tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17347513.post6976056008611315236..comments2023-11-05T04:03:35.548-08:00Comments on BART Musings: Free MUNI? Good or bad?bartmusingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16327844700926513435noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17347513.post-47215546512506411442007-03-10T07:25:00.000-08:002007-03-10T07:25:00.000-08:00If they did make it free, the cable cars should st...If they did make it free, the cable cars should still have fares since many tourists take those things.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01801506301358897147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17347513.post-67308745468284341952007-03-09T09:54:00.000-08:002007-03-09T09:54:00.000-08:00The idea is a great one. Promotion of public trans...The idea is a great one. Promotion of public transit is key to improving the quality of life in San Francisco I think. And clearly making Muni free will increase ridership, so a parallel improvement in service is necessary. Maybe if the companies that are underpaying their workers who take the bus to get downtown could kick in a bit...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17347513.post-38855924959502788992007-03-08T21:00:00.000-08:002007-03-08T21:00:00.000-08:00I think it's worth a shot, but I agree the service...I think it's worth a shot, but I agree the service needs to be up to snuff and law enforcement needs to be available to deal with the folks who don't know how to act in public.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17347513.post-8484647222907252652007-03-07T17:49:00.000-08:002007-03-07T17:49:00.000-08:00As a daily MUNI rider, I have to say that I really...As a daily MUNI rider, I have to say that I really don't think the situation would be any different. Every time the fare inspectors appear, there are always at least a few people on the train who have no valid proof of payment. I also see a LOT of people boarding buses through the back door.<BR/><BR/>I think that free transit is a good plan, ONLY if it is coupled with more frequent and reliable service. The money for this has to come from somewhere.<BR/><BR/>I think that congestion pricing on the Bay Bridge, and a vehicle licensing surcharge could easily fund improvements of this sort. But of course, that sort of idea would go over with the average car-driving commuter like a lead balloon.Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12703513987899992771noreply@blogger.com