This resolution supports allocating $2 million for a program called "Free Muni For All Youth" for one year, starting August 15, 2021. It also encourages the Municipal Transportation Agency to collaborate with local schools to promote the program.
Resolution supporting the budget allocation of $2,000,000 for “Free Muni For All Youth” for a period of 12 months; urging the Municipal Transportation Agency to implement this program effective August 15, 2021, and to partner with the San Francisco Unified School District and all San Francisco schools on a comprehensive outreach effort.
How it got here
The legislation for 'Free Muni For All Youth' originated from a budget allocation by the Mayor and was supported by the Youth Commission and several Supervisors.
The Mayor allocated $2,000,000 in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget for a 12-month pilot program to expand 'Free Muni for All Youth' under the age of 19.
The MTA implemented the 'Free Muni For Youth' pilot program providing free transit service to low and moderate-income youth aged five through 17.
The Youth Commission unanimously voted to support the resolution for 'Free Muni For All Youth' during their meeting.
The Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution No. 345-21 supporting the budget allocation for 'Free Muni For All Youth'.
The resolution urged the MTA to implement the program effective August 15, 2021, in partnership with local schools.
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