Transit Etiquette Lesson: Watch Your Mochilas!
Photo by torbakhopper
Rider Poncho sent us our first Spanish submission. After we ran it by our Spanish-speaking friends, we found that his Muni etiquette gripe is pretty universal.
Muni Graffiti Bus a Sight to Behold
Holy moly! Jason, who took this amazing photo, says, “Urban exploration on Pier 70, in Dogpatch. The iPhone was ideal for this photo – the only thing that could squeeze between the slats of the fence and get a clean shot. Initially I thought this might have been the bus that was destroyed last year during the World Series celebration, but the license plates look to be different.”
Yeah, that bus’s number ended in “238,” as this photo indicates. This one was 9118.
Best thing I’ve seen today.
Toy gun on Muni, redux
I wouldn’t know what to do with my face if I was the woman behind him. I mean, do you raise your eyebrow at a probably well-meaning child clutching his toy pistol? Jury probably says no.
We just had a toy gun on Muni, actually. Is even San Francisco turning into the pretend Wild West?
“Boss of the bus” comes to us via shortformelissa on Flickr. Thanks for sharing.
Transit News: Late-night tube delays, F-Market extension, BART fare hikes, pricey AC Transit upgrade
Photo by roland
- BART Warns Of Late Night Transbay Tube Delays For Next 14 Months (BCN via SF Appeal)
- San Francisco F Line extension recommended (Railway Age)
- Man Accused Of Giants Celebration Muni Vandalism Expected In Court on Tuesday (SF Appeal)
- BART Fare Increases To Go Towards Fixing Trains, Not Paying Workers (BCN via SF Appeal)
- AC Transit’s $178 million ride — to where? (SFGate)
Puppet show on the platform!
Update:
Did you see Nick the puppeteer’s profile on SFGate and Mission Local? Cool stuff!
Original post:
Muni rider D felt compelled to share something underground: The Flat Broke Puppet Co.’s puppet show.
Here’s what D had to say: “Ok so maybe it wasn’t really *on* the platform per se but it was a nice surprise as I exited the Powell St. Station.”
No matter. Puppets, wolfie smooches, what more can you ask for in a commute?
Tips for Taking Your Cat on Muni
Photo by Alaina
In honor of our new sponsor—Maru, Internet mogul—we’re only featuring cat+Muni content, hope that’s OK. We know, we know, you have a great story about the yelling guy, or the snotty teenager, or the driver asking passengers for directions, but we had to follow the money, y’all.
So with our new message and mission in mind, here are some tips for taking your cat on transit, because you, too, could end up on this website that way!
There are outdoor cats and there are indoor cats. Then there are cats who need both: cats who ride Muni. If you’re going to take your feline friend on the bus (and if you’re the kind of cat lady who doesn’t give a flying fuck what other people think), we have a few useful tips from fellow Muni riders.
1. Get your cat acclimated to the harness and leash by walking the cat at home.
2. Once your cat is comfortable with walking in a harness and leash, try walking the cat around your apartment building (or around the block if you really don’t care about your reputation or ever making friends again).
3. Bring a carrier just in case. Riding the bus with your cat on your shoulder should really be saved for pros.
4. Bring your cat’s favorite treats on the bus to placate him into good behavior. Remember: even the best cat ladies know that cats don’t respond to their own names, so treats work better than your sweet talking!