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- Approval of minutes for the August 5 meeting — motion passed by roll call. Recorded vote: Director Chen, aye; Director Felder, aye; Director Hemminger, aye; Director Henderson, aye; Director Hinsley, aye; Chair Tarloff, aye. (All present voted Aye.)

- Approval of Consent Calendar (Items 10.1–10.6) — motion passed by roll call. Key items on consent included: controller allotment and warrants for claims (10.1); routine parking and traffic modifications (10.2A/10.2B); SFMTA resolution of local support for approximately $2.3 million in MTC Climate Program Implementation (10.3); adoption of an updated substance abuse policy to align with 49 CFR Part 40 and FTA audit recommendations (10.4); final contract modification for the El Teraval Improvement Project (10.5); and acceptance of an $80,000 gift from the American Indian Cultural District for sidewalk construction (10.6). Recorded roll call mirrored the minutes vote (all present voted Aye).

- Approval of Item 11, Winston Drive quick‑build project — motion passed by roll call. The board approved conversion of existing Class 2 painted bike lanes to a Class 4 separated two‑way bikeway on Winston Drive between Lake Merced Boulevard and Buckingham Way, plus related transit and parking adjustments. The project removes 68 of 118 on‑street parking spaces in the project area, upgrades four Muni stops (two boarding islands), and shortens pedestrian crossings at two corners. Recorded vote: Director Chen, aye; Director Felder, aye; Director Hemminger, aye; Director Henderson, aye; Director Hinsley, aye; Chair Tarloff, aye.

Notes: No formal votes were taken on Market Street operational changes or on the director’s report items; the board requested additional briefings and data collection. The board voted to go into closed session later in the agenda and voted not to disclose the closed‑session discussion.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of San Francisco - Video Open Video Only in Windows Media Player","oneSentenceSummary","The board approved the minutes, the consent calendar (items 10.1–10.6) and the Winston Drive quick‑build project (item 11). The consent calendar included routine parking modifications, grant programming and an amendment to the substance abuse policy required by FTA rules.","taxTitle","San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California","taxId",5751,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6478868,"SFMTA trims FY25‑26 budget, deletes more than 500 vacant positions and narrows FY26‑27 deficit to $307 million; long‑term shortfall remains",839,9581000,10420000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5707852-9d3283fd07b48203a95e05facae872e3&start=9581&end=10420","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5707852-9d3283fd07b48203a95e05facae872e3/thumbnail_9581000.jpg","/articles/6478868/San-Francisco-City/San-Francisco-County/California/SFMTA-trims-FY2526-budget-deletes-more-than-500-vacant-positions-and-narrows-FY2627-deficit-to-307-million-longterm-shortfall-remains","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6478868-6c1c638e9b12bcc0433ce3dd59943e7f/orig.mp4?Expires=1770446388&Signature=mCK7lZWEx71ET2wnq8KL0N4joc3ltkWRDVfXfuPzQedETX~Y0RIjEqD3AXb94mKZ~ygzLy1Yu6PBU95QwPs6NZLMNEO3~omS-8V-u0vUSbmDLvC~VFewEHB2BIVR4fUVPXYeHmacamk7cMTLabGmo9YTIa-D5OHr0w7AOe4mE6MSgz4ctAVKLuHS1gCc79ZvLqC6aq7yd65Owgbc51rWQ5MN5GKSpa~8LqVrqL7mkaBS6P4Hb7AWuDuQRm6C6GUhHkqjqkW8UyV56pN96~E-8f1-av-9ymFYKLNpH~Dj21gPc1RuEpP82dro2G1LrUi9kB6-krdBvE9kqiUwbvRXcg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","SFMTA Chief Financial Officer Bree Mahorter reported to the board on changes made in the FY25‑26 off‑cycle budget and the agency’s five‑year financial outlook, emphasizing that staff tightened the budget and reduced the number of budgeted but unfilled positions.

Key points: Mahorter said the agency reduced planned expenditures by about $22 million for the FY25‑26 year and deleted “over 500 positions” from the budget; she said the deleted positions were vacant and that current service levels remain in place. The deletion was intended to align the budgeted headcount with realistic funding levels and to reduce the number of positions put on “budget hold.”

Projected shortfall: The SFMTA’s updated five‑year projection shows a FY26‑27 structural deficit of about $307 million. Mahorter said the revised FY25‑26 changes reduced the earlier projection (previously cited at $322 million) but did not eliminate the shortfall. She described the deficit as a bridge problem: the agency must identify near‑term resources (one‑time or local revenue) to cover FY26‑27 until regional revenue from a proposed regional ballot measure begins to flow in FY27‑28. Even with the regional measure, Mahorter cautioned, projected expenditures grow faster than anticipated revenue over the longer term and additional local revenue or expenditure changes will be required.

Areas of savings: The agency reduced travel and reimbursements by 50%, trimmed $2 million in city work orders, cut $6 million in IT professional services (one‑time) and consolidated transit budget units to simplify payroll and monitoring. Mahorter said the agency deleted about 30 managerial positions among the larger group of vacant positions.

Board questions and next steps: Directors asked for more detail on deleted positions and the consequences for service. Mahorter said the deletions were largely technical adjustments to reflect vacancies and were not intended to force immediate additional service cuts beyond modest reductions already adopted. The board scheduled further budget workshops this fall to weigh revenue options, potential local ballot measures and targeted reductions; Mahorter said staff will present policy trade‑offs and options in September and October and bring detailed proposals before the board in December.

Ending: Mahorter urged the board to consider a combination of options —short‑term one‑time fixes, a local revenue measure to complement any regional sales‑tax measure, and selected expenditure controls — to close the FY26‑27 gap and stabilize the agency’s multi‑year outlook.","CFO Bree Mahorter told the board that SFMTA reduced the FY25‑26 budget by roughly $22 million and removed more than 500 budgeted positions (all vacant) to better align staffing with available resources; the agency now projects a $307 million deficit in FY26‑27 and said the regional revenue measure alone will not close long‑term gaps.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6478873,"Muni operators and unions denounce SFMTA’s new 'personal necessity' (702) restrictions; agency urges wellness checks for prolonged absences",1032,4783000,5815000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5707852-9d3283fd07b48203a95e05facae872e3&start=4783&end=5815","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5707852-9d3283fd07b48203a95e05facae872e3/thumbnail_4783000.jpg","/articles/6478873/San-Francisco-City/San-Francisco-County/California/Muni-operators-and-unions-denounce-SFMTAs-new-personal-necessity-702-restrictions-agency-urges-wellness-checks-for-prolonged-absences","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6478873-9c3194f9452773dcde35f8227d87299d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770446388&Signature=FNuS5y4sOJVR6DHDqlB-bHKqtD2pd4uIBv7aEYXw4FR5w8-aFz30ok~gQ8NiNqOu0dWHhCElhx4aA96nGigt0mfxqBdWkg16Y2L1~HX9yPNjQqKDx3Wasir7BhcPBMOR0XUWTfhLZnIH0ksUAPTvmEXgdkabEa98EtZ3UNlJIjM38WZeiJGKGVmznLgRicc0G-~C-qQMdjPbYyc6RZP0KOvbOQ1VrKfkMWsaNIfYpZ4luRZq-M5We8avM42aEj2jULyhmBgY~mFbKXuLqJLJVEu2jJwDpVBk0zzzAVoZdlxwb3CxAa3msvXu0lHb2o~T-vMsjg1wRbviHViFRRMCuA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Dozens of Muni operators and union leaders used general public comment to protest a recently issued SFMTA bulletin that restricts the agency’s long‑standing practice allowing operators to take “personal necessity” (often called “702”) time during shifts.

Union leaders said the bulletin is demoralizing, threatens operator safety and forces workers to “turn and burn” through long shifts with reduced ability to take short breaks for meals, medical needs or caregiving. The Transport Workers Union and TWU Local 200 representatives described multiple grievances and said the issue had been raised in bargaining and outside forums.

“I’m not exaggerating when I say that Brent Jones’ August 16 general notice entitled operator personal necessity procedure is far and away the single most dehumanizing thing I have ever seen this agency do,” said operator Bridal Bartholomew. TWU Local 200 President Devon Anderson said the union has raised payroll and timekeeping grievances separately.

SFMTA response: Brent Jones, a senior SFMTA manager who addressed the board at the chair’s request, said the agency is seeking to set clear expectations because “a small number of employees” were using breaks in ways that degraded service and, in some cases, affected safety. Jones said the procedure does not bar operators from taking personal necessity time but asks employees to communicate with supervisors if a break exceeds a threshold so staff can confirm safety and welfare and provide support if needed.

Why it matters: Operators said breaks are essential to manage medical conditions (diabetes, incontinence or other health needs), caregiving responsibilities and to avoid fatigue that can lead to preventable accidents. Multiple operators urged management to withdraw the bulletin and to pursue the issue at the bargaining table.

Next steps: Board members requested additional communication between management and unions and asked SFMTA to provide a clearer explanation of the procedure and its application. No formal board action was taken at the meeting.","Union leaders, operators and transit advocates told the board the agency’s bulletin tightening rules for operator personal necessity breaks undermines safety and dignity; SFMTA management said the procedure sets expectations and allows wellness checks when supervisors lose contact.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6478878,"SFMTA outlines three‑part plan to address school crossing guard vacancies; staff to redeploy and hire temporary help",67,583000,650000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5707852-9d3283fd07b48203a95e05facae872e3&start=583&end=650","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5707852-9d3283fd07b48203a95e05facae872e3/thumbnail_583000.jpg","/articles/6478878/San-Francisco-City/San-Francisco-County/California/SFMTA-outlines-threepart-plan-to-address-school-crossing-guard-vacancies-staff-to-redeploy-and-hire-temporary-help","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6478878-a15e50685ec6fec486b8d07162fe22f0/orig.mp4?Expires=1770446388&Signature=GoJIhkypt39ETrz87uzmKKZgaOrKdHqiF5g-542mRbbIOuUhXqDBKS3jHj1vieh-U7XUcedofNcw2FFW9x5wzZekunkLZ6TtnT4zT21w4y42JwnYZ7bLJwls8R6GFIaMTBth3DFhLt1HeE-QE~BsoaMuAfbZyanlPM36jhBLFocM~k38s35OAZ4Fv28Hr0dBJc~dUKKDJ7XJ4wDmTyU3azXyYv5YNXaX2RiItnuijXOGwAgumMkOmScaFPVziMyWFh5QnNezlVpKfpqWRku2uUasFnIitPlgmoHnHfGonCR6lOQk4M8uFMKKa4n6LlOkAU~P5aX7THRwGTspryIJcg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","SFMTA Director Julie Kirschbaum told the board the agency began the school year with 155 crossing guards assigned to 91 schools and nearly 400 hours of coverage per day, but that open corners remain.

Kirschbaum said the agency has not cut crossing guard positions but faces a hiring slowdown caused by an agency budget deficit and high seasonal turnover for a largely temporary workforce.

“We started the school year with 155 crossing guards on duty at 91 schools, providing almost 400 hours of coverage per day,” Kirschbaum said. “Still, there are vacant corners, and families and schools are understandably concerned about student safety.”

Agency plan: Kirschbaum described a three‑part approach to restore coverage to last year’s levels: (1) reassign and split shifts so a single guard can cover multiple corners that have offset school start/end times; (2) deploy trained city staff temporarily in crossing roles starting mid‑September to cover remaining gaps; and (3) accelerate hiring and training from an existing candidate pool with a goal of filling vacancies by year‑end.

Public input: Joel Kamisher, a school crossing guard and union representative, told the board he supports staffing actions but warned against relying on volunteers to replace paid, trained guards. Kamisher said volunteers had been trained and released without the regular supervisory oversight and required training programs that long‑standing paid guards receive.

Why it matters: Crossing guards serve children at vulnerable school crossings, and staffing shortfalls prompted concern from families and advocacy groups. The agency said the temporary measures will prioritize peak arrival and dismissal times and include training of temporary staff.

Ending: Kirschbaum said the agency’s goal is to “restore coverage to last year’s levels as soon as possible,” with temporary measures in place while permanent hires move through training.","SFMTA Director Julie Kirschbaum told the board the agency started the school year with 155 crossing guards covering 91 schools and has a three‑part staffing plan to restore coverage, including shift changes, temporary city staff coverage and accelerated hiring.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6478883,"SFMTA faces public outcry after mayor allows Waymo, Uber and Lyft back on Car-Free Market Street",734,402000,1136000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5707852-9d3283fd07b48203a95e05facae872e3&start=402&end=1136","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5707852-9d3283fd07b48203a95e05facae872e3/thumbnail_402000.jpg","/articles/6478883/San-Francisco-City/San-Francisco-County/California/SFMTA-faces-public-outcry-after-mayor-allows-Waymo-Uber-and-Lyft-back-on-Car-Free-Market-Street","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6478883-21ff59fda93a613f448f0f392942fdf9/orig.mp4?Expires=1770446388&Signature=oQ0tiqDwSggvADmQ4eIgIzqRT7x3iH8ctZRCN1MLK7NwWfABe1QPApi87PA8W~eFfnTgP4TbBIVHYLUBJnll8dnRiCNHuoIJZYbNHKJSX5vhK8Ylb-V7MbNGMt1pH8GT59OMGDP5xgDA~BJgh5HNNKcp57ghfv~GKvDki3pm8BYpAcEzaLBYDxv0GxRRlJrW9fdVD6aaiFKc0NKrXEMpRhVvaYntSNB3cmuXDGuEDfycsniZzkjAGSWjQZR152xv9wDXRc6tiYUdkvFo7t7cJcUQD9NZF3M4DchqaXXNk65Geg5I0SdkhyPpNtJ5jYCX7lQsQHoqegSlRFoTyyL~gg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) told its Board of Directors that it will collect data and evaluate impacts after the mayor arranged to allow Waymo, Uber and Lyft to operate on a portion of Market Street.

The agency’s director, Julie Kirschbaum, said staff will track Muni travel times, traffic volumes, pedestrian and cyclist counts and loading‑zone use, and produce an evaluation report within a year. “We will be evaluating Muni travel times, traffic volumes, pedestrian and cyclist counts, and loading bay activities among other data,” Kirschbaum said during her director’s report to the board.

Why it matters: Market Street is a high‑ridership, transit‑first corridor that was made car‑free following a multiyear public planning process. Dozens of transit riders, operators, business owners, disability‑rights advocates and safety groups told the board that allowing private for‑hire and autonomous vehicles risks slowing Muni, increasing crashes and reversing safety gains.

Public comment: More than 30 speakers addressed the topic during public comment, many urging the SFMTA board to put the change on a future agenda for formal review. Susan Vaughn told the board she wanted the directors to “vote against the proposal. Please do not undo Better Market Street.” Muni operator Mac Allen said the reintroduction “slows down transit services, increases congestion on our streets, and makes Market Street less safe for cyclists and pedestrians.” Griffin Lee of Connected SF urged the board to view the change as a potential equity improvement for people who do not regularly use Muni, while San Francisco Transit Riders’ Dylan Faye Briss called for “concrete metrics to assess success and damage” and for the board to close a permitting loophole the mayor used.

Stakeholder views: Walk San Francisco’s communications director Marta Lindsey and other pedestrian advocates said the car‑free policy reduced crashes and increased pedestrian activity; business owners and civic groups were split — some downtown merchants and Connected SF backed more access, while small business and cycling advocates warned that added private vehicles would not revive sidewalks and transit ridership.

Agency response and next steps: Kirschbaum said commercial service will be limited in hours (Waymo in off‑peak times and Lyft/Uber in evening and overnight windows) and that enforcement resources — including parking control officers, taxi investigators and San Francisco Police Department traffic units — would be deployed to enforce posted restrictions. She said the agency will “collect robust data on how these new services perform on Market Street,” and will adjust policy based on findings. The board did not vote on Market Street policy at this meeting.

Ending: Multiple public commenters asked the board to assert its regulatory authority over Market Street rather than leave the change to the mayor’s unilateral decision. Several urged a formal agenda item so the SFMTA board can evaluate data, public outreach and the need for environmental review before making a permanent change.","The SFMTA director told the board the agency will monitor the effect of allowing some ride‑hail and autonomous vehicles on Market Street; dozens of public commenters urged the board to reverse the mayor’s decision or make it a formal agenda item for study and public review.","actionData","errors"]

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At a glance: SFMTA board approves consent calendar, minutes and Winston Drive quick‑build separated bikeway

SFMTA trims FY25‑26 budget, deletes more than 500 vacant positions and narrows FY26‑27 deficit to $307 million; long‑term shortfall remains

Muni operators and unions denounce SFMTA’s new 'personal necessity' (702) restrictions; agency urges wellness checks for prolonged absences

SFMTA outlines three‑part plan to address school crossing guard vacancies; staff to redeploy and hire temporary help

SFMTA faces public outcry after mayor allows Waymo, Uber and Lyft back on Car-Free Market Street