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CBS5 talks about the new voices on Muni announcements, and how they pronounce some street names differently. They even talk to the female voice talent to get the scoop. Thanks to Brittney for the tip on this video.
Ok people: Gough. Rhymes with cough. All right?
Image from Eric Fischer‘s Flickr account
I honestly can’t recall how I came across this. Twitter? RSS? Email?
In any case, the image above, published to Flickr by Eric Fischer, is a map of proposed subway and elevated train routes through our fair city. I often imagine what could be transit-wise, failing to remember that some of that stuff is more “what might’ve been.” Or, in some cases, it’s “what used to be.” The freeways-all-over-the-damn-place stuff I can do without. These subway lines, on the other hand, are the shiznit.
(This post ran on Muni Diaries yesterday. Share your BART stories today)
Image from Eric Fischer‘s Flickr account
I honestly can’t recall how I came across this. Twitter? RSS? Email?
In any case, the image above, published to Flickr by Eric Fischer, is a map of proposed subway and elevated train routes through our fair city. I often imagine what could be transit-wise, failing to remember that some of that stuff is more “what might’ve been.” Or, in some cases, it’s “what used to be.” The freeways-all-over-the-damn-place stuff I can do without. These subway lines, on the other hand, are the shiznit.
Photo by Telstar Logistics
A few weeks ago, Todd Lappin sent us these photos of the decoration of Muni’s streetcar fleet for the holidays. Shortly after the post went live, Todd wrote us again to let us know of something making my Texas-raised skin and bones mighty jealous: The Market Street Railway’s nonprofit is sponsoring an event they’re calling Family and Member Days at the Museum on December 19-20 (this coming Friday and Saturday). From 1-4 p.m. on Friday, MSR will run special cars just for kids (hear that commuters!? no angry posts or tweets about children on the F.).
So parents! Clear your schedules, check the weather, dress the wee ones appropriately, and get thee down to Don Chee Way for some charter rides on the pride cars of the fleet. Here’s what Todd has to say:
The MSR gang is organizing a special Family Day charter using the decorated cars, on December 19. It’ll be a special charter for kids, running nonstop from the Railway Museum by the Ferry Building to Pier 39.
Pretty nice. Unlike some white-bearded dudes with red cheeks, our streetcars actually exist. What a cool thing to do to celebrate the holidays.
Photo by Flickr user Brian_Brooks
About 10 days ago, SFMTA (everyone knows that acronym now, right?) began its long-planned changes to service for Muni buses and light-rail lines. Some fretted the approaching changes, while others cried tears of sadness to see bus routes wither and die. (In case you’re still under that rock, we posted several Muni obituaries from readers.)
Last Friday, we asked Twitter followers to give us their thoughts about Week 1 of Muni-geddon. Here are the responses we got:
I see higher fares and same old horrible service. Am I wrong?
18 bus not arriving at designated times, sometimes early, other times up to 10 mins late. 38L also running 40 footers.
what I don’t get is the fact we’re paying more for less service. Can any1 explain this to me?
Coworker showed up an hour early because wait times for the 18 were 5 minutes and 125 minutes.
Not happy w/new changes. 41 increased size & arrivals but still EXTREMELY crowded, no improvement & 12 completely changed route
took a commute full n Judah home from ucsf last night. Everyone was nice. Paying by cash really slowed down boarding.
Monday was a sad day. I did not see the 26-Valencia on NextMuni. Now I am dependent on the consistently tardy J Train.
Feel like the 38 does not come as frequently as before, probably because of no 38-Ocean Beach.
So how’s about it? Do you like the changes? Hate them? Ambivalent?
See also:
* asinine asterisk meant to explain that we actually prefer Muni’s term of choice: service changes. Some lines and line segments were cut, it’s true. But many lines’ frequency was increased. Some lines felt no love or hate whatsoever. Changes, yeah, that’s the ticket.
Photo by Flickr user AlexFromThe510
This week in BART news:
– Federal funding for BART extension to San Jose is looking more likely (SJ Mercury)
– BART derailed in Oakland (KCBS and us)
– BART wouldn’t necessarily bring crime to Livermore, police chief says (Contra Costa Times)
Stay dry out there and enjoy the photos. And, of course, send us BART stories our way. We know more happens on BART than napping, so share it here on BART Diaries!
Photo by Flickr user zokah_921
Photo by Flickr user moppet65535
Photo by Flickr user KayVee.INC