Michael Rhodes @michaelrhodes.org · 14/02/2025True. Many of the most impactful transit reliability upgrades can be built by city crews at very low cost. BRT is great, but no reason to wait decades to roll out most of the benefits. 010
Michael Rhodes @michaelrhodes.org · 03/02/2025Welcome to SF! More on how we did all that (basically an SF travel guidebook for transit priority wonks) here: www.sfmta.com/reports/fast...sfmta.comFast Forward: 10 Years of Muni Forward 130
Michael Rhodes @michaelrhodes.org · 24/01/2025From way back when Twitter was a fun place to share nerdy city planning analysis. 040
Michael Rhodes @michaelrhodes.org · 16/01/2025Also, new acting head of SFMTA is a MN native. The MN-SF transit connection is strong. 120
Michael Rhodes @michaelrhodes.org · 16/01/2025As a St. Paul native who works for SF Muni, it always does my heart good to see #1701 rolling down Market Street in front of our office. 120
Michael Rhodes @michaelrhodes.org · 05/01/2025True — and here’s how Muni got much better: -100 miles of transit priority upgrades -Scheduling service based on actual operator availability -Headway-based service management + strong ops mgmt -Enhanced maintenance -New fleet + tech upgrades -Redesigned routes Read more: SFMTA.com/MuniForwardsfmta.comMuni ForwardMuni Forward improvements make transit service more reliable and safer. 0111
Michael Rhodes @michaelrhodes.org · 05/01/2025Here’s how we did it, from a street design standpoint. Big credit also to advancements in operations practices, service planning/scheduling, maintenance improvements, accelerated operator hiring and training, etc.sfmta.comFast Forward: 10 Years of Muni Forward 071
Michael Rhodes @michaelrhodes.org · 23/12/2024Do we know if the current flag was rendered in, like, MS Paint at some point? The appearance that it was done in Paint (or maybe Kid Pix) feels like the biggest issue with it. 110
Michael Rhodes @michaelrhodes.org · 20/12/2024Just in time for the holidays: the M Ocean View terminal stop at Balboa Park just got major safety improvements. What a dramatic change. Also -- this is the first location for a new transit stop lighting pilot project, using solar lights. Check it out if you're nearby. www.sfmta.com/blog/improvi... 0254
Michael Rhodes @michaelrhodes.org · 16/12/2024Lots more on that topic here! www.sfmta.com/reports/fast...sfmta.comFast Forward: 10 Years of Muni Forward 030
Reposted by Michael RhodesAdrian Spinelli @agspinelli.bsky.social · 12/12/2024"I really wish JR could experience this, but I think he knows." A lovely profile of Christopher Owens by @zackruskin.bsky.social for the @sfchronicle.com. Emotionally preparing myself for the SF show on Monday too 🙏 www.sfchronicle.com/entertainmen...sfchronicle.comMusician Christopher Owens’ winding path leads once more to San FranciscoThe beloved former Girls frontman on returning to his adopted hometown of San Francisco and why his latest solo album was almost his final bow. 043
Michael Rhodes @michaelrhodes.org · 10/12/2024I have no real insight to add, but can confirm it’s super fun to be a counselor at Stanford’s youth summer program. At least it was in 2005-06. 110
Michael Rhodes @michaelrhodes.org · 03/12/2024@flavorflav.bsky.social can we get a positive ID? Hunter, I will also accept a hand-delivered signed ball as verification. 100
Michael Rhodes @michaelrhodes.org · 28/11/2024Loving the stunning drone footage throughout this video — making the case for Taraval as among the most scenic light rail lines anywhere.youtu.beA Better and Safer TaravalYouTube video by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency 170
Michael Rhodes @michaelrhodes.org · 27/11/2024Very fun podcast episode about the Taraval project. Transformative work, on a street that is in the running for my favorite commercial corridor in SF. 051
Reposted by Michael RhodesJeffrey Tumlin 🏳️🌈 🌁 @jeffreytumlin.bsky.social · 26/11/2024In our 7x7 mile city, SF now has 75 miles of transit-only lanes. Result: - Buses up to 35% faster - 50% reduction in injury collisions on transit corridors - Highest public approval rating since 2001 - Over 10 lines exceeding pre-COVID ridership www.sfmta.com/blog/decade-...sfmta.comA Decade of Change: How Muni Forward is Transforming San Francisco 1240477
Michael Rhodes @michaelrhodes.org · 25/11/2024Hello! This is a personal account, but I hope to post about what we’ve accomplished with transit priority in SF (a lot!), where we’re headed next, and challenges to project delivery. Also looking to learn from peer cities, especially when it comes to solving for signal priority and intersections. 140
Reposted by Michael RhodesLuke Bornheimer (Streets Forward) @lukebornheimer.com · 23/11/2024SFMTA and Public Works are planning a plaza on Church Street near Market Street. The plaza would widen the sidewalk, create space for local businesses and community, and provide a better experience for people walking, biking, and taking public transportation. What do you think? 4151
Michael Rhodes @michaelrhodes.org · 25/11/2024Check out the absolutely beautiful designs for the upcoming Church and Market transit plaza. Still a lot of detail design work to do, but looking forward to seeing this come to life. www.sfmta.com/reports/chur... 081
Michael Rhodes @michaelrhodes.org · 24/11/2024Not exactly an urbanist dream (it’s a mall), but it’s good to see people gathering together in real life anywhere these days. 110
Michael Rhodes @michaelrhodes.org · 24/11/2024It’s a super busy, vibrant shopping mall where people of all ages go to hang out. A rarity today. 110
Michael Rhodes @michaelrhodes.org · 22/11/2024SF is known for its cable cars, but we're really a city of buses. This awesome video by @streetfilms.bsky.social shows how we're transforming our city into the "Copenhagen of transit priority".youtube.comSan Francisco Has Some of the Most Impressive Street Transit Priority in the United StatesYouTube video by Streetfilms® 2177
Michael Rhodes @michaelrhodes.org · 16/11/2024New bus stop “bulbout” under construction on Fulton at Arguello in SF. Will help speed up the 5/5R and create a safer crossing for people walking. 180