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05-05-2019 - 11:04
synonymouse
What would Sunny Jim Rolph and M.M. O'Shaughnessy do if they were alive and in power in SF today?
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05-05-2019 - 11:01
synonymouse
1352. Amtrak pan
https://jalopnik.com/i-took-amtrak-instead-of-flying-and-it-made-me-want-to-1833533707
A friend sent me this piece disparaging Amtrak in the heartland.
Of course this has to be thru the most eco
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05-04-2019 - 12:47
synonymouse
https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/How-bad-are-things-at-Muni-Here-are-5-challenges-13818276.php
Breed could make a real impression if she came out for wiring the #38 straightaway. Gavin
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05-04-2019 - 12:42
synonymouse
https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/Man-found-dead-on-BART-train-in-San-Francisco-13818152.php
At least senior citizen got a seat before "breaking even".
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05-03-2019 - 12:06
synonymouse
https://trn.trains.com/news/news-wire/2019/05/02-california-high-speed-rail-update-leaves-major-questions
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05-03-2019 - 11:59
synonymouse
https://sf.curbed.com/2019/5/3/18280918/transbay-transit-center-timeline-calendar-dates-bio-history
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05-03-2019 - 11:53
synonymouse
https://www.sfexaminer.com/the-city/braking-problems-causing-wheels-on-munis-new-trains-to-wear-out-prematurely/
"The flattened wheels are caused by emergency braking maneuvers, which happen more f
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05-02-2019 - 17:08
synonymouse
https://www.cnbc.com/2019/05/02/elon-musk-on-investor-call-autonomy-will-make-tesla-a-500b-company.html
Now Elon likely would repurpose Valley HSR to proprietary - "Tesla gauge". And if he were as
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05-02-2019 - 11:16
synonymouse
Amtrak operations require a subsidy.
If electrification is not tentative why complicate matters with half-assed diesel trains in the way? And flaky shoeflys to class 1 RR's. Not to mention liabil
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05-02-2019 - 10:41
synonymouse
https://www.sfchronicle.com/politics/article/California-s-high-speed-rail-might-start-with-13812003.php
Valley Ebart or would they buy some old Caltrain or Amtrak rolling stock? I do not think any
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05-02-2019 - 10:18
synonymouse
1362. BART doors
https://abc7news.com/traffic/major-delays-at-sf-stations-as-bart-recovers-from-equipment-problem/5281113/
I wonder if these are the new plug doors or the traditional sliding.
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05-01-2019 - 17:57
synonymouse
Looking at the construction photos I was impressed by how much viaduct there is, way more than flyovers, and just how butt ugly. No wonder the affluent folk of the Peninsula told PB to take a hike wh
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05-01-2019 - 14:56
synonymouse
https://www.latimes.com/local/california/la-me-bullet-train-costs-20190430-story.html#nws=mcnewsletter
I kinda get the feeling of "fin de regime" for Mr. Vartabedian's pieces. He had the temerity
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04-30-2019 - 16:05
synonymouse
Thanks for your vote but like Rhett Butler I'd be joining up to a losing cause.
Something seems kinda weird about the City right now. A few decades ago streetcar tracks got relaid in Market St. ag
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04-30-2019 - 10:13
synonymouse
1366. Reiskin's out
https://www.sfexaminer.com/the-city/munis-chief-announces-resignation-effective-this-summer/
Hey, Crunican's available but then why not an "expert" from Bechtel, PB or Tutor?
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04-29-2019 - 21:19
synonymouse
https://www.francetvinfo.fr/societe/justice/pickpockets-nouvelles-techniques-et-interpellations-sans-suite_3421081.html
They get caught clipping tourists but as minors get to walk, to the cops' fru
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04-28-2019 - 17:28
synonymouse
-public works project with guvmint money - check
-worker negligence - check
-big fire - check
-lots of police and fire fighter OT- check
-roads blocked and traffic snafu - check
-architects - che
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04-28-2019 - 09:54
synonymouse
Muni should definitely look into it as this is not the first time for downed wires in the tunnel. I assume Siemens recommended the best pantographs for Muni's conditions.
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04-27-2019 - 19:47
synonymouse
My son-in-law suggested sprinklers too, but if they deploy them all the works of art on display in the cathedral should be copies, not originals.
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04-27-2019 - 12:50
synonymouse
Apparently there are quasi overhead "rail" systems.
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04-27-2019 - 12:47
synonymouse
Previous to the 18th century Europe did not have the metallurgy to work out the railway concept. I suspect the general idea was already around even in Antiquity but circumstances too sketchy and chao
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04-27-2019 - 12:35
synonymouse
1373. Muni subway wire down
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOKUExd6c-s
No details on the immediate cause. I wonder if Muni has considered a more substantial overhead system.
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04-27-2019 - 12:03
synonymouse
"Megots" aka butts were discovered at Notre Dame de Paris. Somewhat OT but definitely related to large construction projects and public works and resulting accidents and liabilities. Medieval constr
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04-26-2019 - 13:26
synonymouse
I doubt that viaducts for bus operation could be constructed much lighter than for LRV's with seismic regulations. I was surprised some years ago when Muni finally laid trackage across the San Jose b
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04-26-2019 - 11:35
synonymouse
https://www.latimes.com/local/california/la-me-california-high-speed-rail-consultants-20190426-story.html
Why does PB et al effectively run California government:
1. They payola, tithe, bakshee
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04-24-2019 - 15:14
synonymouse
1379. diesel "bullet"?
https://thesource.metro.net/2019/04/24/preview-of-april-metro-board-of-directors-meeting/
"Approving a motion asking Metro to send a letter to the California High-Speed Rail Authority requesting fu
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04-24-2019 - 15:07
synonymouse
https://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/video/4072070-walking-path-atop-san-francisco-salesforce-transit-center-needs-replacing-could-cost-1m/
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