (later renamed MuniForward), which aimed to enhance L Taraval service by removing several stops—including those at Ulloa and 15th Avenue—to increase spacing between stops and shorten travel times. The SFMTA Board gave approval to the L Taraval Rapid Project on September 20, 2016. Initial changes began on February 25, 2017, which included eliminating the Ulloa and 15th Avenue stop among others.
Due to objections regarding the removal of Taraval and 17th Avenue station, Muni proposed in January 2018 to relocate the Ulloa and Forest Side stop one block westward to Ulloa and 14th Avenue. This was intended to offset the loss of the inbound stop at 15th Avenue and Taraval. The SFMTA Board sanctioned this adjustment in July 2018.
On March 30, 2020, all rail services on Muni Metro were suspended and replaced with bus operations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Rail service briefly resumed on August 22 but reverted back to bus service by August 25—marking the final use of the Ulloa and Forest Side stop.
Construction for Segment B of the L Taraval Improvement Project, covering the stretch from West Portal to Sunset Boulevard, began in January 2022 and was completed by mid-2024. Rail operations recommenced on September 28, 2024, coinciding with the opening of the new Ulloa and 14th Avenue station.