Do They have Subways in California ?

[NQ6U]

Okay, sounds interesting. So, I'd imagine that they don't have an extensive underground system as we have here in NY. Of course our system also has underground and, in the outer boroughs above ground sections , Which we call "the El".

No, San Francisco covers a much smaller land area than NYC; it's subways are all east of the neighborhood known as "West Portal," at the western exit of the Twin Peaks Tunnel. The rest of the city has extensive electric rail and trolley (electric) bus coverage. There are diesel busses too but they don't work as well on the hills as the trolley busses do.

When I was growing up, the famous cable cars were considered to be just another part of the mass transit system but they're strictly for the tourists now.

[n2ize]

No, San Francisco covers a much smaller land area than NYC; it's subways are all east of the neighborhood known as "West Portal," at the western exit of the Twin Peaks Tunnel. The rest of the city has extensive electric rail and trolley (electric) bus coverage. There are diesel busses too but they don't work as well on the hills as the trolley busses do.

When I was growing up, the famous cable cars were considered to be just another part of the mass transit system but they're strictly for the tourists now.

I'd love to visit Frisco one of these days. Sounds like a fascinating city. Here in NY we used to have a trolley system. But sadly they destroyed it when Robert Moses and busses came to dominate the area. They burned all the old trolley cars to make sure they would never again run in NY. The oil companies loved it. I remember as a kid seeing the old trolley tracks on some of the streets. Fortunately we still have our subways which are still a major part of our transportation system.

[N7RJD]

I'd love to visit Frisco one of these days. Sounds like a fascinating city.

SF is a blast. I have never lived in the city itself although I was born there. I haven't been there in many years
but still love the city and it's attractions. There are parts that will leave you believing that it is the world's largest
outdoor freak show but even such "unique" individuals really do add to the character of the city.

I am happy to be out of California but at the same time there are things I do miss about it and SF is one of them.