»In which MUNI moves at half-speed astern

I appreciate capital improvements to transit as much as the next guy, but remain nonplussed about the T-Third. It has been operating for about three months after its "soft launch" and still manages a whopping 5 mph over its route, which means that a jogger, unicyclist, or parent with an all-terrain stroller could probably make the trip in about the same time.

"What I heard from friends is that the train is slow,'' Tyler said Thursday morning as she waited for the bus on Third Street. "But Muni says it will get better. I hope they're right. People out here have waited a long time for this.''
Completion of the project was more than a year behind schedule and ran more than $150 million over the original cost estimate. It has been in the works for more than 20 years ...

I did get to ride the T-Third on my most recent birthday, its opening day. Underwhelming.