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local3 days ago•4 min saved

San Francisco Seeks Answers After July 4 Transit Fiasco

San Francisco apologized for a July 4 transit meltdown that left Muni and other services overwhelmed by a crowd estimated around 100,000, with buses stuck in traffic and some riders stranded. The SFMTA said their system could not handle the influx and announced an internal review with results public in a month. City supervisors are pushing for a formal hearing to assess coordination with private partners and other departments to prevent a repeat, highlighting issues from overcrowded shuttle buses and long porta-potty lines to disruptions linked to self-driving Waymo vehicles. Mayor Lurie emphasized safety and pledged to work with partners to improve future events.

via SFist|

#hearing #july-4 #local

local5 days ago•5 min saved

SF Muni Struggles to Move Crowds at Major Events

A SFist opinion piece argues that the SFMTA over-promised on handling large crowds for high-demand events—like fireworks on the Bay and Outside Lands—yet failed to deliver, leading to long delays, jammed buses and trains, insufficient signage, and riders stranded for hours. The piece notes rideshares and other traffic complicating the situation, and calls for the city to acknowledge transit capacity limits and improve planning, signage, and execution to avoid future chaos.

via SFist|

#crowd-control #local #muni

technology2 years ago•2 min saved

San Francisco's Outdated Train System Relies on Floppy Disks Despite Upgrade Plans

The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency's Muni Metro light rail system still relies on 5¼-inch floppy disks for its Automatic Train Control System (ATCS), which was installed in 1998. Despite plans to upgrade the system and move away from floppy disks, the SFMTA expects the process to take several more years and cost hundreds of millions of dollars. While the system is currently functional, the agency acknowledges the increasing risk of data degradation and the challenges of maintaining the outdated technology, with plans to have a new train control system in place by 2029 to 2030.

via WIRED|

#floppy-disks #muni-metro #san-francisco

technology2 years ago•3 min saved

"San Francisco's Outdated Train System Runs on Floppy Disks, Prompting Upgrade Fears"

San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency's train control system, which relies on 5-inch floppy disks installed in 1998, is facing the risk of catastrophic failure due to data degradation. The agency plans to upgrade the system to a wireless one, but the process is expected to take a decade and cost hundreds of millions of dollars. The upgrade aims to improve reliability and track train movements more efficiently, with hopes of securing funding from state and federal grants as well as internal capital resources.

via KGO-TV|

#floppy-disk #sfmta #technology

transportation2 years ago•5 min saved

Business Owners Rally Against Valencia Bike Lanes, Seek Solutions

Business owners, local residents, and cyclists protested against the controversial Valencia center bike lane in San Francisco, calling for the resignation of the director of the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA). The lane, which has been in a 12-month trial period, has faced criticism for the loss of parking spaces and difficulties for cars. Some business owners reported a decline in foot traffic and problems with unloading supplies. While studies have shown positive impacts of protected bike lanes on local businesses, anecdotal evidence suggests that business owners along Valencia Street have not experienced these benefits. The SFMTA is collecting data to evaluate the success of the bike lane.

via Mission Local|

#bike-lane #business-owners #protests

transportation2 years ago•2 min saved

Valencia Street Merchants Rally Against SFMTA's Bike Lanes

Business owners along Valencia Street in San Francisco are expressing frustration with a pilot bike lane program, claiming that it is negatively impacting their businesses. The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) acknowledges the issue and is seeking a solution to balance the safety of cyclists with the needs of local businesses. Some business owners are considering breaking up the SFMTA or advocating for changes in leadership. The SFMTA director emphasizes the importance of working together to address concerns rather than dismantling the entire department.

via KTVU FOX 2 San Francisco|

#bike-lanes #business-owners #pilot-program

transportation3 years ago•8 min saved

Valencia Street Bike Lane Plan Sparks Controversy and Approval

A proposed center bike lane on Valencia Street in San Francisco has received mixed reactions from local businesses. A survey of 82 businesses found that 60% were unaware of the project, while of those who were familiar with it, 10 were supportive, 14 were against it, and eight had no view. The plan, which will add center bike lanes and ban left turns, will also replace around 70 parking spots with additional loading zones. Many merchants expressed concerns about the safety of biking in a middle lane and the loss of already limited parking spots for their customers.

via Mission Local|

#bike-lane #delivery-trucks #parking