Muni Love/Hate: No more promotional signs on bus marquees

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You cheered for “Equality for all!” You hissed, bitched, and whined for “Go Giants!

Now we can just go back to not giving much of a damn about what’s on our bus marquees. Oh well, that was fun.

SF Appeal reports that SFMTA/Muni will cease its practice of promotional messages. WHY ON EARTH WOULD THEY DO SUCH A THING? you ask.

“The transit agency’s decision to terminate the program is the apparent result of increasing complaints from riders — some of whom are developmentally disabled — claiming that the messages distract from reading Muni route information, officials said.”

So, so practical, Muni. Thanks for that.

Read the rest of the article at SF Appeal.

For the record, we were big fans of “Equality for all!” We suspect you might’ve been, too.

Fast Pass wallets are back!

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Just in time for gift-giving season!

With the help our trusty craftswoman, Heather, we’ve restocked the Muni Diaries Etsy store with hella new wallets. Each has its very own authentic Fast Pass hand-sewn into it, with a backing of various old Muni maps and room for your Clipper card and a few other items. Only $10 plus shipping.

Get one for yourself, or to give to that special someone on your list.

Muni Diaries store on Etsy

Gifts For Muni Lovers (Haters Too)

You’ve got your hand sanitizer and Clipper card holder already, so what else do you get a Muni rider to show a little commuter pride? We found seven cool Muni-themed gifts that would make a pretty cool holiday gift. Clock-wise:

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