The F Line Streetcar - by Megha Jain - BART Thoughts
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A metaphor for San Francisco's rich history of adaptability, resilience, and poor budget planning
A vintage streetcar features on the F Market & Wharves Line Next to the clanging cable cars on travel vlogs and postcards, the F line streetcars are the true unsung hero of San Francisco tourism. With their history of private and public sector competition, adaptability, and resilience, one could almost say they are a metaphor for the city itself. However, the brightly colored streetcars of the F Market & Wharves line also hide a history of poor prioritization and budget allocation, driven by profit and political agendas. Context The F Market & Wharves light rail service winds its way…
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