Update: The SFMTA informs us that they've beefed up service with nearly forty buses -- NEARLY FORTY, people. Plus, the Bike Coalition is coordinating a bunch of bike parking, which is awfully kind of them.

If you are bold enough to take public transit this weekend, we urge you to document the experience. For example, take screengrabs of NextMuni predictions; as of 5:53 this evening, it was reporting wait times of about an hour on the 71. Muni assures us that their predictions are incorrect, possibly because the NextBus computers don't understand that there's supplemental service. That's awesome! You can't trust anyone these days.

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There's going to be big crowds in Golden Gate Park, and unless you're a pro, just don't even bother taking the bus or train. Check the excellent survival guide over at N Judah Chronicles -- there's tips about which lines will be the worst and which might be tolerable; but the failwhale-watch is already reporting flukes on the 5: big crowds at UC Hastings; long waits; tons of bunching and totally uneven service. For the next three days, Muni will be arbitrary and capricious and, in general, a waste of your time and patience.

So our advice is this: say no to Muni and double-no to driving; instead, carry cab fare and don't be surprised if you have to walk.

Why, you might wonder, is Muni failing its customers/owners so profoundly? What a delightful question. We suggest that you pose it to their dedicated and responsive customer service professionals.