Man tries to get a pony on board U.K. train 05.22.11
Sounds like the first line of a joke, but it actually happened.
Amy at Tiny Rides alerts us to the story of a mysterious man who’s been spotted with his white pony in the Wrexham, North Wales, train station. The video above is taken from the security camera at the station. The pair has also been spotted at hospital and pub, to put it Britishly.
We’ve published many posts showing non-human passengers on Muni. But we’ve never seen one you could potentially use as transportation in lieu of the bus.
Weekend Photos 05.20.11
Photo by Robert B. Livingston
Here are more Muni photos for your enjoyment. Scroll down to see what adorable stowaway we found on the bus.
And remember: help us find your amazing Muni pictures by dropping them in our Muni Photo Pool!
Photo by Sergio
Photo by FlickeringAbility
Photo by Patrick
As promised:
Photo by Scott Perry
God of Public Transit Lives Here 05.20.11
The God of Public Transportation looks pretty auspicious to me. She’s got two bucks at the ready and kick-ass boots. And she’s riding the storied 38-Geary.
Check out the Tenderloin Geographic Society‘s other photo finds around the city.
Muni Headlines This Week: Mediation, Setbacks, and Subways 05.20.11
Photo by Christina
Here’s a recap of Muni news this past week:
- Muni, state regulator head into mediation over rail safety allegations (SFGate)
- F-Market extension faces setback (SF Examiner)
- Muni management seeking to change disciplinary process for its operators (SF Examiner)
- Joel Ramos embraced by the Board of Supervisors for SFMTA board seat (SF Examiner)
- Citizens group to get update Thursday night on Central Subway project (SF Examiner)
New Muni Seating Options 05.20.11
Photo by Eric Wilson
Yet another case of taking the issue of Muni seating into our own hands.
See more seating options, inspired by other cities who think you’re a public transit royalty.
Was something in the air this morning on Muni? 05.19.11
Photo by Todd Lappin
To whit:
Muni driver greeted me with a smile, “good morning sir, everything good today.”. #5578 rt. 30 you are an example. – @sgharms
I think I might have boarded Muni airline 30x. Busdriver said that we might expect sunny weather on the other side of the broadway tunnel. – @bmson
This #Muni driver is entirely too cheery for his AM 30x clientele. Not complaining–it beats the usual driver surliness. – @sfkatya
After I filled out a scathing survey on MUNI, this lovely T-Line driver waited for me as I ran for the train. Karma? – @katinaminer
This makes us wonder: If the operators union were to craft a totally coordinated, skillfully executed PR campaign to be friendly and efficient, would it change your opinion of the system as a whole?
And keep up the good attitudes, Nice Drivers.
BART in the beginning 05.19.11
Photo courtesy The Poop, via AP
The Poop’s Peter Hartlaub today published a post and some killer photos from when BART was being built. Of the photos, we especially liked the one above, with Richard Nixon about to pimp walk onto BART. Go, Dick!
Meanwhile, in Watergate news that October 1972 day …
The Coming N-Judah Express Bus 05.19.11
Photo by Whole Wheat Toast
According to SF Appeal:
Morning peak express buses will make 11 stops between 48th Avenue and 19th Avenue along Judah Street before beelining to Bush and Montgomery streets.
Similarly, evening express service will begin at Sutter and Sansome streets and will run express to 19th Avenue and Judah Street before making 11 local stops.
So, Outer Sunset Muni riders, we wanna know: What you think about this new service? It’s set to begin on June 13. Yea or nay?
Singularity Update: BART ticket machines now work with Clipper 05.19.11
Photo by AgentAkit
SF Appeal this morning reports that all the ticket machines in every BART station now include Clipper functionality. I’ve been seeing those little RFID medallions on the machines for a few months now. I guess they’re all operational.
If they work better than the transponders on turnstiles and Muni vehicles, this is a good thing. Or?
When Muni’s buses can’t get you there … 05.18.11
Photo by terrapin_sf
Why not give a scooter a try?
Also, whose is this? It’s even got the “Thank you for riding Muni” sticker on it. How much awesome is this?
Ride Muni like a boss. Our Fast Pass Clipper card holders and Muni Diaries T-shirts are all on sale 
