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Ugh, isn’t it so annoying when out-of-towners call everything a bus? Actually, there are probably plenty of people who live here and still can’t get it right. The good people at AAA Architecture made a nice guide of transit-speak so you don’t sound like a tourist. Now you can finally work the phrase “articulated coach” into your next dinner conversation and know you’re doing it right.
Photo by AAA Architecture
Muni bought a bunch of new buses to add to its fleet, but tests are showing that the new buses might not be able to handle San Francisco’s famous hills, the SF Examiner reports. The city spent about $26 million to buy the new buses from New Flyer Industries last year, knowing that these buses can’t handle inclines of more than 10 percent, according to the Examiner.
WTF, right? SFMTA plans to run these buses on flat routes instead of getting into situations like this.
Here’s more:
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency tested its newest buses last November before letting rubber hit the cement, but the results of those tests — obtained by the Examiner — show Muni’s
new 60-foot electric buses don’t meet the agency’s own acceleration requirements for even moderately steep hills.SFMTA officials told the Examiner they knew the buses couldn’t handle grades above 10 percent, so the agency would run them only on The City’s flatter routes.
Among the steepest routes in the Muni system are the 1-California and the 22-Fillmore. One portion of Fillmore is graded at over 18 percent, according to topographical maps.
You can read all about the test data over at the Examiner.
If you’re planning a grand heist involving a Muni shelter, Burrito Justice is here to help. He recently captured such a heist in action, as seen above and below, on Precita street.
Step 1: Obtain some fire trucks and firefighters to help you block off the street and oncoming traffic.
Step 2: Befriend your neighborhood tow truck operation and convince them that this is totally legit.
Step 3: Sit back and admire the glorious Muni shelter elevated in all its glory. Live tweet or Snapchat optional.
Step 4: Don’t forget the orange cones. Safety!
We know that someone out there actually has an old-school Muni shelter in their possession from our 2010 Great Muni Shelter Giveaway. I wonder if that particular Muni stop will make a Burning Man appearance any time soon …
They might be rolling out the red carpet for celebs at the Oscars this weekend, but here in San Francisco we’re getting a head start on the whole red carpet business. Via Burrito Justice, here is your daily dose of construction porn, Muni lane edition. I don’t know why I always assumed that the Muni lane was simply was painted red, but photos prove that’s not how it’s done!
Pretty cool.
More insider peeks at building our transit:
Video: Construction of BART lines and stations in the 1960s
Amazing Photos Inside the Central Subway Tunnel
Ah, you guys just don’t quit, do you? And that’s part of why we love you so much. Thanks, Amy!
Also, via @HelluvaDave:
“Because just “Horn Dog” was taken”
Previously:
Wanna know why we love Sneakers the Corgi? I mean, aside from that winning smile and generally happy disposition? Sneakers always pays fare on Muni. Always. “O hai! #MUNI ticket for one corgi, please.” Although, we’d probably let Sneakers ride for free.
Previously on Muni Diaries:
Meet Sneakers, the Muni-riding corgi with the owl backpack
Because he’s Sneakers the Corgi, that’s why