Author: jeff

You might have noticed that Muni Diaries is sporting a spiffier look today. Things are tidier, prettier, and easier to find. Our number one goal is to make Muni Diaries the best place for you to share and read stories about life in transit in San Francisco. We hope you like it!

Our graphic designer for the new look is Craig Fowler, who patiently worked with us to maintain and enhance the overall feel of the site. Our web developer is Zoe Rooney, who turned Craig’s vision into reality and added back-end capabilities that will make our lives 100 times easier.

Every day we are amazed at the stories and photos that you share with your fellow riders. Thanks to everyone who has helped to make this community possible, and please share your feedback about the redesign or anything else with us!

Photo by Shawn Clover

• Not guilty plea in Muni bus vandalism (SFGate)
• Muni’s downtrodden 76 line to Marin slated for improvements (SF Examiner)
• Oakland man IDd as Muni Metro victim (SFGate)
• Editorial by Supe. Wiener: Improving service should be No. 1 Muni goal (SF Examiner)
• Prosecutor: Suspect In Giants Victory Muni Destruction Is Also Member Of Norteno Street Gang (SF Appeal)

Photo by Lea Suzuki, The Chronicle / SF

Turns out good deeds don’t always go unnoticed. For their efforts after the Giants’ World Series victory, the SFMTA honored Alan Yam, driver of the bus that was eventually burned, and Simon Timony, he of the Muni Defense Brigade™.

SFGate has the story of Yam, a Muni bus driver who helped usher his passengers off his vehicle once the danger became apparent.

And the SF Examiner covers Timony, whom the SFMTA board offered free Muni for life. Simon did the right thing, politely declining such a prize.