San Francisco completed digging two Central Subway tunnels last week. "The future of transit in San Francisco was exposed Monday, and though it was dim, gray and dusty, city leaders and transportation officials said it portends a bright future with less traffic congestion," the Chronicle reported. Pictures by the Chron's Lea Suzuki.
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Check out San Francisco's new subway tunnel
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