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FWD: Muni Fare Strike Bulletin #13: November 10 Community March
by Eric Brooks 21 Oct '05

21 Oct '05

We should endorse and join the march. Eric Brooks [Begin Forward] MUNI FARE STRIKE Bulletin #13 Friday, October 21, 2005 http://www.MuniFareStrike.net STOP THE SERVICE CUTS! REVERSE THE FARE HIKE! PAY MORE TO WAIT LONGER? NO WAY! THE FARE STRIKE CONTINUES! BELOW: > November 10 Community March Set > "Cascade of Complaints" about Muni Service Cuts > Muni Revenue Gains Smaller This Year Than Last Year *** NOVEMBER 10 COMMUNITY MARCH SET *** In the wake of ongoing anger with Muni's service cuts and fare hike, the San Francisco Day Labor Program has initiated a call for a Community March to demand that the service cuts and fare hike be reversed. The march is set for Thursday, November 10, starting at 4:00 pm. It will start at 24th and Mission Streets, and go to City Hall. To date, the call for the Community March has been joined by Mujeres Unidas y Activas, POWER (People Organized to Win Employment Rights), the Chinese Progressive Association, St. Peter's Housing Committee, HOMEY, La Raza Centro Legal, CARECEN (Central American Resource Center SF), and Muni Fare Strike. Save the date, and be there! More information will follow. For updates, or to download flyers for the march, check our website at http://www.MuniFareStrike.net. *** "CASCADE OF COMPLAINTS" ABOUT MUNI SERVICE CUTS An article in today's Beyond Chron reports that riders on the 38-Geary, the 71-Haight and the N-Judah are reporting significant "delays in getting to work on time," as well as serious over-crowding, in the wake of Muni's recent service cuts. These complaints contradict Muni's claim that the wait on the 38-Geary has only increased by "one minute," and that they have made no cuts at all to the 71-Haight or the N-Judah. Beyond Chron also reports that Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi has reported a "cascade of complaints" from his constituents complaining about Muni's service cuts. According to the article, Mirkarimi's office is getting complaints from riders about "buses and street cars passing them by, arriving late, or being crowded to the point where it's a safety concern and people are unable to board." Both the 71-Haight and the N-Judah run through Mirkarimi's district. Mirkarimi has written a formal complaint to Muni, citing his "strong frustration with Muni's service." The full article is at http://www.beyondchron.org/link.asp?smenu=110&sdetail=2638. *** MUNI REVENUE GAINS SMALLER THIS YEAR THAN LAST YEAR *** New figures we have seen from Muni show that the revenue from the recent fare increase is not the rip-roaring success story that they claimed it would be. For example, Muni is now bragging about an alleged 11% increase in revenue in September 2005 over September 2004. Yet, that is LESS than the 12% revenue increase they had in September 2004 over September 2003 -- a year without a fare hike. Those who are afraid of numbers should skip the rest of this piece. But, if you do, be forewarned against buying into the spin Muni is now putting out about "soaring revenue" from its recent fare hike. In September, the month that the fare hike took effect, Muni took in about $4.358 million in cash fares on regular transit lines, not including cable cars. In August, just before the fare hike, Muni took in about $4.182 million in cash fares. That's an increase of only $176,000. This works out to an average 7.7% increase in daily cash revenue in September over August. Contrast that 7.7% increase with the fact that Muni raised adult fares by 20% and youth, senior and disabled fares by 40%. Something isn't adding up right. This minimal increase in cash fares is also offset by the fact that ridership usually goes up in September, when tens of thousands of students return to school. Muni's public relations operation has claimed that a lot of riders who had been paying the cash fare would switch to buying the monthly Fast Pass as a result of the fare hike. But, according to Muni's own figures, the increase in revenue from Fast Pass sales this September (2005) compared to September last year (2004), was a mere $110,000. (Muni has not provided Fast Pass sales figures for August, so we can't compare that month.) According to Muni, that is a 2% increase in revenue from Fast Pass sales, very far from the big boost they had been predicting. In fact, Muni reports that sales of the youth discount pass dropped by over 6%, despite the fact that the youth cash fare was raised from 35 cents to 50 cents. Similarly, revenue from the sales of the weekly pass is down by over 4%, in spite of Muni increasing the cost of the weekly pass from $12 to $15. Many low-income people who can't afford $45 for the monthly pass buy the weekly pass -- but obviously fewer are buying it now. Where Muni is making significant revenue gains is in the cable car division. This is hardly surprising, however, given that they raised the fare $2 a pop, from $3 to $5. These days the cable cars are pretty much a tourist trap, and tourism is way up this year. Muni, trying to spin these numbers, has produced elaborate spreadsheets comparing September 2004 revenue to September 2005 revenue. But this comparison is very misleading. According to a recent statement by Stuart Sunshine, Muni's Acting Executive Director, the increase in Muni revenues from September 2004 to September 2005 "may also reflect increases in ridership," not only increases as a result of the fare hike. The fact is that many more San Franciscans are working this year compared to last (over 12,000 according to figures from the California Employment Development Department), and many thousands more Bay Area residents are working in San Francisco. Thousands of these workers are undoubtedly now regularly riding Muni to and from work. In addition, San Francisco is having a banner tourist year, bringing many more people aboard Muni. That is why we have sought to compare August 2005 revenues to September 2005 revenues whenever we have these figures, in order to minimize the effect of increased ridership from last year. What we would like to see next from Muni is data that would allow us to compare August and September cash fare revenue on specific lines, particularly in lower-income communities like the Mission, the Bayview and the Western Addition. We would also like to see revenue figures for October, so that we can see what effect the September 24 service cuts have had on revenue. We'll see whether or not Muni is forthcoming with such data. We would like to thank Supervisor Chris Daly's office, and in particular John Avalos, for help in getting these figures. ***** Please let us know if you are getting duplicates of this bulletin, or would like to unsubscribe. Reply to this message from the email address you would like removed, with the word UNSUBSCRIBE in the subject line. (415) 648-1904 MuniFareStrike(a)yahoo.com http://www.MuniFareStrike.net Feel free to forward this bulletin.

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Fwd: Re: [worldoilboycott] Digest Number 158
by Don Eichelberger 21 Oct '05

21 Oct '05

Here is a link to great info on Peak Oil. >To: worldoilboycott(a)yahoogroups.com >From: "Matt Shortridge" <mshortridge(a)gds.org> >Date: Mon, 17 Oct 2005 09:01:07 -0400 >Subject: Re: [worldoilboycott] Digest Number 158 > >worldoilboycott(a)yahoogroups.com writes: > >http://www.durangobill.com/Rollover.html >Excellent overview of the reality of oil peak. >I have read a lot of peak oil sites and books, but I hadn't seen that one >before. Thanks for the link. > >-Matt >mshortridge(a)gds.org > >Although economists treat energy just like any other resource, it's not >like any other resource. >Available energy is the precondition for all resources -- including more >available energy. >(Jay Hanson) > > > > > >------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> >Fair play? Video games influencing politics. Click and talk back! >http://us.click.yahoo.com/VpgUKB/pzNLAA/cUmLAA/1bSolB/TM >--------------------------------------------------------------------~-> > > >Yahoo! Groups Links > ><*> To visit your group on the web, go to: > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/worldoilboycott/ > ><*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: > worldoilboycott-unsubscribe(a)yahoogroups.com > ><*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: > http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > "><"<>"><"<>"><"<>"><"<>"><"<>"><"<>" Organizing is Sorting in to smaller piles, Then dealing with them. Wonder why you can't? It is always best practice To ask how you can. Don Eichelberger Abalone Alliance Safe Energy Clearinghouse http://www.energy-net.org San Francisco Green Party http://www.sfgreenparty.org California State Green Party Issues Working Group Co-coordinator http://cagreens.org/giwg/ Green Community/GreenWorks project for sustainable small businesses http://www.sfgreenworks.org 2940 16th St., #309 San Francisco, CA 94103 phone 415-861-0592 or 415-567-4577 done(a)energy-net.org done(a)greens.org done(a)ispwest.com

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meeting for Tuesday, October 26: what should our agenda be?
by susan_e_vaughan＠juno.com 21 Oct '05

21 Oct '05

Hey folks, What should we have on the agenda for October 26? Sami Sunchild of the Red Vic, for one thing, is eager to have us back. Sue

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Fw: Opening on Transportation Authority's CAC
by susan_e_vaughan＠juno.com 20 Oct '05

20 Oct '05

Hey Everyone, Regina in Ross's office forwarded this to the Green stafflist. Let's try to get someone from the Green Party, especially the TWG, appointed to this (not me, I'm too busy). Sue reply to: Regina.Dick-Endrizzi(a)sfgov.org Please send this email to the Green Party list serve. Regina Dick-Endrizzi Legislative Assistant Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi City Hall 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, RM 244 San Francisco, CA 94102 415-554-7630 ----- Forwarded by Regina Dick-Endrizzi/BOS/SFGOV on 10/20/2005 12:40 PM ----- Hi all, Pleae be advised that there will be a vacancy on the Authority's Citizens Advisory Committee, to be filled at the November 8 Plans and Programs Committee meeting. With this vacancy, there is no representation from Districts 4, 5 or 6 on our CAC. This vacancy is due to a term expiration, and the incumbent is NOT seeking reappointment. I have enclosed the application for your reference, and will be happy to answer any questions. I will also come by with a hard copy of this within the next day or so. Thank you, Pooja Jhunjhunwala Clerk of the Authority San Francisco County Transportation Authority 100 Van Ness Ave., 25th floor San Francisco, CA 94102 415.522.4831 (f) 415.522.4829 <<Recruitmentletter1005.pdf>> www.sfcta.org

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Transbay Joint Powers Authority Community Info Meetings TOMORROW
by Jym Dyer 18 Oct '05

18 Oct '05

What: Transbay Joint Powers Authority Community Info Meeting When: Wednesday, 19-Oct-2005, 12:30pm AND 6:30pm Where: Fire Commission Board Room, Room 101 698 Second Street (at Townsend) Join Supervisor Chris Daly and members of the TJPA to learn more about plans for the Trnasbay Transit Center, slated to replace the Transbay Terminal at First and Mission Streets. RSVP and/or learn more at: http://www.transbaycenter.org/ -- G is for the Glory of it all. Vote NO on G.

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Inner Sunset Traffic Calming Workshop TONIGHT
by Jym Dyer 18 Oct '05

18 Oct '05

What: Traffic Calming workshop for Inner Sunset residents When: Tuesday, 18-Oct-2005, 6:00pm Where: Park Police Station =v= It is expected that some of this workshop will be devoted to discussion of the deplorable traffic conditions attending the much-hyped reopening of the Dede Young. <_Jym_> -- G is for the Glory of it all. Vote NO on G.

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Re: Important Mills hearing Monday
by susan_e_vaughan＠juno.com 15 Oct '05

15 Oct '05

John, perhaps you know a lot about the transportation stuff and get present something to the TWG at the next TWG meeting, 4th Tuesday of the month. I'd really like that. Sue -- John Rizzo <jrizzo(a)sprintmail.com> wrote: I agree that we need to be on record against this ASAP, and that if removing the two clauses will get us there, then let's do it. I do think the corruption issue needs to be addressed at some later point. This is not mere back-room dealing. I also think that the traffic issue should be taken up later. It is not true that a recreation project would create as much traffic. There is some analysis on this. Perhaps the Transportation working group can take it up at some later point. The Mills Mall will actually bring in less to the City than the current tenants over a ten-year period. Again, Mills' handiwork. A real recreation project, fairly negotiated, could do well, as waterfront recreation projects in Manhattan have. BTW, I was at the DCCC to lobby for the adoption of their resolution. It turned out to be an easy task, as there was overwhelming opposition to Mills. There were no "no" votes, and only 3 abstentions. There is a hearing on Monday at Government Audits Committee, 1 pm, in the supervisors chambers. Word is that Mills will have 100 people testifying. Mills is also robo-calling, telling people that corporate interests are trying to defeat their "recreation project." If you can go to testify against it, it would help. http://www.sfgov.org/site/bdsupvrs_page.asp?id=29787 John >Dave, > >Great. I liked your draft. Since you have no problem dropping the >"political" sections and I don't care because I just want us on record >ASAP against the project, then let's go . Let's go for consensus at the >GM. No Home Depot and No Mills Waterfront Mall! > >The unsettled questions surrounding this can be dealt with at a later >date. > >Mark > > > >--------------------------------- > Yahoo! Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs. Try it free.

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Re: [Transpo] deflating SUVs
by susan_e_vaughan＠juno.com 11 Oct '05

11 Oct '05

I read this on Common Dreams today, told Tom Radulovich about it. He reminded me of the remark someone made that of one person throws a rock threw a window at McDonald's, it's vandalism. If one thousand people do it, it's a revolution. Sue -- John-Marc Chandonia <jmc(a)sfgreens.org> wrote: Check this out: http://www.commondreams.org/headlines05/1010-04.htm I wonder if the fast-deflate tools mentioned in the article are compatible with U.S. tires? JMC -- John-Marc Chandonia (jmc(a)sfgreens.org) http://sfgreens.org/ _______________________________________________ Transpo mailing list Transpo(a)sfgreens.org https://list.sfgreens.org/mailman/listinfo/transpo

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deflating SUVs
by John-Marc Chandonia 11 Oct '05

11 Oct '05

Check this out: http://www.commondreams.org/headlines05/1010-04.htm I wonder if the fast-deflate tools mentioned in the article are compatible with U.S. tires? JMC -- John-Marc Chandonia (jmc(a)sfgreens.org) http://sfgreens.org/

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Re: Transpo Digest, Vol 21, Issue 1
by Emily Drennen 10 Oct '05

10 Oct '05

Hell yes. PLEASE let us try. Even if the BOS passes a resolution "disinviting" them which the Mayor ignores, at least it is some sort of statement. Great idea! Emily From: Patrick Villano Date: Thu, 6 Oct 2005 15:25:56 -0700 (PDT) To: Greens stafflist Subject: Getting rid of the Blue Angels. Since the BOS has voted to ban the USS Iowa recently, would it be a good time to talk to them about banning this unbelievably irritating Blue Angels flying circus? Does anyone know if there's anything being pushed into legislation about this issue? _______________________________________________ Transpo mailing list Transpo(a)sfgreens.org https://list.sfgreens.org/mailman/listinfo/transpo Emily Drennen Executive Director, Walk San Francisco 415-431-9255 office/fax www.walksf.org 1095 Market Street #502, SF, CA 94103 Advisory Council Member, Bay Area Air Quality Management District Citizen's Advisory Committee Member, Metropolitian Transportation Agency Past Chair, SF Bicycle Advisory Committee --------------------------------- Yahoo! Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs. Try it free.

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