Interpretive art on a Muni window
As Muni rider Kris asks, “Rocket ship or an obelisk on wheels? You decide.”
Thanks for keeping your mind out of the gutter, Kris. I wish I were so strong.
Great pearls of wisdom gleaned from a single Muni ride
Whether it’s an overheard or just someone you spot working life like a champ, there’s a lot to learn on your way from Point A to Point B. Don’t ever say Muni never learned you anything!
- “They’re not pimps no more. They’re independent contractors.” -woman on the bus #munidiaries
- Free #sfmuni ride, God is real
- #SFMuni time runs backwards
- There was a woman swigging sutter home at 8:46 in the morning on my bus. Girl I feel you. #sfmuni #peopleofmuni
- “I’ve been drinking beer on Muni for 30 years…. At this point, it’s almost like coffee!” #sfmuni
This week’s Things on Muni was brought to you by your fellow Muni riders @krstn_saldana, @oscar_swagster, @danielofarabica, @TamaraMaries, and @hella_sissy. Follow Muni Diaries on Twitter and add your pennies to the fountain.
Photo by Muni rider Arturo
Rent this Muni shelter as your new SF pad for $4,000
Getting creative with San Francisco’s skyrocketing rental prices, someone posted a Muni shelter in the Castro as your very own fancy open-air studio. According to this Craigslist ad that Hoodline found, the 15-square-foot studio is a steal for four grand:
This cozy Castro studio boasts ultra-modern design, chic red skylight, and cool fixtures – including built-in love seat. Easy access to the street, steps from bustling, trendy Castro eateries and bars. Very close to public transportation and Google bus-adjacent. Snap up this Castro gem before it’s gone!
Bonus: It comes powered with electrical outlets for your Apple devices, optional signage mod, and the occasional popup peep show. Just don’t try to live there when it rains.
Photo by David Lytle
Saucy Muni garbage can ready for Spring Break
“Girls Gone Wild? You watch that garbage?” “Hey, Muni trashcan, put your lid up!” “Nice can!”
So many jokes here. Feel free to share yours.
via BetoK1ng who says, “HAHA!!! #GirlsGoneWild #GarbageGoneWild #Muni #BART #Funny.”
Transit News: Muni bus shelters, Muni cameras, BART bike trains, Mission Street Muni stop removals
- Local Muni Shelters A Target For Persistent Anti-Tech Graffiti (Hoodline)
- Falling Tree Takes Down Muni Lines, Blocks Traffic on Divisadero (CBS Bay Area)
- BART helps connect homeless Vietnam veteran to a home of his own (BART.gov)
- Expect More Surveillance Cameras On Muni Buses To Capture Close Calls (CBS Bay Area)
- BART Testing New Cars To Include More Bike Space, But Only At One End (CBS Bay Area)
- Mission Street Changes Are Coming, Including Muni Stop Removals, and You Can Influence Them (Mission Local)
Photo by Daniel Hoherd
Josh Ellingson returns with new BART illustrations
Rad artist and all-around-good-guy Josh Ellingson was recently contracted to do new illustrations that will be featured inside BART trains.
“The campaign is called “Thank You BART Riders,” and it spotlights a different station and highlights its uniqueness in the system. If you’re in the Bay Area, you should start seeing these aboard the trains sometime in early Spring.”
In 2010, Josh’s illustrations showed up in BART stations as part of the “First Ride” series.
See the other illustrations in the new series over at Josh’s website. And follow Josh on Facebook and Twitter.