September 18, 2015September 26, 2015 Rick Laubscher

Boost for E-line Extension to Mission Bay, Dogpatch

September 18, 2015September 26, 2015 Rick Laubscher Fort Mason Extension, Opinion, Policy & Planning, Posts with Photos Dogpatch, E-line, Mission Bay, Muni Metro East

[caption id="attachment_8019" align="alignleft" width="700"] Vintage streetcars already run through Mission Bay and Dogpatch on their way in and out of service, so why not run E-line historic streetcars here?[/caption]

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April 29, 2014October 11, 2014 Rick Laubscher

“The Streetcar Named Common Sense”

April 29, 2014October 11, 2014 Rick Laubscher E-Embarcadero Updates Dogpatch, E-line, Joel Engardio, Mission Bay

A Milan tram passes a T-line light rail vehicle on Third Street at 23rd Street in Dogpatch.Since October 2012, Muni’s Milan trams have been housed at Muni Metro East a few blocks away, with no incidences of them interfering with T-line operations when they enter and leave service via Third Street through Mission Bay and Dogpatch. This part of Third Street is slated for major residential and commercial development. Photo Copyright Peter Ehrlich.

Warriors Arena in Mission Bay Boosts Importance of Extending the E-Line

April 22, 2014October 11, 2014 Rick Laubscher E-Embarcadero Updates, Homepage Rotating Posts, Opinion, Posts with Photos Dogpatch, E-line, Mission Bay, Warriors arena

A vintage PCC streetcar, in special service, pauses at the station on Third Street that would serve the new Warriors arena, as a T-line light rail vehicle heads in the other direction. Market Street Railway advocates permanent E-line vintage streetcar service through Mission Bay and Dogpatch by the time the Warriors arena opens, slated for 2018. Copyrighted photo by Kevin Sheridan.