Author: jeff
The moon over my shoulder on Muni
Via Gary Whitta, who says, “I often see people on my Twitter feed complaining about their fellow bus patrons. It is to them that I present this.” Do you think she has any idea? I don’t.
Happy Monday!
SFCTA floats M-Ocean View Subway idea
Image by SFCTA
For the second weekend in a row, transit geeks get a fix here on Muni Diaries.
SF Streetsblog reports that area transportation planners are discussing plans to accommodate an increase in traffic on one of Muni Metro’s slowest lines, the M-Ocean View. One of the ideas would be a combination of above-street and underground rails that would eliminate the need for the M to compete with heavy auto traffic along 19th Avenue.
Read the full article at SF Streetsblog.
Your Weekend Transit Advisory: Chinatown New Year Run
Chinatown New Year Run
On Sunday, the Chinatown New Year Run will begin at 8 a.m. and be followed by a festival in Portsmouth Square.
The race route will begin on Grant Avenue and Sacramento Street, travel along Grant Avenue, west on Pacific Avenue, north on Stockton Street, east on North Point Street and south-east onto The Embarcadero. The race route will continue along The Embarcadero, west on Washington Street, south on Battery Street, west on Pine Street and north on Kearny Street to Clay Street.
The following Muni line and route will be affected:
· California Cable Car
· 1 California
· 8X Bayshore Express
· 10 Townsend
· 12 Folsom-Pacific
· 30 Stockton
· 39 Coit
· 45 Union-Stockton
Novel Valentine spotted on Muni
If you’re looking for ideas for Valentine’s Day, this Muni rider has you covered: a blowgun that shoots roses at the target of your affection/obsession/vengeance.
Dear Cupid: Your bow and arrow are so 2012.
F-Market photogs wanted for 2014 calendar
Photo by Adolfo Echeverry via Market Street Railway
It’s that time of the year again. Meaning, it’s time to plan hella in advance, because the folks at Market Street Railway are getting their 2014 calendar together. And they are looking for photographers. Know any?
In case you’re unfamiliar, Market Street Railway is “the nonprofit preservation partner of Muni.” Love streetcars and transit history? Become a member of Market Street Railway today!