San Francisco Visitors Planning Guide - Winter/Spring 2009 - (Page 110) Get Around the Green &EasyWay Multiple-ride Passes Passes are available for use on all Muni transportation, with an added charge for cable car rides. They can be purchased at the Visitor Information Center, at cable car turnarounds and at many businesses. One-, three- and seven-day passports are available, allowing unlimited rides during the designated dates. Keep in mind that if you’re not using one of these passes, exact change is required for your fare. If you’d rather plan your trip ahead of time, visit www.sfmta.com. Plug in your starting point and destination, and the site will tell you exactly how to get there and what the fare will be. If you’re in The City, you can also dial 311 for transit help 24/7. San Francisco has a reputation as being one of the country’s greenest cities, where many locals take advantage of The City’s vast public transportation network. Known as “the Muni,” the system serves more than 200 million riders per year. The Muni’s streetcars, cable cars, buses and subways can help visitors avoid traffic and parking hassles and are an easy-to-use way to get to San Francisco’s attractions. In fact, many museums offer discounted tickets when you show them your Muni pass. With a few tips, you can be on your way to virtually every corner of The City. Start by purchasing a system map at the San Francisco Visitor Information Center at 900 Market Street. Decide where you’re going and choose the ride that’s right for you. (See page 116 of this guide for fare information.) M ove Cable Cars These trademark San Francisco vehicles are a must-ride for visitors. You can board them at the turnarounds or anywhere along their route where there’s a brownand-white cable car stop sign. If you are boarding from one of these stops, wait on the sidewalk and wave to alert the driver (known as the gripman) to stop. Board on either side of the http://www.sfmta.com
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