Transit News: Hella Muni and BART news

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Lots of local transit news since our last roundup. Buckle up.

Muni

• Muni Buses Failing En Route to San Francisco (SF Weekly)
• AC Transit strike ban may be extended 60 days by governor’s panel (Contra Costa County Times)
• Muni Bus that Killed Cyclist Cheng Jin Lai Missing Key Safety Equipment (SF Weekly)
• Muni: Missing Safety Device on Bus that Killed Cyclist Leads to Fleetwide Inspection (SF Weekly)

BART

• NTSB: Operator in fatal BART accident was trainee (KTVU)
• Police Arrest Allegedly Prolific BART Taggers On Suspicion Of Felony Vandalism (SF Appeal)
• Man Who Allegedly Threw Hammer At Striking BART Workers Pleads Not Guilty (SF Appeal)
• BART Strike Put Financial Strain On Muni (CBS Bay Area)
• Unions Call for BART Board To Be Charged With Crime Over Death of Two Workers (SF Weekly)

AC Transit

• AC Transit holding hearings on proposed fare changes (KTVU)