Eugenia Chien has been eavesdropping on the 47, 49, or 1 lines since the mid-90's. She lives by the adage, "Anything can happen on Muni" (and also, "That's not water.")

Weekend Photos: Lomography Edition


Photo by Kim

Today’s weekend photos features entries to the Lomography contest — which ends tonight at midnight! — on our Facebook page. A couple of weeks ago, LomographySF took us and a group of analog enthusiasts on a photowalk to document our favorite subject.

But now it’s up to all of you to vote for the best photo. The photo with the most likes wins a 110 Fisheye camera from LomographySF, plus a roll of 110 film. Voting ends today at 11:59 p.m. Head over to the Facebook album to vote!

Vote for your Favorite Lomography Photo

Enjoy these photos and your weekend!


Photo by Brooke


Photo by Jen


Photo by John


Photo by Mavis


Photo by Michelle


Photo by Rodger


Photo by Vishal


Photo by Aimee

“Why Are Caltrain Conductors So Much Friendlier?”


Photo by Richard Masoner

Burning question on Quora: “Why are Caltrain staff so much friendlier than other public transport staff in the Bay Area?”

While I am not sure the assertion is true, the sages on Quora have some guesses, including:
1. Caltrain conductors see more regulars.
2. Caltrain is quieter and more pleasant to ride so people are less cranky (except when this happens).
3. Caltrain conductors’ job description sounds more empowering.
4. Caltrain is faster than Muni (“slowness breeds frustration.”)

Hmm. Are Caltrain conductors really friendlier than, say, Muni operators?

The rest of the Quora thread.

Hat tip: Laura O. of our own @caltraindiaries!

Art Opening Wednesday Night: Pieces of the City

Tonight is opening night for San Francisco artist Nathan Tan (Nate1), whom you might also know as the designer of our awesome “Long Live the Fast Pass” T-shirts. This time Nate will be at Social Kitchen and Brewery, where you can check out the exhibition and  sample craft beer and food.

Details:

Pieces of the City

Wednesday, August 15, 2012 from 6-8pm in the mezzanine.
Social Kitchen & Brewery
1326 9th Ave, San Francisco

Turn the Lights Down Low at Muni Diaries Live


All Photos by April Malvino

Put on some of that soft mood music and turn down the lights, it’s business time at Muni Diaries Live.

If you weren’t at the show Saturday night, you missed one of the hottest evenings we’ve had to date. We heard stories about making love and finding love on the bus; learned anatomical details about strangers we have never met; and all the other strange but wonderful things that can happen on public transit. Read more

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