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D. Robert Foster, who shared an old Muni ticket/transfer on Muni Diaries a few weeks ago, sends along the amazing poster above, and notes:
Can you imagine how amazing? I almost can, but not quite. Also, where else but the Castro could a soirée this awesome be found?
Thanks, Mr. Foster!
Also, commenters Mike and Gerard shared video from the party. Wild, fun times.
Thanks, Mike and Gerard!
It’s an old favorite. The caption on Carly & Art‘s photo above says, “I may need this on a t-shirt.” Well, check it out: Market Street Railway has the shirt already made, and it’s for sale at their online store for $17.
The phrase could just be Muni’s greatest contribution to society yet. Maybe.
Photo by O Caritas
Photo by Tom Prete
Muni rider Susan wants to give her 1AX driver a high five. Here’s why.
She also has a great skill at driving the bus; she doesn’t feel the need to speed up, then jam on the brakes, sending all of the standees flying (a skill that would be good to teach most of the other 1AX drivers!).
A few months ago, to try to balance all my negative reports to Muni, I sent in a compliment about her, and printed out a copy to hand to her in case the Muni computer eats the compliments the way they seem to eat the complaints. She was really suprised to read that compliment, and now I always get greeted with a big smile.
THANK YOU #1619! You are a wonderful example of how Muni could be.
Ah, daydreaming now of “what Muni could be.” If you have more examples of exceptional Muni operators, let us know.
Update (4:46 p.m.): From SFGate: “Based on the findings of the medical examiner, at this time we believe he was fatally wounded by a .380-caliber bullet,” [SFPD Commander Mike] Biel told reporters this afternoon. “We believe the fatal wound to Mr. Harding’s body was self-inflicted.”
Original post: The victim of last Saturday’s Bayview killing, Kenneth Harding, possibly died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound according to the San Francisco Medical Examiner. SF Appeal (via BCN) has the story.
It was originally reported that SFPD fired on Harding after he fired at them. The altercation took place following a fare inspection that Harding fled from.
We’ll update here as we learn more.
Photo by SFBC Operations
Current Public Works Director Ed Reiskin is the new executive director of SFMTA, the agency that oversees Muni. Reiskin steps into the job recently vacated by the infamous Nat Ford, everyone’s favorite Muni punching bag. We’re not envious of the task ahead for Reiskin, but what we’ve read about him bodes well.
Here’s what Streetsblog SF has to say about Ed:
Reiskin, a bicyclist and Muni rider who is widely respected by his staff, supervisors and transit advocates, was first appointed to head the SFDPW in 2008 by former Mayor Gavin Newsom, and current Mayor Ed Lee, who was city administrator.
Did you catch that? Dude actually rides Muni. Wise people held this as a prime criteria for the next Muni director.
Other coverage of Reiskin: Examiner, SF Weekly, SFGate, SF Appeal.
What do you think? Are you pleased with this pick for the next Muni chief?