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BART workers are going on strike Friday morning. If you must come into or move around San Francisco, instead of working at home in your sweatpants, here are your commuting options during the strike.
For a summary of all transit options, go to the 511.org Alert page. Here’s a handy resource guide for all transit agencies, including carpool options.
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As far as we know, there is only one official “No Pants” day on BART, but hey, who are we to argue with this passenger here? Via @lisabach, who said:
Miley?!? So awkward to forget one’s pants on #sfbart
Maybe it’s time for pants to write an open letter to Miley?
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At last, your brutally honest opinion about Muni is worth its weight in gold. Or at least in a free monthly Muni pass.
The University of California at Berkeley is doing an Android phone-based research study to improve Muni (sorry, no iPhone app for now). The Berkeley researchers are working directly with SFMTA to figure out how positive or negative experiences with Muni affect your transit choices, and what you think Muni really ought to do to improve things. Read more
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Where do the most unbelievably gross, heart-warming, funny, and weird stories happen in San Francisco? On Muni, of course. Save the date for the next Muni Diaries Live on Saturday, Nov. 9, at 7 p.m. at the Elbo Room! For our tenth show, you’ll hear tales from comedian Nato Green and filmmaker H.P. Mendoza, and culture blogger and Bay Arean extraordinaire Beth Spotswood. And you’ll find out: who will finally beat the current Muni Haiku champion, James Nestor?
We’re also giving away a gift certificate to Tony’s Pizza Napoletana to one lucky audience storyteller, so get your stories ready!
If you’ve never been to one of our shows before, check out the recap of past shows to get a flavor of Muni Diaries Live. The photo above is from our reunion show with Anna Conda (who else can rock velvet gloves like she can?)
We’ll release the full lineup of the show soon, but for now, grab a ticket and invite your friends.
Details:
Muni Diaries Live
Sat., Nov. 9, doors: 6:30, show: 7 p.m. Tickets: $12.
Buy advance tickets
Elbo Room
647 Valencia Street, San Francisco
Take Muni there: J-Church, 12, 14, 22, 33, 49, or BART: 16th or 24th St stations
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How will the Gorga-Giudice family feud end? Will Teresa finally realize that she should have walked away from those rumors (and the tanning salon)? These are urgent questions that must be answered, as this Muni rider catches up on the latest episode of The Real Housewives of New Jersey.
This looks more fun than finishing up your email on the bus.
What’s your favorite way to pass the time on the bus? Tweet it over here @munidiaries please.
This is how my head feels when I wake up every morning. And that’s before I get on the bus for work.
Cool photo by bikevoucher.