Words of wisdom on Muni
This one isn’t always so easy to remember.
And further wisdom via iamphotojennic: “That stick figure is being a little too kind.”
Concealed weapons on Muni is so yesterday
Photo by annitadlc
Just updating Facebook on the bus while carrying a big ass machete or saber or whatever that thing is, right? No big deal. Just don’t piss him off.
Muni as beer-heist getaway car?
The very thought occurred to Muni rider Daniel the other day: “That would be too easy. #muni #beer”
A Fix for Those Who Are Nostalgic for Paper Fast Passes
Image via John Kuzich’s Fast Pass Nostalgia
You might have read about the all-but-extinct Muni Fast Pass in your history classes. Maybe not. Maybe you’re old* enough to remember the once-fancy paper free-ride passes. Or maybe you’ve seen people dressed up as Fast Passes on stages in San Francisco.
Whatever the case might be for you, John Kuzich has gone and made a website for those who miss the old colorful paper Fast Passes. We caught up with John after he alerted us to his new site.
Muni Diaries: Can you tell us little about you and your background. Are you an SF native?
John Kuzich: I’m from Detroit, Michigan. Took up fine art in high school and won the Regional and the National Scholastic Art Awards Competition with four gold medals and a scholarship. Trained to be a graphic designer in Los Angeles and came to the Bay Area in 1969 where I worked at a design studio before going out on my own and serviced clients like Del Monte/Chevron/SF Symphony, and many others. All design work from my 30-year career can be seen on my site called IN RETROSPECT. I’m retired now and began to devote my life to fine art in 1999.
Basically my whole life has been about color and design. I see it everywhere and in everything and it makes for a rich life. I consider it a blessing.
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Everything You Need to Know About Muni Service During Bay to Breakers Sunday
Photo by Nick Fisher
Our annual costumed drunk running race is back Sunday, and here’s everything you need to know about commuting during Bay to Breakers via the SFMTA. Don’t forgot to tweet your best B2B photos to @munidiaries!
Summary of Service Impacts
On Sunday the race will begin at 8 a.m.
The annual Bay to Breakers footrace will cause major reroutes and delays Sunday morning. The race starts on Howard from Steuart to 9th Street., runs on Hayes from Market to Divisadero, on Fell from Divisadero to the Golden Gate Park, and on JFK Drive all the way to the Great Highway.
If you’re not participating in the race, you are encouraged to avoid areas affected by the Bay to Breakers. Read more
Creepy, gross things that happen on Muni
Photo by Heidi De Vries
Yeah, Muni rides cover the spectrum. But for whatever reason (record high temperatures?), creepy and gross really stood out this week. To whit:
Creepy
- man on muni told me he likes the way my skin smells and he’s going to Safeway..okayyyy #muniproblems
- And this old man next to me has no body control… Keeps slamming me into the wall of the bus #ugh
Gross
- “My money is sweaty.” things overheard on @sfmta_muni on a hot day.
- If you don’t hear from me in the next hour I died on #sfmuni from heat, dehydration, lack of ventilation, and sticky thighs.
- Favorite #muni game? “Feces or Chocolate Donut!?” @munidiaries #TGIT
This week’s roundup brought to you by fellow Muni riders @rach_janks, @ccourtanna, @CarrieDetrick, @Jessiy0, and @Chooplah. Got Muni musings? Share them @munidiaries.