Your place to share stories on and off the bus.
Last year I spotted the same sign on the 47, and just this week rider Jeff Schwartz sent in another one that he spotted on an outbound 71 bus. I just want to know: who is this romantic bandit changing the signs and making our day just a little bit brighter?
Photo by Flickr user Johnny Grim
Oh, man, oh, man. It sure was a nasty week for our beloved despised Muni system. It culminated with this morning’s total Muni breakdown and concurrent MTA board budget meeting. Ironic, eh?
Here are some other headlines from this grim week:
(it’s been such a nutty week, please let us know what stories we missed here or simply forgot about)
Looking ahead, you’ll have yet some more chances to give MTA your $0.02, at upcoming Feb. 6 and 9 town halls. Sharpen those pitchforks, people!
Seriously, though, have a great weekend! See you Monday.
P.S.: The photo at top was chosen for its symbolism given the current state of affairs for Muni. Please excuse our cynicism.
Photo by Stuart
Photo by Troy Holden
Photo by Flickr user GrimReynard
Photo by Flickr user Sharon Hahn Darlin
We lied. We’re back, and with even more FAIL for you.
Christopher Rogers sent in the photos above and below. An M-Ocean View train struck and trapped a pedestrian at Randolph and Arch. MTA says the pedestrian has been transported to the hospital. The extent of that person’s injuries is unknown as of yet.
We’re hoping that Muni soon stops hurting people and we can go back to our normal telling of goofy stories that happen on buses and trains. Ugh.
Found this image today on Caliber SF. It was taken by Stuart, who is one of the site’s main contributers. He’s also a super-nice, super-gracious guy.
The photo is beautiful, and sorta reminds me of a few nights I’ve had in downtown SF, after drinks at House of Shields or 83 Proof.
Happy Tuesday!
Photo by Flickr user real plastic trees
I found this photo while trolling Flickr for more Muni-related pictures. Is that a surf board and a …black board?
A while back we received a submission from a rider who found a clever way to transport a ladder on Muni. On the 47 the other day I saw a man with a bearded dragon who tried to charge me a dollar to take a photo of it. We’ve see rats, parrots, and a giant spider passing as passengers on our commutes.
Spot any odd cargo on Muni lately? Let us know.
Photo by Flickr user W0nginat0r
WTF on this photo? Part of me wants to say, “Only in the Bay Area.” Who knows?
Not a lot going on this week in terms of BART news. More people taking public transit, what with El Niño 2010 hitting town. Did you ride BART more often than normal? Find it cleaner and more reliable than your normal method of commuting?
The best bit of BART-related internetting this week went on over at Burrito Justice. Johnny linked to the ever-awesome Eric Fischer’s discovery of some uber-futuristic BART maps from the past. They concern that mythical beast known in many parts as BART in Marin. Check out the images now for some visual pleasantries.
Don’t forget to send your best BART stories this way. And send your BART photos to our nifty Flickr group.
Looks like we’re set to get at least a two-day respite from the wetness. Go forth and enjoy yourself!
Photo by Flickr user moppet65535
Photo by Flickr user jgatts