Get around safely during the pandemic

Travel puts you and others in the community at risk. 

Staying home as much as possible keeps our community healthy and safe. See guidance about going out in the pandemic.

Limit the amount of time you are out of the house. 

Combine shopping trips with others in your household. Have only 1 person go out.

Get goods delivered, if possible.

If you want to see a doctor, call them first. Get healthcare during the coronavirus pandemic.

When you leave your home, stay at least 6 feet away from people you don’t live with. 

Wear a face covering. You are required to wear one when you are within 6 feet of someone you don’t live with.

You can leave your home to go for a walk. Walking is also a good way to get exercise. Keep 6 feet away from others when you go out.

See other ways to stay active during the pandemic.

Biking is a good way to get around and get exercise. Bicycle shops are allowed to stay open.

Contact your bike shop directly if you need your bike serviced. Many are operating on reduced hours.

If you use a shared bike service, keep the shared bike clean. Clean your hands before and after your ride. Use hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available.

Driving yourself somewhere reduces your exposure during the pandemic.

We will not ticket or tow for:

• Going over 72-hour parking limits
• Parking in peak-hour towaway zones

We will ticket or tow your car if you are parked in:

• Any time limited parking, such as 1-hour or 2-hour parking
• Not showing Residential Permit Parking (RPP) permits
• Street cleaning zones
• Fire hydrant zones
• Red, yellow, and green zones
• "No Stopping" zones 
• "No Parking" zones
• Bike or transit lanes
• Driveways and sidewalks where you are blocking others
• Streets where you are blocking traffic (double parking) 
• White passenger loading zones, except in front of schools while they are out of session

Parking meters

Parking meters for cars are discounted by $0.50 an hour from their regular rates. Parking meters for motorcycles are at regular rates.

Time limits on meters will be enforced starting Monday, July 13, 2020.

Parking garages

We have closed some city-owned parking garages. We’ve limited others to monthly pass-holders only.

Stay 6 feet away from others when you use public transit. You must wear a face covering.

Do not travel if you are feeling ill. 

Muni and SFMTA

We have replaced Muni Metro and light rail routes with buses. Muni service is limited to its most-used lines.  

See the map of the COVID-19 Muni core service plan.

Read SFMTA COVID-19 updates.

BART

BART is running fewer trains on a reduced schedule. BART also has charts showing how crowded trains are at each station.

Read COVID-19 updates, including schedule changes.

Other public transit options:

• Caltrain
• SMART
• Ferry

When riding a ferry, maximize outside ventilation if you can do so safely, like opening a window or standing outside.

Rideshare services are allowed. Clean your hands before and after rides. Open windows to maximize air flow. You must wear a face covering.

You can rent a car. Clean your hands before and after you use your rental car.

You must avoid traveling long distances. But you might find yourself needing to travel for an emergency. If you can, try another method instead of flying. Being on a commercial flight puts you in close contact with many people. See more guidance about traveling.

We strongly recommend quarantining for 10 days after you fly in from outside of California.