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  SF Transit Riders · [email protected]
December 3, 2019 at 11:09 PM

We're halfway to our Giving Tuesday goal + corrected video link

Hi John,​ Sorry that the video was missing from our last email. You can view it on Vimeo or on our Rapid Advocate homepage. While we're here, I wanted to give heads up that we're almost halfway toward our Giving Tuesday goal of $5,000! If you haven't donated yet, don…
  Zack Deutsch-Gross, SF Transit Riders · [email protected]
December 3, 2019 at 9:25 PM

[Video] Rapid service helps students get to school on time

Check out this short video on why Rapid Bus service matters Without fast transit, it takes Sara an hour and a half each way to get to her internship. Without a car, David is limited to where Muni goes in a reasonable amount of…
  Cat Carter, SF Transit Riders · [email protected]
December 3, 2019 at 3:26 PM

Why you matter

John, because of our supporters like you, we've made great strides for better rapid service in 2019. We've grown our transit movement, built powerful coalitions and flexed our policy strength. Keep us going! Your #GivingTuesday gift will make you a member of…
  Zack Deutsch-Gross, SF Transit Riders · [email protected]
December 2, 2019 at 4:01 PM

Your gift just got doubled for Giving Tuesday

Dear John, Your inbox is likely packed with Cyber Monday Deals today, so we're just stopping by to remind you: your tax-deductible gift to San Francisco Transit Riders on #GivingTuesday will not only flood your brain with happy chemicals, but it will chang…
  Cat Carter, SF Transit Riders · [email protected]
November 26, 2019 at 11:00 PM

What I'm thankful for

Dear John, This Thanksgiving, I'm reflecting on what I'm most thankful for: my great fortune in friends and family, the secure home I have, my incredibly rewarding work, and rapid buses. Every day, I'm thankful I live in such a beautiful city, on one of …
  Cat Carter, SF Transit Riders · [email protected]
November 21, 2019 at 5:30 PM

December 11: Come Party Like a Transit Rider!

Looks like you're not a current member of San Francisco Transit Riders. Buy a ticket to our End of Year Party and get a free annual membership for 2020! Year-End Rapid Advocate Party! New Director of Transportation Prop D Passed Transit Survey…
  San Francisco Transit Riders · [email protected]
November 16, 2019 at 4:30 PM

Become a Rapid Advocate

John, If there is one thing we love about Muni these days, it is buses with rapid service. You have so much more of the city at your fingertips when your bus isn't stuck in traffic or at red lights. We hope you've had the pleasure of zooming by traffic on …
  Zack Deutsch-Gross · [email protected]
November 8, 2019 at 10:25 PM

30 Stockton PUBlic transit bar crawl

Hi John,Thanks for signing up to learn more about our transit in San Francisco. I wanted to personally reach out to you today about a fun opportunity coming up with San Francisco Transit Riders. This coming Wednesday, we're doing a PUBlic transit bar crawl along the 30 Stockton route. It's a great w…
  Cat Carter, SF Transit Riders · [email protected]
November 5, 2019 at 12:37 AM

Tell Muni: We need better signs!

TAKE ACTION: Tell Muni we need better signs at bus stops and platforms! Tired of seeing shelters that look like this, or worse? Outside space is wasted, showing little to no useful information. Tell SFMTA that displaying realtime informati…
  Cat Carter, SF Transit Riders · [email protected]
October 30, 2019 at 9:30 PM

YES on D! For Muni, for the planet CORRECTION

CORRECTION: I wrote the wrong date for the California Street project open house. It's November 7, 6:00 PM. And while I'm at it, there's now an Open House for the J Church on November 18, plus a couple pop-ups along the route. Learn what SFMTA is prop…
  Cat Carter, SF Transit Riders · [email protected]
October 29, 2019 at 2:31 PM

YES on D! For Muni, for the planet

Tuesday Nov 5: Vote Yes on Prop D! PUBlic Transit CRAWL - meet new transit friends Riders Talk 30x30 Save the Date: Celebrate Transit Riders 12/11! News & Calendar   Vote YES on Prop D next Tuesday - it needs your h…
  Cat Carter, SF Transit Riders · [email protected]
October 12, 2019 at 2:30 PM

Go Green, Go Muni!

Hi John - looks like you're not a member of San Francisco Transit Riders yet. Join us today!  Muni gets even greener Get trained, get involved! NextMuni 2.0 Transit news & calendar   Public Transit = Climat…
  Cat Carter, SF Transit Riders · [email protected]
October 1, 2019 at 2:31 PM

Tonight! Let's fix NextMuni

What do you want to see in Muni's new digital signs? Tonight we have senior SFMTA staff coming to talk about what's planned for the next generation of NextMuni, which includes digital signs and online information. NextMuni 2.0 795 Folsom Street,…
  Cat Carter, SF Transit Riders · [email protected]
September 18, 2019 at 10:56 PM

Climate Strike, Sunday Streets and Muni Signage

Transit Week Recap Climate Strike Sunday Streets Western Addition NextMuni 2.0   The Fight Goes On! I can't say how sorry I am to see Rachel go. I am so thankful for how much she built this organization, and how much …
  Rachel, SF Transit Riders · [email protected]
September 16, 2019 at 10:01 PM

Time for transition

Friends, With a heavy but hopeful heart, I’m writing to let you know I’m stepping down as Executive Director today. The last two and a half years have been nothing short of amazing. In fact, it has been an honor.  As a car-free daily transit rider …
  Rachel, SF Transit Riders · [email protected]
September 10, 2019 at 5:30 PM

Transit Week - let's celebrate!

  Best Transit Week Kick-Off Yet! We had an incredible showing of local and state elected officials, as well as local transit officials, at our 4th Annual Transit Week Kick-Off. They all spoke boldly about the success of Rapid servi…
  Rachel, SF Transit Riders · [email protected]
September 6, 2019 at 2:30 PM

Why not Muni to Work Day?

  We need more room on the bus! There is no Muni to Work Day. Why? Because we can't fit any more people on Muni buses and trains at rush hour. It would take an army of volunteers to help people to figure out schedules, routes, travel…
  Rachel, SF Transit Riders · [email protected]
August 23, 2019 at 10:00 PM

Transit Week: 30x30 in action!

Ride along with your Supervisor to City Hall! With help from our volunteer transit data friends at OpenTransit, we picked 7 locations that *should* be within 30 minutes of City Hall on Muni. We've invited the Mayor, the Board of Supervisors, and othe…
  Zack, SF Transit Riders · [email protected]
August 12, 2019 at 6:30 PM

An inside look at fixing Muni with pro transit data analysis!

Tomorrow night! Headways and Bottlenecks with Swiftly There are still seats available for this insider opportunity to play with software used by agencies to analyze pain points and look for transit solutions.  Bring your own laptop and join us at …
  Rachel Hyden, SF Transit Riders · [email protected]
August 6, 2019 at 10:30 PM

Taking 30x30 to the streets! Transit Week 9/7-9/13

Headways and Bottlenecks SFTR At City Hall TRANSIT WEEK: 9/7-9/13 2nd Chance: Muni Metro East Tour Membership Month   Headways and Bottlenecks with Swiftly Tuesday August 13 Join us at Swiftly's office for a hands-on…
  Zack, SF Transit Riders · [email protected]
July 30, 2019 at 3:31 PM

*Last chance to double your impact*

Hi John,​ At the beginning of July, we set a goal to sign up or renew 125 members, a quarter of our current membership. As a small non-profit, we depend on members to support our work. Having more members means more educational outreach to ride…
  Cat, SF Transit Riders · [email protected]
July 24, 2019 at 10:30 PM

Tickets still available for mimosas on the bay

New raffle prizes: Golden State Warriors Jersey, signed Jonas Jerebko photo A beautiful brunch on the bay in a private club! We’ll have guest speakers, mean tweets, a raffle, tasty food, and bottomless mimosas. If you're coming b…
  Zack, SF Transit Riders · [email protected]
July 19, 2019 at 12:30 AM

Brunch Bash in 9 days!

Brunch Bash feat. Mean Tweets: Transit Edition! A Bold New Director of Transportation 30x30: Our First Rapid Campaigns   Come to Brunch! This movement won't build itself, so we have a big ask of you: come to brunch on…
  SF Transit Riders · [email protected]
July 13, 2019 at 4:38 AM

Welcome to San Francisco Transit Riders, John!

Thank you for signing up to receive updates from San Francisco Transit Riders Together, we're making a difference. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at [email protected]. Thanks again for your support! …