Two Way Haight Street and Your Muni Ride 10.20.11
Photo by Andy B
When constructed in 2014, the project is expected to improve transit reliability for the roughly 20,000 daily riders on the 6 and 71 Muni lines by eliminating unnecessary detours that delay buses behind congested car traffic.
The current experience on the 71, said SFMTA Director Joél Ramos, is a ”long and painful ride.”
“I take offense at people who have guffawed at the 3-minute savings,” he said. “When you’ve got a bus load of people, that’s 60 people times 3 minutes each. That turns into hours which quickly turns into days of time for people that are late to work, away from their families, and these are people that are doing the right thing by not driving and getting out of our cars in this transit-first city.”
More from Haighteration:
Currently, Haight Street traffic flows in one direction — westward, away from Market Street — on the block in question. That means Muni buses traveling eastward on Haight Street have to be diverted, turning left once they reach Laguna and then right onto Page. The route brings Muni into direct competition with automobile traffic approaching Octavia Boulevard, which can often make for a painfully slow commute.
What do you think of the Haight Street Two Way Traffic Plan? Good idea to improve your commute?
Steven Seagal on the N? 10.19.11
Celebs riding Muni? What, it’s a possibility. Keanu Reeves, Hugh Jackman, Meryl Streep, and Madge have all been spotted riding the subway. I’m still waiting for my John Waters moment.
Caltrain: Faster than Flying for Pigeons? 10.18.11
From Caltrain rider Andrew Sarkarati: This pigeon is going to be pretty damn lost when it gets kicked off the train at San Jose!
Muni News: $$$ Youth Pass, Mayor Candidates on Muni, Fraud 10.18.11
Photo by Jessica Druck
A few pieces of Muni news for you:
- Muni Admits Fault In Cable Car Accident That Smashed Minivan (Bay City News via SF Appeal)
- Muni mechanic may be banned from working in SF after fraud allegation (SF Examiner)
- Mayoral candidates sound off on how to fix Muni (Haighteration)
- Youth Muni passes could cost $13M (SF Examiner)
Y’all had a lot to say about the free Muni for kids proposal. Could it “wean Americans off of our car fetish” as one commenter said, help poor family, or is it “asking for trouble,” to quote another commenter?
How to Give Up Your Seat on Muni Gracefully 10.18.11
Photo by jm3
This morning between around 9:00 a.m., this bigot (embracing the word f**got) wouldn’t move
his precious cargo for a disabled senior and his partner. The driver didn’t even tell this moron
to move his bags while he continued to belittle a disabled senior citizen.
Ok so this is not the graceful way to give up your seat on Muni. We’ve got some suggestions from our inbox on this matter.
For instance, recognize handicapped passengers, even those on crutches. And don’t take up three seats with your newspaper and manliness. Just a simple “Would you like to sit down” is nice, right? I’d say that elderly, handicapped, and pregnant women obviously qualify for the seats, but it’s still up for debate whether you should give up a seat for kids (and what size).
What’s your tip on giving up your seat?
Quick: 3 Things to Bring When You’re Stuck on Muni 10.17.11
@la_dor_a_thee on Twitter just threw this out there:
You’re stuck on Muni: 1book, 1 candy and 1 random item. Go!!!
Ok here’s mine: Bill Buford’s Heat, balsamic salted caramels from Nosh This, and what the heck, my own LazyBoy chair because you know that sometimes you’ve gotta bring your own seat on Muni.
Quick, what’s yours?
Best Sleep Position on Muni Discovered 10.17.11
Since sleep is the new black, we rounded up the best of snoozing positions here.
A few more best tweets about sleeping on Muni. I have yet to see tweets about snoring. Come on, anyone?
Every Muni Ride Boils Down to This 10.17.11
Muni makes for good cartoons, like this series by Nick St. John.
Or this comedic tragedy by reader Ken.
If your Muni ride is fodder for a drawing or even dinner conversation, let’s blow up the party talk.
Photo Diary: Lines 10.16.11
A very meta Sunday evening treat for you. Photo by Shannon Kokoska.
How was life on public transit this weekend? Care to share a tale from San Francisco’s biggest mobile neighborhood?
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