We live in an society that is constantly bombarded with advertising images. In SF it's virtually impossible to get from one place to another without being pitched the latest iPod, Windows version or the next blockbuster movie. Why? Because advertising works. People see things, remember them, and act accordingly by making a purchase, telling a friend or altering their own behavior. In order for advertisers to reach their audience they need a medium in which they can communicate their message; the most popular being television, radio, print, web, and open-air (posters, billboards etc.). The organizations that provide access to their Read This Posty »

Modernizing the MUNI transfers to be machine read and uncheatable like the AC Transit transfers are.  This would surely shore up much of the funding shortage that has plagued MUNI.  Improved financial sustainability would allow a reversal of cuts in service that cause MUNI commuters to suffer.  Most MUNI bus drivers don't even look at your transfer, or your MUNI pass.  Also, many people sell the transfers.  Some drivers don't tear the paper transfers to cause them to expire at the correct time. Name Withheld Read This Posty »

We have a large fine for parking in bus zones, so that the buses can pull in.  Many of the bus drivers don't bother to pull into the stop or they pull in at a 45 degree angle.  If we can issue tickets to drivers of cars who park in bus zones, we can issue tickets (and force drivers to pay them) who can't manage to use the bus zone. Luis Belmonte Read This Posty »

When a police officer hears an especially loud motorcycle pass by, ticket it.  Simple, affordable, and legal.  No new laws, no new staff, just do the job. MUNI filth.  When cutting the budget to MUNI perhaps cut something other than the cleaning staff.  BART is right up there with Muni in cutting the cleaning staff while so how managing staff raises for the top administrators.  I want to see them on the bus.  How about signs on the bus that suggest that the bus is not for carrying on conversations on cell phones.  People want a WiFi city but people don't Read This Posty »

Restore whatever cuts have been made in equipment maintenance. Dan Halpern Read This Posty »

Mayor Newsom, announce that for one month you will use only MUNI within the San Francisco city limits.  This will demonstrate that you do indeed know the frustrations we now face.  My daily commute in San Francisco is now over one hour longer. ...... No cars, no limos, no taxis. ...... Too dangerous? Not for your fellow citizens.  ...... Too slow for a busy schedule? Not for your fellow citizens. ...... Elliot Gage Read This Posty »

Mayor Newsom, announce that for one month you will use only MUNI within the San Francisco city limits.  This will demonstrate that you do indeed know the frustrations we now face.  My daily commute in San Francisco is now over one hour longer. ...... No cars, no limos, no taxis. ...... Too dangerous? Not for your fellow citizens.  ...... Too slow for a busy schedule? Not for your fellow citizens. ...... Elliot Gage Read This Posty »

How abour a 'card reader' at the back door(s) of MUNI cars that will open the doors for 'card-holders'! How about a 'flying site for R-C models in the City!? Edgar G. Lehmann Read This Posty »

The MTA needs to resolve the scheduling problems with the Metro. Most specifically the issue with the trains running in packs, instead of spaced every 7 to15 minutes. I spoke with Kenneth McDonald (COO MTA) about this in on Nov. 21, whom told me "they had someone looking at the problem" .  Here are a couple of proposals: 1>  Dynamically allocate the trains from the Embarcadero and Ocean Ave Stations. 2>  Tie the ends of the "L" and "N" lines together and dynamically allocate these trains as necessary. Shaun Hughes Read This Posty »

Central Troubleshooter Muni Central, needs an executive, with authority and decision making powers to troubleshoot day-to-day problems when buses are missing.   Currently and for decades, when Central confronts a problem it does nothing. If four buses are missing, then they will sit on their butts all day and there won't be any buses for two hours.   Seven N Judah's go inbound and none go outbound. Will they turn one around? Nope. The customer service reps openly say they're evil. Without a troubleshooter, Muni service will always be terrible. _________________________ 311 Customer Service Center Central ignores everyone, including the 311 Customer Service center reps and supervisors Read This Posty »

Why not highlight SF's high tech potential and natural beauty by creating kiosks in the BART / MUNI stations where passengers can do a trip planner, tourists can get suggestions of where to go / what to see - and how to use Public Transportation to get there - lots of possibilities!   I don't think any other city in the US has anything like that - and it would be terrific, brighten up the whole underground area, besides being incredibly useful. Barbara Frost Read This Posty »

MUNI: exhibit some political will to make a small change which will result in a huge improvement to MUNI bus service -- eliminate the "one stop for every block" concept in favor of having bus stops on every other block.  Bus service will be dramatically sped up, making it a more attractive prospect for commuters.  As a side benefit, hundreds, and potentially thousands of parking spaces (with associated revenue) will open up, too. DPT:  (parking div)  This City department is a nightmare tax division for many residents.  Badly-trained, and often belligerent, ticket-writers perform their tasks with impunity.  When they make mistakes Read This Posty »

Why not highlight SF's high tech potential and natural beauty by creating kiosks in the BART / MUNI stations where passengers can do a trip planner, tourists can get suggestions of where to go / what to see - and how to use Public Transportation to get there - lots of possibilities!   I don't think any other city in the US has anything like that - and it would be terrific, brighten up the whole underground area, besides being incredibly useful. Barbara Frost Read This Posty »

1. From time to time there is a safety problem on Muni buses - rowdy kids; a drunk that won't get off; etc. There should be an alarm that the driver could activate to call police in the vicinity. Maybe the problem passengers would get off before the police arrived. OK. 2. If not already done, there should be anger management classes for the bus drivers - relative to both passengers and to the drivers. Have seen both lose it in the past month. 3. More difficult - should adopt the London concept of a transit pass that scans as Read This Posty »

Mr. Mayor, We all know MUNI is currently a mess. Particularly light rail since the T line was implemented.  The N line in particular has been a nightmare.  It seems that the head of MUNI is a great mouthpiece, but shows little in the way of action and solution.  It also seems logical that the city, and the Mayor, need to stop looking at MUNI as a public transportation entity and more as a supply chain.  What are the most effective, efficient and profitable supply chains; and how do we co-op those principles for our city are also questions that should Read This Posty »

Parking fine fees have been increased to help off-set MUNI budget shortages. Why not increase moving violation fees to help increase traffic and, more importantly, pedestrian safety. As Susan Leal once said, "it is anarchy on our streets." And the situation has only gotten worse since her stance led to an increase in the number of traffic cameras. Although never happy about advocating for anything Big-Brother like, if drivers (and motorcyclists and bikers) will not comport themselves in a safe and lega manner, then the City has an obligation to intervene. Higher fines, more traffic cameras, increase police presence, and Read This Posty »

Add more trash cans in muni/bart stations and on corners. This city is dirtier than NYC! Name Withheld Read This Posty »

I have been reading about the money lost for Muni when passengers jump on for a free ride.  I see it myself.  I was thinking that SF/Muni should install on every Muni back door a machine where you swipe your Muni pass.  This would gain entrance to the bus/train.  All cash paying riders must go through the front door. I know it may slow up some of the busy stops, but it would probably be the cheapest way to solve the problems.  Most other major cities have the major subway type stops with the same idea.  Since SF makes city Read This Posty »

To get more people to take buses I suggest putting GPS devices on each bus and build software that will allow anyone with a GPS enabled phone or device to enter their destination and the software will tell them what bus to take, what time the bus will arrive at the bus stop and how long it will take to walk to the bus stop.  That will enable someone to be at work and set an alert for the 6pm bus and then their alarm will go off 5 minutes before it arrives at the bus stop.  It will also Read This Posty »

Please restore the N line to run to the train station.  The T line runs so infrequently and it is so packed (only one car) that those of us that live in SOMA are forced back into our cars to meet any scheduled appointments. Anne Bement Read This Posty »

Because installing a garage in an existing building that doesn't already have one removes and privatizes a valuable public parking space from the street, (let alone trees, utility poles) Garage addition permits should be priced much higher.  Take the price of renting parking (conservatively $150/month) times, say, 50 years, is $90,000.  These funds should be directed at the MTA/Muni for mitigation of traffic problems and pedestrian safety programs.  It would also dissuade homeowners from destroying the facades of historic homes. Robert Bregoff Read This Posty »