Transit News: Second Transbay Tube, Muni double berthing, Bay Area transit riders declining

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  • Muni uses anti-terrorism funds to catch fare cheats (SF Examiner)
  • Prospects for 2nd BART tube gain momentum, but wait could be long (SFGate)
  • Third Street 2nd Transbay Tube is the Charm? (Urban Life Signs)
  • Muni “Double Berthing” on Hold Two to Four Weeks, Pending CPUC Approval (Streetsblog SF)
  • Pedestrian hit by historic trolley car on Market Street (KTVU)
  • Bay Area Relying Less On Public Transit, New Figures Show (CBS Bay Area)

Photo by freeside510

We now turn to the topic of bikes on BART

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Thousands of different people could’ve written this post, but it was BART rider and friend of Muni Diaries Blair (she of the 12-Folsom fix) who put it best:

Nothing will stop the scouuuuuuurge, because these people can’t read:

BIKES ON BART RULES

  • During non-commute hours, bikes are allowed on all trains except the first car or any crowded car.
  • During commute hours (7:00 to 9:00 AM and 4:30 to 6:30 PM, weekdays), bikes are not allowed in the first three cars of any train.
  • Folded bikes are allowed in all cars at all times.
  • Regardless of any other rule, bikes are never allowed on crowded cars. Use your good judgment and only board cars that can comfortably accommodate you and your bicycle.
  • Bicyclists must hold their bikes while on the trains.
  • Bicyclists must use elevators or stairs, not escalators, and always walk bikes.
  • Bicyclists must yield priority seating to seniors and people with disabilities, yield to other passengers, and not block aisles or doors.
  • In case of an evacuation, leave your bike on the train and do not let it block aisles or doors.
  • Bicyclists under 14 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Gas powered vehicles are never permitted.
  • On BART property, bikes must be parked in racks and lockers. Bikes parked against poles, fences or railings will be removed.

Violation of the above rules is subject to citation under CA Vehicle Code Sec. 21113 and Sec. 42001.

http://www.bart.gov/guide/bikes/bikeRules

Dear BART:
Please post the bike rules above EVERY bike section in your train cars.
BAM!

This all comes about because, well, every fucka day, but also, BART rider Joshua tweeted the above photo and said, “Hey self-absorbed bike guy on this uber-crowded @SFBART car.. just wait for the next train. #BikeFAIL”

Correct!

Ghost of Muni’s 4-Sutter spotted

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Just last week, we told you about a Muni bus that was sighted before the route itself officially went online. Today, friend of Muni Diaries Cara alerted us to this otherworldly sighting of a honest-to-goodness 4-Sutter bus. The 4-Sutter line was discontinued in 2009 along with several other Muni routes.

Here’s what Cara had to say: “Hey #sf @sfmta_muni geeks – look what was following my 3-Jackson up Sutter!”

It’s settled: I didn’t really believe in ghosts until this.

Stanley Kubrick loved taking subway pics just like we do

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Couple catching a nap, by Kubrick, circa 1946

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Photo via Danny Howard

Before Stanley Kubrick achieved directorial fame, he loved taking photos of life on public transit, just like you do! In 1947, Kubrick was on assignment for LOOK magazine documenting the intimate life of passengers on the New York City Subway for two weeks. As it turns out, his photos are eerily reminiscent of pictures from Muni Diaries contributors over the years. Here are a few gems:

Reading the newspaper on the subway, by Kubrick, circa 1946:
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Reading the newspaper on Muni:
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Photo via rmckeon

Fashionable footwear on the subway, by Kubrick, circa 1946:
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Fashionable footwear on Muni:
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Photo by Jessie Johnson

The rest of Kubrick’s subway photos are at Bored Panda, including some adorable 1940s young subway riders. Celebs and public transit riders: They’re just like us!

Muni from Batman’s point of view

Ever wondered what it’s like to fight crime as the caped crusader? Well, then, this is your lucky day.

Several of you spotted Batman riding Muni last summer and shared it here with your fellow Gothamites/San Franciscans.

Then, a few weeks ago, Batman himself wrote us to share what that day was like from behind the mask:

It’s not everyday people see Batman on Muni. This was my second time taking Muni as the Bay Area Hero. The first time I did it was on July 23rd 2014 (Batman’s 75th Anniversary) and someone captured some pictures and they were posted to Muni Diaries. I thought it would be entertaining to capture reactions from my perspective.

Thanks for sharing, Batman!

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