Muni driver Tammy in YouTube documentary

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Rider Carlos sent us a documentary he found on YouTube about a Muni driver. It was none other than Tammy, who held a great party on the 33-Stanyan for her riders (see Greg’s post about Tammy in May).

“The Front Seat — A documentary about San Francisco Muni Bus Drivers” was made by Sara Biegelsen at Digital Video Workshops. In it, Tammy talks about why she takes her job so seriously: “All these people on my bus, I’m responsible. Their lives are in my hands. You can’t put a price on that.” She also explains how drivers sometimes have to adjust their mood based on the line they’re driving.

Thanks, Carlos, for the tip. And thank you, Tammy, for your amazing attitude. It’s great to see you in motion.

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Weekend photos: Goin’ retro in the now

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Photo by Flickr user _lmc

This short week sure did pack quite a punch. Four-day weeks often remind of us what’s left in the juicer’s reservoir — condensed everything, and not too savory.

Anyhow, Muni seems to have held up fairly well, all things considered. Here’s a look back at the week in Muni news:

– Muni Weighs How to Restore Service If It Gets the Chance (StreetsblogSF)
– Muni budget still in limbo (City Insider)
– SFMTA Board Urges Board of Supervisors to Put Revenue Measure on Ballot (StreetsblogSF)
– Cyclist collides with F-Market streetcar (SF Examiner)

And looking ahead to this weekend, the SFMTA advises of the Union Street Fair, which will take place from 10 to 6 Saturday and Sunday. It will affect service on the 22-Fillmore, 30-Stockton, and 45-Union/Stockton in the Union/Fillmore area. The Statuto Race on Sunday will affect 39-Coit service Stockton/North Point vicinity. And on Saturday, the Saint Boniface Church Anniversary will detour service on the 5-Fulton in the Golden Gate/Leavenworth area.

Once this paste known as humidity lightens up, please breathe again. And have a great weekend!

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A month of Muni, in visual form

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A month of Muni

Ever wonder how the gods see Muni? Us, too. Eric Fischer has gone and outdone himself with the above image. According to Mr. Fischer:

“Average speed at each location according to NextBus, April 13 – May 21, 2010. Black is stopped (less than 3 mph). Red is slow (3-5 mph). Blue is normal operating speed (5-9 mph). Yellow is fast service (9-19 mph). Green is rapid movement (faster than 19 mph).”

Who knew Muni data could be so purty? I’m going to think of this next time I’m stuck on a metro car in a tunnel.

Oh, but our boy Eric isn’t done just yet:

A month of Muni

“Average speed at each location according to NextBus, April 13 – May 21, 2010. Each level of gray represents a speed increment of 0.1 mph, up to a threshold of 24 mph.”

24 mph, eh? I’d like, just once, to be on that bus.

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