SFMTA replaces T Third rail with bus shuttles July 25-26 | The Locally Times
The agency scheduled bus shuttles for the T Third line between Visitacion Ave and 3rd St & Williams Ave for weekend maintenance.
## Service Changes The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) scheduled bus shuttles to replace T Third train service on July 25 and July 26, 2026. The change affects the segment between Visitacion Ave & Bayshore Blvd and 3rd St & Williams Ave. Trains will operate normally north of 3rd St & Williams Ave, providing service to the Chinatown - Rose Pak Station, the underground transit hub serving Chinatown. ## Maintenance Scope The agency titled the project the Third Street Corridor Fix It! Weekend. Work crews plan to perform track repairs, overhead power upgrades, station improvements, lighting repairs, and deep cleaning. The project covers the Bayview, Hunters Point, and Visitacion Valley neighborhoods. SFMTA records indicate that Owl service, the agency's late-night bus network, will operate on its regular schedule during the construction period. ## Transfers Passengers traveling south of 3rd St & Williams Ave must board buses at curbside stops. Northbound travelers must exit buses at 3rd St & Van Dyke Ave to board trains at the 3rd St & Williams Ave boarding island platform. The bus service will run during all hours of operation on both Saturday and Sunday. ## Resident Impact The transfer at 3rd St & Williams Ave will add travel time for commuters. The SFMTA project materials do not specify the number of minutes the transfer adds to a typical trip. The agency directs riders to its subscription page for real-time service alerts. ## Key Questions **Will the entire T Third line be replaced by buses?** No, train service will continue to operate normally north of 3rd St & Williams Ave, connecting to the Chinatown - Rose Pak Station. **Where do I transfer between the train and the bus?** Passengers must transfer between the T Third Street Bus and the T Third train at the 3rd St & Williams/Van Dyke area. **When do these service changes take effect?** The bus service replaces trains during all hours of operation on Saturday, July 25, and Sunday, July 26, 2026.