A post on Mission Mission (which seems to have since disappeared) inspired a reader to ask us “Why do some Muni shelters face the street, and some face away? How do they make that decision?” over IM
Judson True, SFMTA’s Media Relations Manager, responded via email that “although transit shelters typically face open to the street, there are some that do not, either because of space constraints (access for people who use wheelchairs) or improved weather protection in certain windy locations where it’s helpful for the closed part of the shelter to face the street.”
Think of “Ask the Appeal” as your own personal genie: no Bay-related question is too big or too small. Whether you’re concerned with a municipal question, a consumer advocacy issue or simply with consuming alcohol, email us your questions at ask@sfappeal.com (or, find answers to past questions here). We’ll either do the dirty work and talk to the folks in charge, contact an expert in the field, or – if your question is particularly intriguing or juicy – develop it into a full-blown investigative article.
