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As the saying goes, “The road to hell is paved with good intentions.” And so it has been with municipal Wi-Fi. While the goal of providing free access to citizens is a noble one, muni W-Fi proponents have misunderstood how the Internet is used in public spaces, primarily by assuming that people who can afford laptops are somehow unable to afford Internet access.

Berkshire’s Muni Insurer Starts Strongly-Buffett 0 Berkshire’s Muni Insurer Starts Strongly-Buffett Last Update: 5/3/2008 1:38:52 PM OMAHA, Neb. (Dow Jones)–Berkshire Hathaway Inc.’s (BRKA) new bond insurance business has started strongly, writing more than $400 million of policies on municipal

FGIC mulls raising capital for new AAA bond insurance business 0 FGIC mulls starting new AAA bond insurance biz Company says it’s talking with potential investors about strategic alternatives By Alistair Barr, MarketWatch Last Update: 5:36 PM ET Apr 14, 2008 SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — FGIC Corp.

Well, after all the squabbles, arguments, and protests attempting to settle whether or not it properly comports with San Francisco values, the Olympic torch run is finally here. Of course, that means there are Muni service updates, affecting the torch route along the Embarcadero.

Well, after all the squabbles, arguments, and protests attempting to settle whether or not it properly comports with San Francisco values, the Olympic torch run is finally here. Of course, that means there are Muni service updates, affecting the torch route along the Embarcadero.

Preparations for the replacement temporary Transbay Terminal are well underway and proceeding according to schedule, with a start to construction planned for later this year. The terminal is planned to be at least partially open for business starting in the summer of 2009.

Preparations for the replacement temporary Transbay Terminal are well underway and proceeding according to schedule, with a start to construction planned for later this year. The terminal is planned to be at least partially open for business starting in the summer of 2009.

When BART/MUNI Stations (and other public locations and thoroughfares) were first designed and 'sold' to us we were promised ample space for local ads, public service announcements, etc. and some corporate advertising. A reflection of widespread... read more

Full Muni Metro service to be restored on March 24. Regular Muni Metro riders have no doubt already noticed the prominent signs that have been posted in subway stations, but for those who ride the system less frequently: after two long years, the Metro improvement project is finally coming to a close.

Full Muni Metro service to be restored on March 24. Regular Muni Metro riders have no doubt already noticed the prominent signs that have been posted in subway stations, but for those who ride the system less frequently: after two long years, the Metro improvement project is finally coming to a close.