[the_decider]

Interesting to see NYC public transport compared in a less favorable light to the San Francisco where BART can be a nightmare and busses are not a reasonable way to get around. I guess the abundance grass is always greener…

[mitchbob]

As someone who rode BART for decades, and who just completed an easy, pleasant, and affordable trip via BART and bus from the East Bay to Golden Gate Park, the idea that BART and buses are not a reasonable way to get to and around SF seems just wrong. Are they perfect? Definitely not. Are they better than trying to drive to and in the city, for riders and for everyone else trying to enjoy city life? Hard yes from me.

[thatfunkymunki]

Completely agree- the coverage of MUNI + BART is actually pretty good (with some notable exceptions) and in my experience (ymmv obviously) less stressful than driving and seeking parking.

[linearithmic]

The idea was not that San Francisco does everything perfectly, but instead that there are things they've tried that have been demonstrated to be successful we can learn from in NYC.