Completing a century: Muni 1983-2012

Exterior of Washington Mason Cable Car House and Powerhouse During Reconstruction of Cable Car System | December 29, 1983

Final installment of our six part series on Muni’s birth and first century.

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Rails to rubber: Muni 1946-1962

Fourth of six installments in our history of Muni’s birth and first century

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Forty frustrating years underground

The idea of a transit subway under Market Street goes back to the first years of the 20th century, but it took more than 70 fitful years to become reality. That’s a complex and fascinating story we tell in this companion post, which explains the compromises that harmed Muni’s subway operation from the get-go.

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Muni to consider PCC streetcars for future J-line service

PCC streetcar 1015 on the J-Church right of way at 21st Street

At its December 7 meeting, the SFMTA Board of Directors unanimously passed a resolution directing Muni management to evaluate using PCC streetcars to provide single-ride service long-term on the J-Church line. The action was part of a broader measure that instructs management to return J-line light rail vehicles to the Muni Metro Subway as soon as possible.

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