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Taken with TransportationThe Road to City HallWe are commuting to work with a half a dozen San Francisco city supervisors. In this episode, we tag along with Matt Dorsey, Myrna Melgar, Danny Sauter, Stephen Sherrill, Chyanne Chen and Bilal Mahmoud as they head to their City Hall offices. They discuss their daily trips and San Francisco transportation, overall.
2026-01-1529 min
The Driverless Digest PodcastRobotaxi Lessons From San Francisco With Jeffrey TumlinListen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and Substack. We now have transcripts available too (Click on the “transcripts” button in the top right corner of this post to access them).In today’s episode, I’m speaking with Jeffrey Tumlin, a 30-year transportation leader and former executive director of the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA). Jeffrey shares how robotaxis first came onto his radar, what the SFMTA is responsible for, and why San Francisco has long been a proving ground for new transportation technologies.The conversation centers on autonomous vehicles in San Fran...
2025-12-1545 minTaken with TransportationDashing Through the Holidays on MuniIt’s the holiday homestretch in San Francisco. All over the city, people are hopping on public transit to get to work, shopping and holiday parties. In our second Merry Days of Muni episode, we look at how Muni supports the San Francisco small businesses at this time of year…and all year long. We also hear about how the joy of the season makes its way onto our vehicles. This episode features Rize Up Bakery Founder and Head Baker Azikiwee Anderson, Golden Gate Restaurant Association Executive Director Laurie Thomas, Union Square Alliance CEO Marisa Rodriguez, Muni Opera...
2025-12-1109 minTaken with TransportationHoliday Traditions Wrapped in GratitudeIt’s the holiday season, and the Merry Days of Muni are underway. In this episode, agency staff discuss their holiday traditions and what they’re grateful for. We also get the low down on what’s available in the Muni Store’s Merry Days of Muni Holiday Collection. SFMTA Operator Gary Merritt, Transportation Planner Javaun Garcia, Chief Spokesperson Erica Kato, Equity Engagement Coordinator Lawrence Festin, Presidio Division Superintendent Aleta Williams, Graphic Designer Anton Belov and Public Relations Officer Sophia Sherr appear in the episode.
2025-11-1820 minTaken with TransportationHop on Board for Transit MonthSeptember is Transit Month, and in this episode, we’re celebrating with Muni riders and fans, as well as our staff. We'll take a run with the Muni Run Club and meet the owner of a Muni-themed deli. SFMTA Transit Director Brent Jones and Muni operators Basheba Walls, Ce Lon Lam, MC Allen, Raymone Garner and William Cheng also appear in the episode.
2025-09-2213 minTaken with TransportationClass Is Back in SessionAnother school year has begun, and thousands of San Francisco kids and teenagers are walking, biking, carpooling and taking Muni to class. In this episode, we discuss the work we do to support education by helping students get to school. We speak with SFMTA Transit Planner Sandra Padilla, SFMTA Transportation Planner Ben Frazier, School Crossing Guard Dennis Lowry, Walk San Francisco Interim Executive Director Margaret McCarthy, as well as a city parent and various high schoolers and recent high school graduates.
2025-08-2012 minTaken with TransportationSummer in the City by the BaySummer is in full swing, and there is no lack of things to do in San Francisco. In this episode, we get out for some summer fun and describe how you can get to your favorite events and activities on Muni. If you drive, walk or bike, we’ve got you covered with event traffic management courtesy of our parking control officers. And our accessibility team makes sure everyone can get around and enjoy the season.This episode features Transit Special Operations Manager Leslie Bienenfeld, Parking Control Officers Terry Wong and Andy Zhu, Principal Access and Mobility Pl...
2025-07-2815 minTaken with TransportationTip of the Cap (and Gown) to Our Dads and GradsBetween Father’s Day and graduation season, June is the month of dads and grads. So, in this special episode, we’re profiling eight of the agency’s fathers and recent graduates. We get to know Parking Control Officers Lloyd Glover, Willie Moore and Harold Laughlin, Director of Parking Enforcement and Operations Ted Graff, Muni Operator Joe Kibbles, Chief of Staff and Director of External Communications Judson True and Youth Transportation Advisory Board Members Mason Ngo and Chanel Marie Green as they tell their stories.
2025-06-3012 minTaken with TransportationTransfers That Fit Our BudgetMuni service changes are coming this weekend. Beginning June 21, three bus routes will be trimmed and two others will be combined into one. The changes might be confusing, so in this episode we’ll walk you through them. We hop on board one of the affected buses and visit some of the stops and neighborhoods serviced by the other. We discuss how the adjustments were designed and the transfer options to navigate them. SFMTA Chief Planning and Implementation Officer Sean Kennedy and Transit Director Brent Jones appear in the episode. You can find information on these and oth...
2025-06-1814 minTaken with TransportationMoms Who Keep Us MovingIt’s Mother’s Day weekend, and we are honoring moms by showcasing some of the fabulous mothers of the SFMTA. We have scores of moms on staff who keep San Francisco and the agency moving. This special episode features seven of them.Director of Transportation Julie Kirschbaum, Deputy Chief of Staff Kamini Lall, Parking Control Officers Lachanee Ricard and Kynattah Hill, Multimodal Planning Manager Jean Long and Muni Operators Juliann Robinson and Shawnta Bolanos join us to talk about their work, their children and what Mother’s Day means to them.
2025-05-0910 minTaken with TransportationCurb SpaceIt’s no secret that it can be difficult to park in San Francisco. But have you ever wondered why it may be so hard? In this episode, we discuss curb management and find out why available parking spaces seem to be so scarce in some SF neighborhoods. We hit the streets to see how curb management works and promotes safety. And we get tips on how to find parking with a minimum of frustration and how to use our new, more accessible parking meters and pay stations. SFMTA Parking and Curb Management Policy Manager Hank Willson, Tra...
2025-04-3020 min
The San Francisco Daily BriefSoMa Rally, EV Charging Initiative, and Behavioral Health FellowshipIn this episode of The San Francisco Daily Brief, Michelle opens with a warm welcome and an overview of the day's top stories, including a rally in SoMa addressing the ongoing fentanyl crisis. A quick roundup of other headlines follows, providing a snapshot of local news. The weather update gives listeners a heads-up on what to expect in the coming days. The episode highlights the city's new initiative for electric vehicle sidewalk charging as part of broader sustainability efforts. An SFMTA transit and traffic advisory offers insights into upcoming special events. Additionally, a Behavioral Health Fellowship opportunity is discussed, with...
2025-04-2512 minTaken with TransportationFor the Love of MuniThere are many things that make San Francisco … well, San Francisco. The hills, the cool summers, the architecture. And you can add to that list, our public transit system. From buses to light rail lines to our iconic cable cars, residents and visitors alike love the San Francisco Municipal Railway, also known as Muni.This episode explores the depth of that love for Muni. We talk with riders about what they love about it. We learn a little history from SFMTA Transportation Planner and Project Manager Paul Bignardi. And we discuss the state of the system today wi...
2025-03-1417 min
The San Francisco Daily BriefDuboce Triangle Incident, City Updates, and Sloat Boulevard DevelopmentIn this episode of The San Francisco Daily Brief, Michelle welcomes listeners and provides an overview of the top stories, including a gunfire incident in Duboce Triangle. A weather update for San Francisco is given, followed by updates on public safety and city development. The episode also covers news in sports and education, and discussions on BART and SFMTA services. After acknowledging the episode's sponsor, Michelle recaps the top stories and provides an update on the development at Sloat Boulevard. The episode concludes with closing remarks.
(0:00) Welcome and introduction
(0:15) Top stories overview with Duboce Triangle gunfire incident
(2:15) San Francisco weather...
2025-02-1911 min
The San Francisco Daily BriefEmergency Alert Mix-Up, Gap's New Policy, and SFMTA's Daylighting EnforcementIn this episode of The San Francisco Daily Brief, Michelle opens with an introduction and a look at the top stories, including confusion surrounding a recent emergency alert. She provides weather updates and informs listeners about transit changes related to local events. The episode covers Gap's new office policy and updates on a biogas project. Michelle also discusses the SFMTA's enforcement of the daylighting law. The episode concludes with a wrap-up and a request for listeners to follow the show for more updates.
(0:00) Introduction by Michelle
(0:16) Top Stories & Emergency Alert Confusion
(2:37) Weather and Event-Related Transit Updates
(5:38) Gap's Office Policy Change...
2025-02-1111 minTaken with TransportationOur Fare ShareThousands of people in San Francisco depend on Muni to get where they need to go. And the SFMTA depends on fare revenue to keep the system running and to keep it clean, safe and accessible. In this episode, we talk about fare compliance and enforcement on Muni. Revenue Operations Senior Manager Diana Hammons and Chief Strategy Officer Jonathan Rewers discuss why fares are important and how they fit into our overall budget. We then follow a team of transit fare inspectors as they work to make sure our riders are paying properly.
2025-02-0614 min
The San Francisco Daily BriefGameOn Fraud Scheme, Fake Red Zones, and Sunset District Traffic InstallationsIn this episode of The San Francisco Daily Brief, Michelle opens with a welcome and an overview of the top stories. The episode delves into a fraud scheme involving the founder of GameOn and the misuse of investor funds. A weather update and a roundup of San Francisco headlines follow. Michelle explores the city's parking challenges, focusing on the issue of fake red zones and the SFMTA's response. The episode also covers new traffic installations in the Sunset District, highlighting the "Neckdown" project and residents' reactions.
(0:00) Welcome and introduction with top stories overview
(0:40) Fraud scheme involving GameOn founder and misuse...
2025-01-2411 min
Don't Know Much About Football43. Grassroots Soccer: The Story of SF City FCGrassroots Soccer: The Story of SF City FC and Community OwnershipIn this episode of 'Don't Know Much About Football,' hosts Ian and Karlo welcome Brendan Brown, a returning guest and board member of SF City FC, alongside Ian Blackley, the club's chief executive. They explore the unique community-owned model of SF City FC, the significance of their partnership with San Francisco's public transit (SFMuni), and the practical challenges of running a pre-professional soccer club. Brendan and Ian discuss their efforts to grow local soccer culture, the importance of volunteer support, and the club's structure...
2025-01-0942 min
KQED's ForumAn Exit Interview with SF Transit Director Jeff TumlinJeff Tumlin became director of the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency in December 2019, just months before the pandemic sent ridership plummeting, creating huge financial challenges and forcing unprecedented change. Tumlin, who has just stepped down as director, was at times a lightning rod for controversies about pedestrian safety, bike lanes, closing streets to car traffic and transit service. But Muni ridership has recovered much better than BART and though the agency faces severe financial troubles, Tumlin managed Muni through a brutal period for public transportation in every city. He’ll join us to talk about his tenure and the fu...
2025-01-0757 min
The San Francisco Daily BriefShootings in Bernal Heights, Public Safety Updates, Homicide Decline, SFMTA Advisory, Weather UpdateIn this episode of The San Francisco Daily Brief, Michelle welcomes listeners and provides an overview of the day's top stories and headlines. The episode delves into recent shootings in Bernal Heights and SoMa, along with public safety updates, including a new czar appointment and insights from Chief Paul Yep. There's a discussion on the decline in homicides and the Treatment Pathway Initiative, followed by the controversy over the release of a serial burglar. Michelle also addresses the increase in violence anticipated in early 2025. The episode includes an SFMTA transit and traffic advisory and concludes with a detailed weather update.
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2025-01-0321 minTaken with TransportationThank You, Jeff TumlinIt’s a new year, and in our first episode of 2025, we take a look at the tenure of San Francisco Director of Transportation Jeff Tumlin. Director Tumlin announced in mid-December that he would step down from his position at the end of the month. We spend this episode speaking with him about his five years with the SFMTA and with other agency staffers about working with him.
2025-01-0215 min
San Francisco Daily CastGolden Gate Celebration and Future Focal PointsYear-end celebrations at Golden Gate, SFMOMA's new exhibit, breakthrough in renewable energy usage, economic forecast for 2025, SFMTA's autonomous buses, breakthrough in cardiovascular research, SFPD's community engagement initiative.
2024-12-3102 minTaken with TransportationKeeping Warm at SweaterFest (Bonus Episode)It’s the holiday season, and in this bonus episode, we’re going back to our SweaterFest celebration. In early December we threw a party for Muni fans and the community at large in honor of our “Icons of San Francisco” holiday sweater. We sipped hot chocolate, enjoyed music and comedy, wrote haikus about Muni, and embraced the joy of San Francisco and its transportation system. So, grab some nog and join us for a dose of good cheer!
2024-12-1906 minTaken with TransportationMobility for EveryoneSometimes people may not be able to use standard Muni and taxi service in San Francisco. So, we offer a variety of options from paratransit to shuttle services that help older adults and people with disabilities get where they need to go. In this episode, you’ll learn how we customize and administer these options. San Francisco Paratransit Operations General Manager Yevette McNeese, SFMTA Mobility Management Center Manager Catherine Callahan and Mobility Management Specialist Aurico Daga are featured, as are several city residents.
2024-12-1215 min
The San Francisco Daily BriefTransit Debate, Hotel Workers' Strike, Burglary Suspect Caught, Homelessness Relocation ProgramsMichelle opens the episode with a welcome and a weather update. The discussion moves to the top stories, including a debate over transit issues. Coverage of the SFMTA community meeting is followed by news of a DUI crash. The ongoing hotel workers' strike is discussed, along with a quick roundup of headlines. Michelle reports on a burglary suspect caught through the use of a GPS tracker. The episode delves into programs aimed at relocating the homeless. The episode concludes with a wrap-up, summarizing the key points and inviting listeners to stay informed.
(0:00) Welcome and Weather Update
(0:38) Top Stories and Transit...
2024-11-2914 min
The San Francisco Daily BriefNew Shelter Policy, Hotel Worker Strike, Pregnant Woman Shooting, SF Ballet in JeopardyMichelle opens the episode with a welcome and an overview of the top stories. The discussion begins with San Francisco's new policy on shelter stays for homeless families, followed by a weather update and a quick roundup of headlines. The impact of the ongoing hotel worker strike on the hospitality sector is explored. Michelle covers the recent arrest in the shooting of a pregnant woman in San Francisco, highlighting community concerns about gun violence. The potential jeopardy facing the San Francisco Ballet's 'Nutcracker' season is examined. An update on SFMTA's public engagement initiative is provided. The episode concludes with a...
2024-11-2814 minTaken with TransportationRiding into the Sunset (The L Taraval Returns)Welcome back to the Sunset District, L Taraval! For several years, light rail service along the L Taraval line between the San Francisco Zoo and downtown was suspended while the SFMTA worked with the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission and Public Works on a major track replacement and water and sewer project. That project is now done, and along with the infrastructure upgrades, we made many safety improvements along the line.In this episode of Taken with Transportation, we spend time on Taraval Street talking to residents and merchants about what the return of the L Taraval...
2024-11-2116 min
The BaySF Muni Could Face Devastating CutsSan Francisco residents could face a future with fewer bus and train lines — and even the suspension of the city’s iconic cable cars — if SFMTA, the agency that runs Muni, can’t get the funds to close a nearly $300 million budget deficit.Links:SF Muni Is in Dire Need of Funding. Without It, Cuts Could Be ‘Devastating’This episode was hosted by Jessica Kariisa, and produced by Ericka Cruz Guevarra and Alan Montecillo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-11-2021 min
The San Francisco Daily BriefSFMTA Budget Shortfall, Cruise Admission, Prop K, Ocean Beach Seawall, Health Campaign LaunchMichelle begins with a welcome and introduction, followed by an overview of the top stories and a weather update. The episode delves into the SFMTA budget shortfall, discussing its implications for transportation news. Michelle covers Cruise's admission of a false report and explores the passage of Proposition K. She reports on the recent approval of the Ocean Beach seawall, highlighting its significance for the city's coastal resilience. The launch of the 'Living Proof' health campaign is also discussed, emphasizing its goals and community impact. The episode wraps up with closing remarks and a mention of the sponsor.
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2024-11-1516 minSan Francisco Daily CastSignificant Developments in San Francisco - 10/29/2024San Francisco news including SFMTA's electric bus fleet expansion, Golden Gate Bridge renovations, University of San Francisco's biotech research center, Layers Inc's new VR headset, and San Francisco Giants game highlight.
2024-10-2902 minSan Francisco Daily CastSan Francisco's Forward March: Innovations in Transit, Technology, and Sports EventsCovering SFMTA's electric bus fleet expansion plans, Golden Gate Bridge renovation project, a new biotech research center at the University of San Francisco, Layers Inc.'s VR headset launch, and the San Francisco Giants' triumphant return.
2024-10-2802 minSan Francisco Daily CastSan Francisco Focuses on Technological Advancements and City Heritage PreservationWe're covering SFMTA's electric bus fleet expansion, renovation plans for the Golden Gate Bridge, a new Biotechnology Research Center at the University of San Francisco, an innovative VR headset by Layers Inc., and the spirited return of the Giants on the baseball field.
2024-10-2702 minSan Francisco Daily CastSan Francisco News Highlights for October 26, 2024Top stories include SFMTA's electric bus fleet expansion, Golden Gate Bridge renovation plans, University of San Francisco's new biotechnology research center, Layers Inc.'s VR headset announcement, and an inspiring Giants victory.
2024-10-2602 minSan Francisco Daily CastClimate Initiatives, Golden Gate Renovation, and Tech Innovations Highlight San Francisco’s Daily NewsExplore the latest updates from San Francisco, including the expansion of SFMTA's electric bus fleet, renovation plans for the Golden Gate Bridge, a new biotechnology research center at the University of San Francisco, Layers Inc.'s breakthrough VR headset announcement, the spirited return of the Giants, and today's weather forecast.
2024-10-2503 minTaken with TransportationMoving Forward on MuniTen years ago, we began implementing an ongoing series of transit improvements as part of a new program called Muni Forward. These improvements have made Muni faster, more reliable, more frequent, easier to access and safer. In this episode, we celebrate Muni Forward.We learn about history of the program and some of the specific improvements we've made. We speak with SFMTA Transit Director Julie Kirschbaum, Muni Chief Planning and Implementation Officer Sean Kennedy, Transit Priority Manager Michael Rhodes and Transit Engineering Team Manager Cheryl Liu. We also hear from riders and a small business o...
2024-10-0920 minTaken with TransportationAhoy!September is Transit Month in the Bay Area. And we’re celebrating on board Muni’s Boat Tram open air streetcar. In this episode we discuss the beloved 90-year-old boat’s history and how we maintain it. Plus, we talk about the joy it brings to the streets of San Fransico.SFMTA Director of Transportation Jeff Tumlin, Board Member Dominica Henderson, Muni Historic Fleet Superintendent Kevin Sheridan and Muni Operator David Gunter appear in the episode. We also speak with Market Street Railway President Rick Laubscher, SFMTA Citizens Advisory Council Vice Chair Chris Arvin and SFCTA Community Adviso...
2024-09-0416 minTaken with TransportationSlowing Down and Getting to Know the NeighborhoodSan Francisco’s Slow Streets are low-vehicle-traffic residential corridors. They provide comfortable options for walking, biking and rolling, as well as driving. But some of them also have become community spaces that bring neighbors together. In this episode, we take a look at a few of the ways San Francisco residents are embracing their Slow Streets. We speak with SFMTA Transportation Planner Julia Malmo and Analyst Elijah Enis. They talk about the Slow Streets Mural Pilot Program. Slow Street Stewards Tim Hickey and Molly Hayden also appear in the episode. So does Zaid Zayouna, the founder and cre...
2024-08-1619 minTaken with TransportationScooting SafelyAn increasingly popular way to get around San Francisco is by scooter. This includes shared scooters that riders pick up in one place, use for a fee and then drop off when they’re done. The SFMTA regulates the companies that rent those scooters. We also promote scooter safety for all riders.In this episode, we discuss scooter safety with Kate Toran, Philip Cranna and Danny Yeung from our Taxis, Access and Mobility Services Division. We also go out with Inspector Peter Woods on safety enforcement patrol. And we check in with the Mayor’s Offic...
2024-07-1715 minTaken with TransportationAbout Town with Our CFOIn this episode of Taken with Transportation, we speak with SFMTA Chief Financial Officer Bree Mawhorter. We talk about the agency's budget and how more efficient service can save money. Plus, we take a little transportation tour with Mawhorter and discuss the many ways she gets around town.
2024-06-2517 min
FaikaAnnie WashingtonAnnie her family and friends call her Lydia. She’s Samoan and Black, born and raised in San Francisco’s Potrero Hill Projects. Annie is a proud mother of two and has been an operator with Muni/SFMTA for nearly 10 years. She started on buses, then moved to trolleys, Muni Light Rail (trains), and now she’s a GripWoman on SF Cable Cars. She is the 6th woman in the 150-year Cable Car history to become a Grip
2024-06-1456 minTaken with TransportationA Safe and Fun School CommuteThe road to school should always be a safe one, and it also can be a fun one. The San Francisco Safe Routes to School program works to make walking, biking, rolling, and taking transit to school safer and more accessible for all SF kids. In this episode, we speak with SFMTA Safe Routes to School Program Coordinator Crysta Highfield and Transportation Planner Ben Frazier about their work on the program, along with San Francisco Bicycle Coalition Safe Routes to School Program Manager Kenny Kruse. We also attend a couple of Bike and Roll to School Week e...
2024-05-1712 min
The Urbanist AgendaSome Business Owners REALLY Hate Bike Lanes (with Bike Curious)When a bike lane was installed on Valencia Street in San Francisco, one business owner hated it so much he went on a hunger strike. Bike lanes are almost universally positive for business, so why do some business owners hate them so much? Jon from Bike Curious joins me to discuss.San Francisco restaurant owner goes on 30-day hunger strike over new bike lane: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/18/san-francisco-bike-lane-hunger-strike/73359978007/Advocates Punk SFMTA’s Valencia Bike Lane Clusterf*ck: https://sf.streetsblog.org/2023/07/21/advocates-punk-sfmtas-valencia-bike-lane-clusterfckWhy this Toronto restaurateur is giving city ha...
2024-05-1049 minTaken with TransportationKeeping the VisionIn late-March 2014, San Francisco adopted Vision Zero, the road safety policy to eliminate traffic deaths and reduce severe injuries in the city. This episode of Taken with Transportation looks at the impact of that policy and what has changed over the last decade. We discuss the origins of Vision Zero, as well as the work the SFMTA is doing today and will do into the future to make San Francisco streets safe and joyful. Appearing in the episode are SFMTA Director of Transportation Jeff Tumlin, Board of Directors Chair Amanda Eaken, City Traffic Engineer Ricardo Olea, former S...
2024-04-1719 min
Talking Headways: A Streetsblog PodcastEpisode 476: Saving California Transit from the Fiscal CliffThis week we're sharing a San Francisco Planning and Urban Research (SPUR) forum on how a statewide coalition of transit advocates were able to organize a funding bridge to avert a fiscal cliff for transit operators in the state. The discussion led by SPUR's Laura Tolkoff, shares how they did it and what's next. Featured guests include... Laura Tolkoff / Interim Chief Policy Officer & Transportation Policy Director, SPUR Rebecca Long / Director, Legislation & Public Affairs, Bay Area Metro Cyrus Hall / Independent Sustainable Transportation Advocate Zack Deutsch-Gross / Policy Director, Transform CA Raayan Mo...
2024-03-2848 minTaken with TransportationPaint, Paper, Metal and MachinesThere are things on our streets that we probably take for granted but most definitely help us move around cities safely and efficiently. We’re talking about street signs, street markings and parking meters. In San Francisco, the SFMTA Street Operations shops handle the signs, street painting and meters we depend on, whether we are getting around by walking, driving, cycling or scooting. In this episode of Taken with Transportation, we pay a visit to those shops and speak with Traffic Paint Shop Supervisor Brian McBride, Meter Shop Manager Tony Massetti, Temporary Sign Program Manager Gretchen Rude and...
2024-03-2118 minTaken with TransportationHow to MuniIf you're new to San Francisco Muni, using it can feel overwhelming at first. Well, don't worry. Whether you've just moved to the city, are planning to visit and don't want to rent a car or have lived here for some time but haven't taken advantage of all Muni has to offer, we at Taken with Transportation have your back.In this episode, we offer a practical how-to guide for getting around on Muni. Host Melissa Culross speaks with SFMTA Senior Manager of Revenue Collection and Sales Diana Hammons, operators Lynnette Richie and Arnold Gray, station agent...
2024-02-2013 minTaken with TransportationBreaking Glass Ceilings Halfway to the Stars26 years ago this month, Fannie Mae Barnes made history when she became San Francisco's first female cable car grip. In this episode of Taken with Transportation, Barnes talks with host Melissa Culross about that experience. The episode also features Willa Johnson, the second female grip.The women discuss what it takes, physically, to be a grip and what it was like to break the glass ceiling that hung over San Francisco's beloved cable cars for more than a century.
2024-01-2212 min
The Daily Podcast with Eric B.The Daily Podcast with Eric B #170 - SFMTA vs Valencia businesses wanting to remove the Bike LaneIn this episode I go back to my podcast from August 5, 2023.
#147 how SFMTA decided to close streets on Valencia for bikers.
8 months later it's having a bad and costly impact on the businesses on Valencia street.
Join me in this podcast as I discuss the issues and if the SFMTA has a solution.
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2023-12-0755 minTaken with TransportationCelebrating Culture and Community on a Cable CarSpecially decorated cable cars climb the hills of San Francisco throughout the year in honor of different communities and cultures. It's one of the ways the SFMTA celebrates the diversity of its staff and of the city. In this episode of Taken with Transportation, host Melissa Culross rides the cars decorated in honor of Filipino American History Month and Native American Heritage Month and talks with Cable Car Division Manager Fred Butler, SFMTA Board of Directors member Lydia So and various agency staffers about the heritage cable car program.
2023-11-2711 minTaken with TransportationMore Than a Meter MaidOne of the most misunderstood roles at the SFMTA is that of the parking control officer or PCO. In this episode of Taken with Transportation, host Melissa Culross spends time on the streets of San Francisco with PCOs Scott Ong, Todd Baxter and Ruben Reveles, as well as Parking Enforcement Assistant Director and Captain Kent Chiu, to learn why parking enforcement is essential and what parking control officers do. She discovers that they are much more than just so-called "meter maids."
2023-10-2612 minTaken with TransportationSchool DaysEvery successful school day begins with students getting to class safely, and crossing guards help children and their parents in San Francisco navigate intersections near school campuses. In this episode of Taken with Transportation, we learn about the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency's School Crossing Guard program. The program is part of the agency's larger effort to create safe and inviting streets.We talk with SFMTA Crossing Guards Christian Frederick Lauser and Arturo Garcia, School Crossing Guard Program Assistant Manager and Acting Manager Karen Wong, SFMTA Parking Control Officer Angie Barosso, McKinley Elementary School Principal John Collins...
2023-10-0510 minTaken with TransportationTransit Month on MuniSeptember is Transit Month in the Bay Area and Taken with Transportation is celebrating with San Francisco Municipal Railway, or Muni, riders. Host Melissa Culross talks with riders in multiple neighborhoods who use Muni's buses, streetcars and light rail vehicles as their principal means of transportation. Culross also speaks with SFMTA Transit Director Julie Kirschbaum about service improvements and investments the agency is making, as well as Director of Transportation Jeff Tumlin about his favorite Muni line and the first he remembers riding.
2023-09-2116 minTaken with TransportationConnecting Community to TransitAccessing public transit can be more difficult for people in a particular San Francisco neighborhood than it is in other parts of city. So the SFMTA is designing a supplemental transportation program for this area.In this episode of Taken with Transportation, we talk with SFMTA Transportation Planner Christopher Kidd, San Francisco Supervisor Shamann Walton, Bayview-Hunters Point Community Advocates Environmental Justice Director Dalila Adofo, SFMTA Planning Director Maia Small and neighborhood residents about a community shuttle that is expected to begin running in Bayview-Hunters Point in 2024.
2023-09-0614 min
Садовая, 3652. 1-й день лета. Интервью с ГансомЭпизод называется 1-й день лета, потому что записан был аккурат в конце весны и начале лета.
Много историй про стройку и в после-шоу жирный рассказ про ситуацию Hans против SFMTA.
Шоу-ноутс:
малой в госпитале с рассечённой головой
если не закончишь дом - будешь жить на улице
профессиональный фрэймер
"я это сделаю на $ 2000 дешевле"
3% всё портят
лестница, которая задаёт тон всему помещению
первый дом для врага, второй - на продажу, третий - для себя
соглашаться ли с предложениями своего строителя?
рассуждения про американскую и беларускую медицинские системы
больничные
ответственность учителей VS ответственности родителей
считать карты в казино
После-шоу (только для наших патреонов):
какие новости у Ганса в его "разборках" с бывшим работодателем
может ли боевой петух завалить лошадь?
а знает ли ChatGPT где ты живешь?
с ребёнком всё в порядке
как проходило слушание
"учись защищать свои права на примере папки, Павелито!"
как Ганса по Zoom-у увольняли
"Я достаточно известный человек!"
объясняем, что такое "white privilege"
потеряли Ганса на полуслове
Как стать нашим постоянным слушателем и членом сообщества?
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2023-08-3137 minTaken with TransportationStop and GoTraffic signals play a vital role in managing transportation, but have you ever thought about how that management works or how intersections are designed? In this episode of Taken with Transportation, we talk with SFMTA Senior Traffic Engineer Bryant Woo, Traffic Signal Electrician Dennis Verhalen and Transit Signal Supervisors Ferdinand Lumbad and John Affolter about how San Francisco intersections, from the most complex to the simple, function and about maintaining traffic signals. They help us understand how the work they do keeps the city moving.
2023-08-1612 minTaken with TransportationHappy Birthday to a San Francisco TreasureSan Francisco's incredibly popular cable car service turns 150 years old on August 2, 2023. In this episode of Taken with Transportation, host Melissa Culross speaks with San Francisco Mayor London Breed, Market Street Railway president Rick Laubscher, SFMTA cable car maintenance supervisor Dennis Dea, cable car operators Val Lupiz and Derrick Johnson, riders and business owners about the history and mechanics of the cars, as well as the impact they have on their city.
2023-07-3113 min
The Morning BreezecastThe SFMTA may name a cable car after Tony Bennett.The SFMTA may name a cable car after Tony Bennett.
2023-07-2601 min
CrosscurrentsSFMTA's Future / San Quentin Marathon / Every Road In San JoseSan Francisco’s public transit is still recovering, but a better future might be just a few stops down the line. Today, a conversation with the director of the SFMTA. Then, we’ll hear about how running a marathon inside prison can be life changing. And, we’ll tour Northern California’s biggest city with the guy who ran every road in town. Plus a reading from San Francisco author, Ann Jacobus.
2023-07-2526 minCrosscurrentsSFMTA's Future / San Quentin Marathon / Every Road In San JoseSan Francisco’s public transit is still recovering, but a better future might be just a few stops down the line. Today, a conversation with the director of the SFMTA. Then, we’ll hear about how running a marathon inside prison can be life changing. And, we’ll tour Northern California’s biggest city with the guy who ran every road in town. Plus a reading from San Francisco author, Ann Jacobus.
2023-07-2526 min
Beyond StreetsAVs in San Francisco with Jeff Tumlin, SFMTA (ARTS 2023) [Updated intro]San Francisco is a hotbed for AV testing and deployment – and the city’s transportation chief had strong opinions to share about it during his keynote at TRB ARTS. Greg Rogers and guest co-host Sophie Jantz had the opportunity interview Jeff Tumlin, Director of Transportation at the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA), after his keynote to further explore the questions he likes to ask when new transportation technologies are introduced to the city’s streets.Resources:Find Jeff on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeffreytumlin Find Jeff on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tumlin/ SFMTA’s AV policy job opening...
2023-07-2147 minTaken with TransportationBringing Everyone on BoardIn this episode host Melissa Culross speaks with longtime (and recently retired) SFMTA Director of Accessible Services Annette Williams and Nicole Bohn, Director of the San Francisco Mayor's Office on Disability, about transportation accessibility and the role activism and advocacy have played in making transportation more accessible. July is Disability Pride Month, and this episode celebrates that by highlighting a bit of the work that has been done to break down barriers disabled people have faced over the decades.
2023-07-1713 minTaken with TransportationCleanliness Is Next to...Comfort and SafetyAn important part of the SFMTA’s commitment to safety is maintaining a clean fleet of Muni vehicles. In this episode, we meet three members of our transit car cleaning staff: Manager Myra Phillips, Assistant Supervisor Anthony Jackson, Jr. and Cleaner Ronald Brown. They’ll take us through the cleaning process and explain how the team keeps our buses, streetcars, light rail vehicles and cable cars spick and span. It’s a dirty job, but our very dedicated car cleaners do it well and with pride.
2023-06-3009 minTaken with TransportationWelcome Aboard!The hard-working 22-Fillmore is one of San Francisco Muni’s longest running bus lines. We hop on board to learn about the history of the 22, as well as its modern-day impact on the city it serves. San Francisco Transit Riders Board member and retired SFMTA Manager of Service Planning Peter Strauss walks us through the early days of the line. We also talk with Muni operators Earl Scott and Julio Ruano, who drive on the 22-line, and we check in with some businesses along the route.
2023-06-1508 minTaken with Transportation"Welcome Aboard!" TrailerThe first episode of Taken with Transportation…”Welcome Aboard!”… is coming soon and will take you for a ride across San Francisco on the 22-Fillmore public transit line.
2023-06-0801 min
Muni DiariesLife on the school bus from (and for) those in the know
By school bus, we obviously mean Muni.
We’ve gotten our share of “teens on the bus” stories, but it is a special treat hearing from young folks themselves—thoughtful, civic-minded people who are inspired by public transit to participate and create.
Tanea Lunsford Lynx is Chair of the Spoken Arts Department at Ruth Asawa School of the Arts and one of the artists behind Muni Raised Me, a multimedia exhibition by San Francisco born-and-raised artists exploring a central question: What does Muni mean to the people who grow up riding it? Tanea brought their students...
2023-04-1100 minThe Daily Podcast with Eric B.The Daily Podcast with Eric B #148 - San Francisco SFMTA Closes Valencia Street For BikersIn this episode of the podcast, I discuss the recent decision by the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) to close part of Valencia Street for bikes. I am concerned that this decision will not only cause traffic nightmares but also put the businesses in the area at a loss.
I am frustrated with San Francisco's tendency to make these kinds of decisions without consulting the community first. This episode explores the potential consequences of this decision and how it may impact the daily lives of residents in the area.
Throughout the episode, I share...
2023-04-0647 min
Fabulist054 We Still Love a Train Around Here (it bears repeating)This week Shannon tells the story of the iconic San Francisco Cable Car System
SOURCES
https://www.sfmta.com/getting-around/muni/cable-cars/cable-car-history#:~:text=Cable%20cars%20were%20invented%20by,for%20more%20than%2030%20years.
https://sf.curbed.com/2017/9/20/16338488/cable-cars-facts-sf-san-francisco-historic
http://www.cablecarmuseum.org/heritage.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Francisco_cable_car_system
https://www.invent.org/inductees/andrew-smith-hallidie
https://theculturetrip.com/north-america/usa/california/articles/a-brief-history-of-cable-cars-in-san-francisco/
https://www.sfmta.com/getting-around/muni/cable-cars/cable-car-history#:~:text=Cable%20cars%20were%20invented%20by,for%20...
2023-02-2450 min
Street Data Pod: Imagining the Next Generation of EducationEpisode 8: “Connecting Present to Past”: The Impact of Critical PedagogyIn Episode 8, Alcine and Shane reminisce and dream with two of Shane’s former students, alumni of the BALMA Project featured in Chapter 5 of Street Data. Hip hop artist and journalist Rocky Rivera and auto technician/former paraprofessional Norma Gallegos share tales of growing up in San Francisco’s Excelsior District that are equal parts heartbreaking and heartwarming. Looking at their own trajectories as learners, Norma and Rocky help us explore what success really means when we view education as a long game rather than a test-driven shell game. With tears and joy, the conversation explores the features of what...
2022-12-0849 min
The Nikki Medoro ShowEpisode #28 - November 23, 2022History is made in Oakland mayor's race, Thanksgiving preparations from the road to the table, red Solo cups come to the SFMTA's rescue, Ye can't tap his billions plus Nikki's son and dog Nugget make an appearance
2022-11-241h 58
Transit UnpluggedLisa Walton -- SFMTALisa Walton is the CTO of SFMTA, San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (aka Muni), and is responsible for one of the largest and most complex transit regions in North America. She needs to interact with over 20 different agencies and services around the Bay Area, not to mention all the people within the city and county of San Francisco. And the biggest challenges are seamless travel and getting the right information to people at the right time. One of Lisa's biggest projects recently has been a total overhaul of Muni's customer information system. Lisa and her team replaced a 20-year-old...
2022-10-0535 min
Transit UnpluggedMichelle Bouchard -- CaltrainStretching from San Francisco to Gilroy (the garlic capital of the U.S.), Caltrain follows the spine of the Bay Area peninsula and straight through Silicon Valley. Having been around since the 1860s, Silicon Valley grew up around Caltrain. And unlike most commuter rail lines, Caltrain doesn't serve a single city center with traffic going one way in the morning and back in the afternoon; people travel up and down the peninsula in both directions getting to work. This is, as Michelle says, a blessing and a curse. She needs to plan for a constant flow of people north and...
2022-09-2834 min
Cars and ComradesBill Lear and VapordyneBill Lear invented radio equipment, the 8-track player, the Lear Jet, and founded the Vapordyne company to research steam-powered vehicles. Notable events in his life include working with a deposed monarch, naming his daughter after a lighting fixture, and the fateful purchase of a sailboat.Plus: Bryant contemplates e-bikes, Conner pisses off the neighbors, and Zach's Danger Ranger accumulates problems.Main topic at 31:55Email us with tips, stories, and unhinged rants: carsandcomrades@gmail.com //Our social media links etc: www.linktr.ee/CarsAndComrades //Music by King Gizzard & the Lizard...
2022-07-181h 32
CivicWhat's New & What's Next 6/27/22NEW: Supreme Court decisions on abortion & gun rights sends city officials scrambling; SFPD won’t negotiate budget requests; school board reverses decisions on Lowell High School admission and controversial mural cover-up. NEXT: SFMTA decision makers to vote on union salaries and $7M cost for temporary facility; voters will decide fate of sales tax; SFPD equipment scrutinized; proposal to add gender identity to anti-discrimination rules; mitigating impact of ride-hailing and self-driving passenger service; upcoming 4th of July celebrations; supervisors weigh in on proposed $717M budget.
2022-06-2707 min
CivicWhat's New & What's Next for 12/20/21In What's New & What's Next, the Civic team offers a roundup of San Francisco news and a look at what's ahead on the city's calendar. The news: State mask mandate refined for cities like SF; former Public Works boss pleads guilty to fraud; mayor initiates crackdown on Tenderloin drug use and dealing, including with state of emergency; school board staves off state takeover by voting for staff-recommended budget cuts; mayor proposes charter amendment overseeing school board and child services agencies. Coming up: Supervisors to vote on state of emergency declaration for the Tenderloin, SFMTA board to meet.
2021-12-2007 min
Libertarian CounterpointKnuckleheads Of Liberty 136: Banking on BureaucracyPostal Banking… Because The Post Office Does Everything So Well
https://prospect.org/economy/usps-begins-postal-banking-pilot-program/
San Francisco Credit Union And Taxi Drivers Lose Big on Taxi Medallions (Government Permits to Drive People)
https://www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/Jury-SFMTA-didn-t-rip-off-taxi-medallion-loan-16509039.php
Are We On The Verge Of War With China On Taiwan?
https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidaxe/2021/10/04/possible-war-looms-as-the-chinese-air-force-sends-another-56-warplanes-toward-taiwan/?sh=eb7b25958e45
https://www.reuters.com/world/china-surprises-us-with-hypersonic-missile-test-ft-reports-2021-10-17/
New Age Equity: Women In The Draft?
https://www.rollcall.com/2021/10/05/congress-moves-toward-requiring-women-to-register-for-the-draft/...
2021-10-2128 minCivicWhat's New & What's Next for 8/16/21In What's New & What's Next, the Civic team offers a roundup of San Francisco news and a look at what's ahead on the city's calendar. The news: Vaccine mandate for indoor activities; kids return to school; first of two DA recall efforts falls short on signatures. Coming up: The DA and police chief in conversation; SFMTA board to discuss Van Ness report findings; Health Commission will get an update on coronavirus actions.
2021-08-1704 min
Radio Teco News22. The Challenges Ahead For MuniEl Tecolote contributor, Johanna Lopez Miyaki, spoke to SFMTA Director of Transportation, Jeffrey Tumlin. Director Tumlin tells us about the challenges Muni faces as they try to reopen and navigate life during and after the Covid pandemic.
2021-08-1649 min
Building Better with Brandon Bartneck#57 – Danielle Harris | Elemental Excelerator – Inspiring Action to Fight Climate ChangeDanielle Harris is Managing Director of Engagement & Innovation at Elemental Excelerator.
Key topics in this conversation include:
How Danielle is helping to inspire action in the push for social justice and climate action goals
Why we should be optimistic, despite all of the climate challenges we’re facing
Proactively identifying and overcoming the common challenges that founders face
Common misconceptions regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion
Elemental Excelator’s 5-Year Strategy
Links:
Show notes: http://brandonbartneck.com/futureofmobility/danielleharris
Danielle’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/innovation_dj
Danielle’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/djlanhar...
2021-07-0455 min
Pick Me Up, I'm Scared.4. Take the Subway to the Anarchist Moon UtopiaIn this episode, Madeline and Kenna talk about public transportation, walking in LA, and the anarchist moon utopia!
Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/pickmeupimscared
Sources:
https://www.vox.com/2015/8/10/9118199/public-transportation-subway-buses
https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/how-your-citys-public-transit-stacks-up/
https://www.vox.com/the-goods/2018/9/26/17903146/mass-transit-public-transit-rail-subway-bus-car
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-10-10/why-public-transportation-works-better-outside-the-u-s
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2018-08-31/why-is-american-mass-transit-so-bad-it-s-a-long-story
https://www.apta.com/news-publications/public-transportation-facts/
https://www.wired.com/2013/12/brt-middle-class/
https://360.here.com/15-minute-cities-infrastructure
2021-07-0252 min
The Cave BoatPut Me In, Coach!In this exciting episode of Captain Caveman's Cruise Ship, Captain Michael invites a professional coach aboard for a virtual cruise into the deep waters of coaching. Coaching is an art, and a craft that gets developed overtime. Rich insights await the listeners of this special episode.
Michael Grabow is a Human & Organizational Performance Expert and retired First Sergeant from the United States Air Force with nearly 40 years of experience training hundreds of thousands of people from more than 1000 different organizations.
In Michael’s military service, he led an organization of 320 security force members that were re...
2021-03-141h 14
Total SFJFK Drive car-free forever, and Slow Streets draft | Total SFThe Total SF team makes a case for keeping JFK Drive in Golden Gate Park car-free forever, and conducts a Slow Streets draft, picking which of the SFMTA reduced traffic street should stay forever - and who should be the mayor of each street. Co-hosts Peter Hartlaub and Heather Knight also update on the Oasis SF telethon from the D'Arcy Drollinger episode, and offer some thoughts about the decision to return cars to Twin Peaks.Produced by Peter Hartlaub. Music is "The Tide Will Rise" by the Sunset Shipwrecks off their album "Community" and cable car bell-ringing...
2021-03-1232 min
Muni DiariesEp. 106: SFMTA head Jeffrey Tumlin explains why taking Muni is the "right thing to do"Muni, like many other public transit agencies around the country, is facing a financial "death spiral" in the face of the pandemic. In today's podcast episode, we talk with Jeffrey Tumlin, the Director of Transportation of the SFMTA who started in his role right at the end of last year after the underground meltdown.
2020-08-2138 min
Queens of the MinesHome School Herstory Lesson TwoRaffle Selected May 5
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https://www.sfmta.com/maps/muni-system-map-except-during-covid-19
2020-04-2809 minCivicMuni Operators Work In Fear of Coronavirus InfectionAs the SFMTA makes drastic cuts to service to prevent further spread of the coronavirus, drivers are afraid of being infected and are asking for masks, gloves, hand sanitizer and wipes. Five cases have been confirmed among Muni workers. Roger Marenco, president of the Transport Workers Union Local 250-A, which represents Muni bus drivers and some other transit workers, said the city has not been able to keep the number of passengers on buses low enough to ensure social distancing.
2020-04-0829 minCivicWhat's New & What's Next for 3/9/20In What's New & What's Next, the Civic team offers a roundup of San Francisco news and a look at what's ahead on the city's calendar. The news: City offers text alerts for coronavirus updates, homelessness department head shifts to new role, state criticizes police reform progress. Coming up: Mayor to address the Board of Supervisors on corruption, SFMTA open house, Planning Commission to learn about city's housing affordability strategy.
2020-03-0904 min
The Mpact Podcast (Formerly Railvolution)Episode 25: Bus Yard HousingThis month on the Rail~Volution podcast we are chatting with Adrienne Heim and Rafe Rabalais from the SFMTA about the Potrero Yard electric bus and housing project. We chat about modernization, planning, electricity use and much much more!
2020-02-0646 min
Josh You Trippin: A Black Guy's Travel PodcastEpisode 2: If You're Going To San FranciscoIf you’re going to San Francisco, you’ll want to listen to this episode. Joshua recounts his last visit to San Francisco for MLK weekend and is joined by special guest Avy Jetters to discuss the effects everything from culture, to art, to gentrification.
Avy Jetter writes, draws and self publishes the comic book Nuthin Good Ever Happens at 4 a.m. and is an avid horror and gore movie fan. When she isn’t drawing aliens and monsters or just regular folks she self publishes zines about race, culture and Black history. Currently you may fi...
2020-02-0628 min
Smarter CarsJeffrey Tumlin - SFMTA, Director of TransportationToday we talk with Jeffrey Tumlin, the new head of San Francisco's transportation agency, the SFMTA, about the challenges of managing city transportation needs as the city grows and the streets don't get any bigger. We discuss managing the streets for the public good, reducing traffic with better road geometry, how to improve public transit for riders, ways to increase safety with better infrastructure for micromobility and active modes, uses of the curb and the declining role of street parking, and how to use policy levers to promote equity.
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2020-01-0336 min
Lettuce WrapIt’s So Hot In San FranciscoIt was unusually warm in San Francisco in early June, so we took a quick break from interviews to chat with each other about ice cream to keep us cool during these rare, warm San Francisco evenings. If you live in—or plan to visit—San Francisco, consider this a guide to delicious, creamy treats.
Links and Show Notes
Listen to Lettuce Wrap 8: The Ice Cream Atmosphere, with Lori Phillips of Rocko’s Ice Cream Tacos
Make your own waffle bowls: DASH Waffle Bowl Maker (Amazon)
Homemade Waffle Cones and Bowls | Ashlee Marie - real fun with r...
2019-07-2717 minSmarter CarsSFMTA - Hank Willson, Parking and Curb ManagementToday we’re talking about how to manage the curb and parking in this age of ridehailing services, micromobility, Amazon and food deliveries, and autonomous vehicles. Our guest is Hank Willson, Policy Manager, in Parking and Curb Management for the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency. We discuss all the ways that cities can manage available space in the right of way, how to measure curb productivity and make space for new modes of travel including TNC pick ups/drop offs, local food delivery services, freight delivery, and electric bikes and scooters. The SFMTA has faced these issues earlier than ma...
2019-06-0347 minSmarter CarsLauren Mattern - Nelson\Nygaard - How Parking Policy Impacts CitiesIn this episode, we talk with Lauren Mattern, a principal at Nelson/Nygaard, about parking policy and how it impacts cities. We discuss street parking and demand responsive pricing, including her work at the SFMTA on the innovative SFpark program. Lauren previously served as Manager of Parking Policy and Technology at the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, helping bring SFpark, a new type of parking and demand management system, to life. The pioneering $42M project changed the parking management field, successfully reducing circling and emissions in pilot areas. We also discuss off-street parking requirements, or minimums, and how they...
2019-05-2149 min
Voices of the CommunityInsight into the San Francisco Transportation SystemOur voices of the community are:
Edward Reiskin the Director of Transportation of the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency also know as SFMTA
San Francisco Board of Supervisor Scott Wiener who also sits on the SFMTA board and
Melvin Clark a long time Muni Operator, Driver, Trainer
Please rate us on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts and share this story with your friends. Follow me @georgekoster and please email george@georgekoster.com with questions, comments and show ideas
Delve deeper into the Voices of the Community...
2019-05-1000 min
Technically CorrectEpisode 169: A Window Into My PhoneStumpgrades and cold brew, smart homes and scooters. This week: Ryan is tired of seeing those Uber ads while Carlos is watching Giants games just for that one Buster Posey commercial at Picco. 🛴.Links:Uber puts CEO Dara Khosrowshahi in ads to save its reputationWatch for it: Uber spending up to $500M on new ad campaignBuster Posey on Twitter: "I’ll let this one slide since Bochy used to be a catcher. #LetsGoPlaces… "Buster Posey on Twitter: "Kruk and Kuip were like this the whole time. #LetsGoPlaces… "Cold Brew Coffee | New Orleans-Style Iced Coffee | Blue Bottle CoffeeSpa...
2018-09-061h 54Muni DiariesEp. 64: Judson True on interviewing Joan Didion after 9/11When City Arts and Lectures call you to be the backup for your favorite writer, you clear your calendar right away. In this episode, storyteller Judson True recalls that one fortunate phone call in 2001, right after 9/11, when he was called to be the backup interviewer for Scott Shafer. The subject? His favorite writer, Joan Didion. Judson is currently the chief of staff for state assemblyman David Chiu. Before that, he was once the spokesperson for the SFMTA, a job that probably no one envies. You can find him on Twitter at @judsontrue.
2018-08-1511 minMuni DiariesEp 34: The humans behind Muni's official Twitter accountSay you're frustrated waiting for the bus and you fire off a tweet, "Where the hell is my bus?", there are three people at the SFMTA whose job is to respond to you to make sure you're ok. We found these very patient humans at the SFMTA whose jobs we never want to have, and ask them: what's it like to be on the receiving end of all our ire? As it turns out, it's not all terrible. SFMTA's Schad and Rick tell us all about behind the scenes stories of responding to your Muni complaints and r...
2017-07-1832 min
Smarter CarsDarton Ito of San Francisco Municipal Transportation AgencyIn this episode, we talk with Darton Ito of SFMTA about the role of cities in determining how autonomous vehicles will be tested and deployed. We discuss safety, testing, pricing of access to city streets, disengagement reporting and other aspects of how autonomous vehicles may be regulated in California.
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2017-06-0544 minTechnically CorrectEpisode 95: Jony Ive’s ScrapbookIn light of president-elect Trump's intent to pull out of NAFTA, Carlos takes the first steps in ending his cold war with Canada's second most famous singer/songwriter/hockey player, Michael Bublé. Life is too short, and as a wise man once said — it's a new dawn, it's a new day, it's a new liiiiife. _oh god please let us make it to 2020.Plus, eero and a smart apartment updates from Ryan, DirecTV Now, Designed by Apple in California, and much more. 🌳.
Show NotesSir Jony Ive reflects on the nature of objects, the fr...
2016-12-011h 21
Reconcilable DifferencesA Lot of Them Are TricksThe main topic this week is "magic and superstition." What delights (or angers) your hosts in a magic show? Why can't Cardini get rid of those cards?
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Links and Show Notes: This week kicks off with a look at the rise of vaping...
2016-09-211h 58
Outside Lands San Francisco75: SFMTA Photo CollectionAmazing views of San Francisco streets and streetcars over the last 110 years from the old Municipal Railway archives. Listen to hear the background and take a look at the photos at www.sfmta.com/photo
2014-06-1318 min
the bikescape podcastSan Francisco Bike Plan almost back on trackOn June 26, 2009, the SFMTA Board unanimously voted to adopt the long delayed Bike Plan and gave the green light to 45 new bike lanes. This was the result of three years of intense SF Bicycle Coalition advocacy culminating with a very impressive show of grassroots support at the MTA meeting where over to hundred supporters showed up to speak.The next step is to bring this to court and have the tree year long injunction lifted so that work can begin on doubling the number of bike lanes in the city.Congratulations all around! Now that we're...
2009-06-3000 min