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Muni tablet robber nabbed

By: Mike Aldax 05/09/13 9:33 AM
A 28-year-old woman using a tablet on a Muni bus during Wednesday morning's commute was pushed by a teenager who then robbed her device, police said, but the suspect was caught after a foot chase with a cop. The robbery reportedly occurred on the 44 O’Shaughnessy line in the area of Seventh and Clarendon avenues at about 7:15 a.m. Read More

Drastic cut in travel times part of Muni’s ambitious long-term vision

By: Will Reisman 05/06/13 8:37 PM
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For Muni to be a reliable transit system consistently used by commuters, travel times need to be significantly reduced -- a point emphasized by the agency’s executive director. Detailing the cure is the easy part; figuring out how to accomplish that task is something else. Read More

Muni’s spending has gone out of control

By: Examiner readers 05/06/13 6:58 PM
➤ “Muni for today, Muni for tomorrow,” Opinion, Thursday Read More

Muni delayed after man found on tracks at Powell Street station

By: Paul Gackle 05/06/13 2:22 PM
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Muni trains experienced a 65-minute delay this afternoon after police were called to remove a man from the tracks at the Powell station.Train service resumed at roughly 1:30 p.m. after police finished their investigation. Lt. Joe Engler said it’s unclear how the man ended up on the tracks, but the incident doesn’t appear to be a crime.“It’s clear from our investigation that no one else was involved,” he said. Read More

Muni hero helps cops bust vandal

By: Mike Aldax 05/06/13 8:22 AM
Muni vandalism is where this man draws the line. After witnessing someone spraying graffiti on a Muni shelter early in the morning last week, a citizen took the time to lead officers to the vandal, police said. The man was reportedly driving along Mission Street near Russia Avenue at about 3:20 a.m. on April 29 when he witnessed the vandalism. Read More

Judge strikes down portions of voter-approved S.F. transit labor bargaining measure

By: Will Reisman 05/02/13 9:05 PM
Muni driver
Several portions of legislation passed by voters to give The City more bargaining leverage with Muni operators have been overturned by the California Public Employment Relations Board. Read More

Muni for today, Muni for tomorrow

By: Edward D. Reiskin 05/01/13 9:13 PM
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If you live in, work in or visit San Francisco, chances are you’ve ridden Muni. As a regular rider and resident, I understand why the system is valued for its comprehensive coverage of our city and also why it is criticized for sometimes being crowded, dirty or late. Read More

Man accused of stealing cellphone, Clipper Card in Muni robberies

By: Rob Nagle 05/01/13 1:02 PM
Muni, Clipper Card
Even crooks  are trying to capitalize on this transit-first city.San Francisco resident Demitrius Ware, 35, was arrested on a Muni light rail vehicle Monday on suspicion of robbing two passengers on separate Muni lines, police Sgt. Dennis Toomer said. Read More

New San Francisco startup aims to create mobile showers for homeless out of abandoned Muni buses

By: Will Reisman 04/28/13 7:48 PM
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A new San Francisco startup is aiming to find a use for Muni’s decommissioned buses while also helping to address The City’s chronic homelessness.   Lava Mae, founded by entrepreneur Doniece Sandoval, proposes to transform old Muni buses into mobile showers and toilets for use by homeless residents. Read More

Pricey Central Subway contract leaves little room for future cost overruns

By: Will Reisman 04/22/13 7:59 PM
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Despite its deceptively low-key title, Muni Contract 1300 will cover construction of the vast majority of the agency’s Central Subway project, including three stations, the trackway and a train-control system. It’s also about $100 million more expensive than originally anticipated. That overrun will eat up about half of the contingency funds available for the project, which will extend the T-Third Street light-rail line 1.7 miles from South of Market to Chinatown. Read More

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