This legislation calls for a hearing to discuss the abandonment of certain Muni routes and the potential restoration of service for buses, trains, and cable cars. It also requests a report from the Municipal Transportation Agency on these issues.
Hearing on the de facto route abandonment and service restoration for Muni buses, trains, and cable cars; and requesting the Municipal Transportation Agency to report.
How it got here
The legislation originated from concerns about Muni service reductions during the COVID-19 pandemic, prompting a hearing request to assess route abandonment and service restoration.
Supervisor Preston introduced a hearing request regarding the de facto route abandonment and service restoration for Muni buses, trains, and cable cars.
The Board referred the proposed legislation to the Youth Commission for comment and recommendation.
The Youth Commission voted to support the hearing request and provided recommendations regarding the impacts of service reductions on youth and communities of color.
SFMTA presented information on service restoration plans and the challenges faced due to staffing shortages and funding.
The committee continued discussions on Muni service restoration and the impacts of the vaccine requirement on staffing.
The hearing request remains active as the Board continues to monitor Muni service restoration efforts.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record
