Sorry, didn't mean to rant back in that last post.
Here's something else I just discovered this morning though. You know how everyone is gearing up for the big switch over to the Clipper card on account of you have to after October. Well, turns out you don't actually have to make the switch after next month like they've been saying.
If you only need a MUNI only Fast Pass you'll still be able to purchase the paper ones until April of 2011 WOOO HOOOO!!!! This is what the nice lady who I buy my monthly pass informed me this morning and I couldn't be happier. How come nobody has mentioned this once on a single thing I've read online about the matter?
DEATH TO THE CLIPPER CARD!!!!
Showing posts with label MUNI. Show all posts
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Thursday, September 30, 2010
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Leftovers from the Weekend: Space Car, Twat on a Train, and Great Name for a Jeweler
Pretty much exactly what the Title says. Some leftover snaps from this weekend. First a space car spotted in the Mission:
Then this next series is meant to shame this inconsiderate twat on the over crowded outbound N train on Saturday after the Giants game. Normally I wouldn't use the term "twat" when referring to a female, but it seemed rather fitting for such a priggish human waste. Mind you this train was more packed than usual on a Saturday afternoon and people had to let several trains pass them by as they were too crowded to fit anyone else and this fine specimen decided she needed the extra seat next to her for her bag. Also to be noted she was pretending not to notice how crowded the train was by concentrating on her third-grade level biology and math workbooks. She was not mentally disabled, just a bitch.
Finally, I came across this hilarious jewelry store somewhere in the Financial District (I don't remember what street it was on). Anyway, if you don't know why this is funny clearly you missed out in your youth.
Then this next series is meant to shame this inconsiderate twat on the over crowded outbound N train on Saturday after the Giants game. Normally I wouldn't use the term "twat" when referring to a female, but it seemed rather fitting for such a priggish human waste. Mind you this train was more packed than usual on a Saturday afternoon and people had to let several trains pass them by as they were too crowded to fit anyone else and this fine specimen decided she needed the extra seat next to her for her bag. Also to be noted she was pretending not to notice how crowded the train was by concentrating on her third-grade level biology and math workbooks. She was not mentally disabled, just a bitch.
Finally, I came across this hilarious jewelry store somewhere in the Financial District (I don't remember what street it was on). Anyway, if you don't know why this is funny clearly you missed out in your youth.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
22 Fillmore and Car Door Collide
Last Friday, while venturing into the Mission, the 22 Fillmore bus that I was on collided with a car door on Mission St. just before Valencia. Luckily for me this was going to be my stop anyway and as such I didn't really stick around to survey the aftermath.
Also, in my opinion, it didn't really seem to me like it was the MUNI operator's fault either. The owner of the car had just finished parallel parking into a tight spot on Mission St. and was exiting his car at a precocious pace with the vigor of either a fantastic or hectic weekend ahead of him. With a burst of ambition the man swung open the door a little too far just as the 22 Fillmore was lurching forward and crunch it went.
Man: "Ahhhhhh!"
Bus empties.
I go on my way.
Funny thing is, I imagine this caused quite a back up on Mission for a while, it being Friday evening rush hour and all. Yet I never once heard anything else about it.
I guess it just gets chocked up as business as usual.
Also, in my opinion, it didn't really seem to me like it was the MUNI operator's fault either. The owner of the car had just finished parallel parking into a tight spot on Mission St. and was exiting his car at a precocious pace with the vigor of either a fantastic or hectic weekend ahead of him. With a burst of ambition the man swung open the door a little too far just as the 22 Fillmore was lurching forward and crunch it went.
Man: "Ahhhhhh!"
Bus empties.
I go on my way.
I guess it just gets chocked up as business as usual.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Fix MUNI Now Petition
If I see these guys around, You Betta Belee I'mma Sign That One! Check out the website for details on the ballot initiative.
Basically the bill will require MTA operators to engage in collective bargaining and reign in some of the crazy rules that allow them multiple no-call no-shows; altogether while limiting the amount of fare increases and service cuts to MUNI riders.
check, check, check it out...
http://www.fixmuninow.com/
Basically the bill will require MTA operators to engage in collective bargaining and reign in some of the crazy rules that allow them multiple no-call no-shows; altogether while limiting the amount of fare increases and service cuts to MUNI riders.
check, check, check it out...
http://www.fixmuninow.com/
Monday, January 11, 2010
Miscellaneous Items On My Mind
Just a few short items for today.
1. I've been following @FedCourtJunkie's twitter stream of the Prop8 Trial which kicked off today. It's looking like it will prove to be a provocative trial and hopefully with any luck this horribly bigoted amendment will be overturned.
2. I went and saw Daybreakers last night at the Metreon. The sheer magnitude of just one screening room astonishes me every time. The screen and sound system are almost overwhelming (especially if slightly enebriated). The crowd at times is my least favorite part. People almost always feel the need to over-exaggerate their reactions with inappropriately timed howls or scoffs. I'm sure I don't have to go into further explanation as everyone has experienced this phenomena. All in all this is my preferred theater for blockbuster and heavy-on-the-action movies hands down.
And Daybreakers, while rather ridiculous, wasn't that bad.
3. We hopped on the K Ingleside to get back home after the movie and as we were boarding I noticed that the interior of one of the windows was dripping with some sort of liquid. Next I noticed a particularly homely looking woman sitting alone in the three seats in front of that window with sopping wet hair trying to absorb the liquid explosion by lightly and randomly dabbing at clothing with a mangled tissue. Upon entering the car a fine waft of malt liquor assaulted nasal passages and it became clear that this woman had just recently been the source of the smell and the subsequent mess. She was clearly dick-million sheets to the wind at that point and everyone on the train gave her a wide berth leaving all of the surrounding seats vacant opting to stand instead. Luckily the lady chose not to interact with anyone and promptly got off at the next stop. You could see the relief on everyone's face, and people kindly advised the new riders not to sit in the seats where she had been sitting, although not everyone got the message before it was too late.
In the future I hope to provide photographic or video evidence of similar experiences.
4. I have been absolutely obsessed with the NBC/Leno/O'Brien madness that has been going on. And after reading multiple articles on the matter I think we can all agree that Conan is getting the shaft. On the other hand these articles have brought to light a few positive things that may come from this mess:
1. I've been following @FedCourtJunkie's twitter stream of the Prop8 Trial which kicked off today. It's looking like it will prove to be a provocative trial and hopefully with any luck this horribly bigoted amendment will be overturned.
2. I went and saw Daybreakers last night at the Metreon. The sheer magnitude of just one screening room astonishes me every time. The screen and sound system are almost overwhelming (especially if slightly enebriated). The crowd at times is my least favorite part. People almost always feel the need to over-exaggerate their reactions with inappropriately timed howls or scoffs. I'm sure I don't have to go into further explanation as everyone has experienced this phenomena. All in all this is my preferred theater for blockbuster and heavy-on-the-action movies hands down.
And Daybreakers, while rather ridiculous, wasn't that bad.
3. We hopped on the K Ingleside to get back home after the movie and as we were boarding I noticed that the interior of one of the windows was dripping with some sort of liquid. Next I noticed a particularly homely looking woman sitting alone in the three seats in front of that window with sopping wet hair trying to absorb the liquid explosion by lightly and randomly dabbing at clothing with a mangled tissue. Upon entering the car a fine waft of malt liquor assaulted nasal passages and it became clear that this woman had just recently been the source of the smell and the subsequent mess. She was clearly dick-million sheets to the wind at that point and everyone on the train gave her a wide berth leaving all of the surrounding seats vacant opting to stand instead. Luckily the lady chose not to interact with anyone and promptly got off at the next stop. You could see the relief on everyone's face, and people kindly advised the new riders not to sit in the seats where she had been sitting, although not everyone got the message before it was too late.
In the future I hope to provide photographic or video evidence of similar experiences.
4. I have been absolutely obsessed with the NBC/Leno/O'Brien madness that has been going on. And after reading multiple articles on the matter I think we can all agree that Conan is getting the shaft. On the other hand these articles have brought to light a few positive things that may come from this mess:
- If all goes well Carson Daly may no longer be broadcast into the homes of Americans
- Conan may get an opportunity to bigger and better things on another network. And if you ask me, I think the late night talk show format has been stale for some time now anyhow.
- Finally there may be a new show in the works to fill the gap that Leno's failed prime time slot will be leaving. This show may be featuring the likes of Jerry Seinfeld, Larry David, Charles Barkley, Tina Fey, and others attempting to solve the problems of couples in deteriorating marriages. This sounds potentially golden to me!
Monday, January 4, 2010
Enough About Me, Let's Talk About M*yoUNI
Ok, so I made it through the holiday without having to endure any major disasters as long as you don't include sleep deprivation as seriously life altering. So I'm back in SF and already behind on updating this blog as much as I initially intended, which means it could ultimately be headed down the path as many of my other grand (and especially not-so-grand) enterprises have ended - so I suppose the arbitrarily chosen name of this blog might be a little more fitting than I may have predicted.
Anyhoo, blahblehhoo....
Ultimately I'd like these entries to amalgamate into some sort of reaction/response to my still nubile yet maturing life in San Francisco and hopefully some people will eventual be able to relate. Or I come to a groundbreaking self-realization - which is much less likely to happen. So without further ado I ought to get to discussing yet another ordinary life amongst many:
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My experiences with public transportation in this city have really began to evolve since my arrival in late 2008. While I used to strictly take the bus I had really limited myself to just the few lines that I was particularly familiar (6 Parnasus, 71 Haight, 22 Fillmore, etc.). All in all it was probably no more than five or six routes, which might I add was significantly more knowledge than quite a few of the acquaintences I have here.
As probably most people who grace MUNI, I was often simultaneously thrilled and appalled with the service, and uncanny atmosphere that would undoubtedly be experienced upon any expedition. Jam packed hallways on wheels hurtling, crawling or jerking through the causeways with the crusty diseased masses who apparently have no shame whatsoever and truly do not mind proudly broadcasting at audible levels that would be considered noisy in a crowded bar.
Don't get me wrong here, I was truly delighted with this new aspect of my city life. I considered it as sort of a merit badge, especially when I could get through a rigorously long bacteria-enduring escapade.
The point is, when I moved down the hill from the Upper Haight to the Lower Haight I was finally able to discover the ultimate convenience in SF-wide public transportation which is the MUNI Metro lines. That move placed me coveniently close to the Duboce/Church stop and since climbing onto a bus in San Francisco is quickly becoming more and more of a rare activity of mine. It now only takes me 10-15 minutes to get to and from work and or downtown. The trains are much cleaner and often (if you don't count the morning rush) less crowded. It even seems that the people that ride the trains tend to be somewhat more sane. Believe me there are still a fair share of nuts on the train, but the calibre of crazy you get on the train is completely incomparable to those lunatics on the bus.
I know that MUNI is something people in this city like to gripe, but honestly in my personal experiences compared to other metropolitan public transit systems MUNI is still at the top of the list of affordability, access, reach, and efficiency. Sure it may be millenia behind the transit systems in Europe, but in a way the flaws give MUNI character and are an important factor in the collective consciousness of this city.
Now as not to ramble, I'll take my leave of this post and promise to try and be a little less pompous, and a little more concise for future posts. And I'm certain there will plenty of opportunity for me to amend any statements I may have made about MUNI here.
Anyhoo, blahblehhoo....
Ultimately I'd like these entries to amalgamate into some sort of reaction/response to my still nubile yet maturing life in San Francisco and hopefully some people will eventual be able to relate. Or I come to a groundbreaking self-realization - which is much less likely to happen. So without further ado I ought to get to discussing yet another ordinary life amongst many:
-------------------
My experiences with public transportation in this city have really began to evolve since my arrival in late 2008. While I used to strictly take the bus I had really limited myself to just the few lines that I was particularly familiar (6 Parnasus, 71 Haight, 22 Fillmore, etc.). All in all it was probably no more than five or six routes, which might I add was significantly more knowledge than quite a few of the acquaintences I have here.
As probably most people who grace MUNI, I was often simultaneously thrilled and appalled with the service, and uncanny atmosphere that would undoubtedly be experienced upon any expedition. Jam packed hallways on wheels hurtling, crawling or jerking through the causeways with the crusty diseased masses who apparently have no shame whatsoever and truly do not mind proudly broadcasting at audible levels that would be considered noisy in a crowded bar.
Don't get me wrong here, I was truly delighted with this new aspect of my city life. I considered it as sort of a merit badge, especially when I could get through a rigorously long bacteria-enduring escapade.
The point is, when I moved down the hill from the Upper Haight to the Lower Haight I was finally able to discover the ultimate convenience in SF-wide public transportation which is the MUNI Metro lines. That move placed me coveniently close to the Duboce/Church stop and since climbing onto a bus in San Francisco is quickly becoming more and more of a rare activity of mine. It now only takes me 10-15 minutes to get to and from work and or downtown. The trains are much cleaner and often (if you don't count the morning rush) less crowded. It even seems that the people that ride the trains tend to be somewhat more sane. Believe me there are still a fair share of nuts on the train, but the calibre of crazy you get on the train is completely incomparable to those lunatics on the bus.
I know that MUNI is something people in this city like to gripe, but honestly in my personal experiences compared to other metropolitan public transit systems MUNI is still at the top of the list of affordability, access, reach, and efficiency. Sure it may be millenia behind the transit systems in Europe, but in a way the flaws give MUNI character and are an important factor in the collective consciousness of this city.
Now as not to ramble, I'll take my leave of this post and promise to try and be a little less pompous, and a little more concise for future posts. And I'm certain there will plenty of opportunity for me to amend any statements I may have made about MUNI here.
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