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What the board approved: The contract covers midlife overhaul services for 152 standard 40‑foot hybrid New Flyer coaches and 69 articulated 60‑foot hybrid New Flyer coaches. The work is phase 2 of a broader overhaul program that the agency began to spread vehicle age and increase reliability; staff told the board the earlier phase is about 85% complete.

Why the contract drew scrutiny: Staff said the agency issued a competitive RFP in August 2024 but received a single qualified bid in November 2024 from Complete Coachworks, which already holds the agency’s phase‑1 overhaul work. Director Steve Hemminger pressed staff on how the agency “knows you’re getting a good price when you’re only getting one bid,” asking whether the market lacks capacity or competitiveness.

Program manager Gary Chang told the board the solicitation attracted outreach to multiple vendors, including out‑of‑state shops, and that many shops could not meet the project schedule and throughput needs. Chang said the agency compared the contractor price to in‑house labor cost estimates and deemed the pricing acceptable. He also said the SFMTA will continue some propulsion work in‑house and act as a parts supplier to the contractor in order to increase throughput.

Board discussion and next steps: Several directors urged expanding in‑house capacity where feasible and taking lessons from other procurements to increase competition for future contracts. Director Hemminger and others recommended a systematic review of large, long‑running contracts to improve oversight and readiness ahead of expiration dates. Director Kirschbaum said the agency expects to use short extensions on multiple large contracts to give staff more runway to restructure procurement and capture efficiency savings.

Vote: The board voted to approve the contract. Roll call recorded ayes from Directors Chen, Felder, Hemminger, Henderson, Hinsley and Chair Tarloff (transcript roll call recorded all in the affirmative); no nays were recorded.

Why it matters: Overhaul work is intended to sustain bus availability and maintainability as vehicles approach their federally recommended useful life (12 years for hybrids). The contract and how it was procured drew attention because single‑bid awards complicate price benchmarking and oversight for a program that exceeds tens of millions of dollars.

Ending: Staff said they expect to mobilize the contractor in late 2025 if the Board of Supervisors approves, and anticipate completing the full phase by early 2028 as part of the agency’s midlife fleet sustainment plan.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","10/07/25","oneSentenceSummary","The SFMTA board authorized a contract with Complete Coachworks to overhaul 221 New Flyer buses for up to $95 million after staff said only one qualified bidder responded; directors pressed staff on market competition and whether more work can be done in‑house.","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},6542707,"SFMTA scales back Potrero Yard housing plan, advances Muni capacity study and street safety projects",260,660000,920000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5907241-f2c1a4e203fea258dc6d5c290b3f8d31&start=660&end=920","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5907241-f2c1a4e203fea258dc6d5c290b3f8d31/thumbnail_660000.jpg","/articles/6542707/San-Francisco-City/San-Francisco-County/California/SFMTA-scales-back-Potrero-Yard-housing-plan-advances-Muni-capacity-study-and-street-safety-projects","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6542707-c70f8c2cc247ec67dc68a53b2784a14b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771044304&Signature=JGc3pNlaligf1N4VMMGNifo6YlSLVDqHgD3WV6zlMnl1o8hGQRSgtv475DLt-UwgpnVDIrqnTJJWiNed0zsKkIADv3ECa-PhgM0f5ktfoj5EK7qGrD996Q7X2Jn1UQGnZU9NMbgMWySVroDXwuI97Tl~YDYUyrVHugh8M2ftqC8ApF6-eKOKDmq7ScGLWTGORjc15HPJDch31FkncQOKCbfrgjXTwvX02sWMj0N6fzuBT0t06nKwIWidcliY4PpMvc5~64ykdnr6NKzo2enTJqCC8jdYn173sjz6i9nXgswj1T15lgkKDSQBw0cvwfOnWWTRk40uLbMPiLKi8q298w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency announced changes to the Potrero Yard modernization and outlined planning work for long‑range rail capacity and street safety at its board meeting.

Director Julie Kirschbaum told the board the agency will revise the Potrero Yard scope “to make sure it's financially viable and affordable for our agency.” The change reduces the portion of housing planned directly atop the bus yard — work that had required a different structural design — while preserving 100 affordable units planned on adjacent Bryant Street.

Kirschbaum said escalating construction costs, rising interest rates and market volatility made the original combined bus‑yard/above‑podium housing design difficult to deliver. She told the board that project team members expect to negotiate a final cost and return to the board with a final project agreement early next year, and she scheduled two community meetings to explain changes and solicit feedback (October 15 and 16). The project, she said, will remain within existing CEQA and NEPA timelines.

Why it matters: Potrero Yard is a critical bus maintenance and storage facility. The agency framed the change as an effort to ensure the capital project is buildable while keeping an affordable housing commitment in the neighborhood.

Muni Metro capacity study

Kirschbaum also updated the board on the Muni Metro capacity study, a multi‑decade planning effort meant to identify capital projects and funding approaches for the system’s next 10–15 years. She said the study has produced draft recommendations and noted the plan “is a framework for what we're going to pursue in the future” rather than a set of project approvals. Draft recommendations are being circulated for public feedback through Oct. 19 at sfmta.com/metrostudy, and the agency intends to return to the board to accept a final report that incorporates public input.

Kirschbaum described the study as scenario driven — slow, medium and high growth — and intended to help the agency anticipate capacity upgrades such as where three‑car trains may be needed, traction and train control improvements, and how to pair those with large development projects such as Parkmerced. She said the study is intended to guide later project‑level environmental review and funding decisions.

Street safety, pilots and events

The director highlighted the Sixth Street Pedestrian Safety Project, called out as an area with among the highest concentration of severe and fatal pedestrian collisions in the city. Kirschbaum said the project benefited from community‑led design and that “we're now seeing a significant improvement just from the quick build alone” and expect trends to continue as permanent infrastructure is completed.

She also briefed the board on a Bloomberg Philanthropies mayoral challenge pilot funded to study customer experience and operational approaches on the 14‑Mission route. The agency has received $50,000 for the proposal development and is piloting a package of safety and cleanliness interventions on one of Muni’s busiest lines.

Other director’s report items noted to the board included recognition of a retiring operator, the agency’s finalist spot in a Mayor’s Challenge, work to expand the trolley fleet, the Muni Heritage Weekend events and the citywide Walk and Roll to School Week.

What board members asked: Directors pressed staff on schedule and cost implications of the Potrero Yard change. Kirschbaum said the project is design‑build and the project’s design partner is already engaged, so staff do not expect “a major dollar amount lost” and that the team would have likely needed an additional 3–6 months for design work even if the original approach stayed intact.

Next steps: SFMTA is negotiating final costs and will bring a final project agreement back to the board early next year. Public feedback on the Muni Metro capacity study is open through Oct. 19.

Ending: The board heard the report as informational and opened public comment; agency staff directed members of the public to the agency web pages for details and upcoming community meetings.","SFMTA director Julie Kirschbaum told the board the agency will modify the Potrero Yard modernization to keep the bus facility deliverable while preserving 100 affordable homes on Bryant Street; board heard draft Muni Metro capacity recommendations and updates on Sixth Street pedestrian safety and a 14‑Mission pilot.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6542692,"SFMTA Streets director reports safety gains from speed cameras and Geary quick‑builds; Hayes Valley slow‑street closure draws public criticism",0,4353000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5907241-f2c1a4e203fea258dc6d5c290b3f8d31&start=4353&end=4353","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5907241-f2c1a4e203fea258dc6d5c290b3f8d31/thumbnail_4353000.jpg","/articles/6542692/San-Francisco-City/San-Francisco-County/California/SFMTA-Streets-director-reports-safety-gains-from-speed-cameras-and-Geary-quickbuilds-Hayes-Valley-slowstreet-closure-draws-public-criticism","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6542692-4d67a306cf16496f23c1214a6c568427/orig.mp4?Expires=1771044304&Signature=nEEN5DRTmNAgYCIwKlTOSOmy6zZkRmrbPwSNONwsdm0uR0pDPbyS0HuI6H2lepleBMNft-c2Tgo-Wsptt3NaOe2Ggp-C8k83FvOBon3eVEPZWP4Q6sVQWS1ztBw4kOjl25jPNLby-XnAeONpsCLCcdzZpEz-1OCypYlpwgmNhFiO~ZXSQ-USszOa-QqzDnf4YbpLnE~bkqP0k9tcz-4vGNbGqB7YnmbyREyJI3vSNmocW8eJft11G21QQOrgwlr9AB9gCEzXeqTQVPEobsBbfWRX~Z7SvAVqPymQSnESC8N07MOaDYq0RJkUwxC2S5BafCjI-01z9SsLqNwxj38kSg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The SFMTA Streets Division reported early safety wins from recent interventions including automated speed enforcement and quick‑build corridor projects, while residents and business groups pressed the agency about a separate slow‑street closure in Hayes Valley.

Speed camera and quick‑build findings

Streets Director Victoria Wise presented preliminary measurements showing large reductions in speeding where automated speed enforcement cameras began issuing citations in August. Wise said initial measurements at 15 of 33 camera locations showed a “72% average decrease in speeding vehicles,” which the agency estimated as roughly “20,000 fewer speeding vehicles per day.” She said the remaining camera locations will be measured in the coming weeks and the program will be monitored continuously.

Wise also highlighted the Geary Boulevard quick‑build evaluation: paint‑and‑sign improvements and targeted transit priority yielded bus travel time savings of 6–11% on the 38/38R lines, a one‑third reduction in traffic collisions in the corridor segment studied, and rider reports of improved reliability. The quick‑build approach, she said, allows the agency to test low‑cost changes and evaluate outcomes before investing in permanent infrastructure.

Other operations and revenue updates

The division reported efforts to reduce the 3‑1‑1 maintenance backlog and noted partnerships that leased underused parking garage spaces (for example, UCSF leasing at Jamboree and Fifth & Mission Garages). Wise said recent meter rate adjustments and enforcement changes produced year‑over‑year revenue increases and that off‑street and on‑street revenues are tracking with staff projections. She flagged that a bike‑share regional contract with Lyft expires in July 2027 and the city is working with MTC on next steps.

Hayes Valley slow‑street public criticism

Multiple public commenters pressed the board about the ongoing closure of the 400 block of Hays Street in Hayes Valley, saying small businesses moved or closed and that the agency’s process lacked timely outreach. Richard Johnson of Hayes Valley Small Business Association said the “silence has enabled a cycle of complacency where serious neighborhood impacts are downplayed or ignored entirely,” and asked for clearer decisionmaking and outreach. A follow‑up commenter from Connected SF said neighborhood groups had raised similar concerns about process and enforcement.

Agency response

Chair and staff thanked commenters and Director Kirschbaum indicated staff would connect with requesters; Wise noted multi‑department coordination is often required for street closures and that her division is working on process improvements for permit enforcement and better community engagement.

Why it matters: The Streets Division’s pilot results are early but significant for traffic safety policy, while local slow‑street disputes underline the political and community sensitivity of street‑use decisions.

Ending: Wise said the agency will continue monitoring camera and quick‑build outcomes and promised to return with further evaluation in future quarterly updates.","Streets Director Victoria Wise told the board speed cameras are reducing speeding and the Geary quick‑build cut collisions and improved bus travel times; public commenters criticized the uncoordinated handling of a multi‑year slow‑street closure on Hays Street in Hayes Valley.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6542697,"Caltrain says electrification brought speed and ridership gains but warns of a $75 million annual shortfall without new funding",381,2579000,2960000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5907241-f2c1a4e203fea258dc6d5c290b3f8d31&start=2579&end=2960","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5907241-f2c1a4e203fea258dc6d5c290b3f8d31/thumbnail_2579000.jpg","/articles/6542697/San-Francisco-City/San-Francisco-County/California/Caltrain-says-electrification-brought-speed-and-ridership-gains-but-warns-of-a-75-million-annual-shortfall-without-new-funding","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6542697-603fd74ac1a6dd3bc064edc1c5d11169/orig.mp4?Expires=1771044304&Signature=CkRVQhMvTt1HCTuARsWLOmnyPe0gl3fFgxT7D10BrITyr6rUlFJl92VaS3LSqdrgj7TUS0I1ft3f4LyIcbDr6zyQn1unhDna8Obo~NfXnZivq8W~8QR-ZF7czuPEaHJY3yVcrMxi4uTI6iGiNlUdWuSlGgIi~Gaf69eWcjH-Uz6wjXWjaeQPIi5TUCcMAAAiatpIFFTaZptJ6VjUt4jEG7L82wCBPR3TNVEtEzS62nUyBXHPd3CqVCWcsX93ujnR4P1FvScX25hIPZ4NBD7oPcj78hjABG~KJdCKezN9xPXDAJxJLpOja6dTR33mOOxT9LqVUkmYq~29EUaegykP6g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Caltrain executives told the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency board that the agency’s recently completed electrification program has delivered faster rides and reliability gains — but that the railroad faces a sizeable annual operating shortfall without new revenue.

Caltrain director Michelle Bouchard summarized progress since the corridor’s electrification was completed in 2024, saying the new electric multiple units accelerate and decelerate faster than legacy locomotives and have cut end‑to‑end travel time by roughly 20 minutes on the electrified segment. She said electrification also let Caltrain double service frequency in parts of the corridor, which has driven strong ridership recovery: weekdays operate at about 65% of pre‑COVID levels while weekend ridership is running about 120% of pre‑COVID.

“As a result, we’ve seen over a 75% increase in ridership where we’ve launched electrified service,” Bouchard told the SFMTA board. She said electrification was a multidecade, $2.4 billion program that upgraded signals, traction power and rolling stock but that the agency now faces fiscal challenges largely tied to post‑COVID ridership patterns and a reduced farebox share of operating revenue.

Budget gap and measures: Bouchard outlined Caltrain’s long‑range financial planning and said even with best‑case fare revenue estimates the agency anticipates a roughly $75 million per year deficit starting in the next fiscal year unless new revenue is secured. Caltrain staff described a three‑scenario approach — success of a proposed regional measure, partial success, and failure — and stressed the measure is central to avoiding deeper cuts.

Caltrain’s response strategies

To close the gap, Bouchard said the agency is pursuing several “self‑help” and non‑fare revenue strategies: negotiating energy credits from regenerated braking, issuing an RFI for battery and solar energy storage, growing special‑event service and bulk passes, pursuing transit‑oriented development and commercial leasing, and monetizing other assets. Bouchard said credits from regenerated braking will yield a “couple of million dollars a year,” and that the agency has identified both near‑term and longer‑term revenue opportunities.

Safety and grade crossings

Bouchard highlighted safety work including an AI‑driven “Rapid Safety Enhancement Program” at grade crossings that uses monitoring to detect risky driver behavior. She cited a test at Broadway Burlingame where AI monitoring and low‑cost treatments reduced incidents of vehicles turning into the rail right‑of‑way. She also described a longer-term program to prioritize and fund grade crossing upgrades, noting individual grade separations cost hundreds of millions of dollars.

Governance, partnerships and local projects

Caltrain emphasized partnerships with San Francisco and other counties in governance and funding, and Bouchard said the agency is pursuing transit‑oriented development and other projects around rail yards, including a Bayview/SF parcel and planning work connected to the Salesforce Transit Center portal.

Why it matters: Caltrain’s completed electrification improves speed and rider experience across the corridor but the agency’s operating model and post‑COVID ridership mix leave a substantial funding gap that will require regional solutions or aggressive new revenue programs.

Ending: Bouchard urged support for the regional funding measure being developed and said Caltrain will continue coordination with county transportation authorities and local partners on both funding and near‑term revenue efforts.","Caltrain executives told the SFMTA board the completed electrification program has reduced run times and increased ridership, but the agency faces a projected $75 million annual operating gap beginning next fiscal year and is pursuing self‑help revenue strategies and a regional funding measure.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6542689,"Votes at a glance: SFMTA approves consent calendar and related items including towing contract extension and commercial lease",486,2542000,3028000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5907241-f2c1a4e203fea258dc6d5c290b3f8d31&start=2542&end=3028","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5907241-f2c1a4e203fea258dc6d5c290b3f8d31/thumbnail_2542000.jpg","/articles/6542689/San-Francisco-City/San-Francisco-County/California/Votes-at-a-glance-SFMTA-approves-consent-calendar-and-related-items-including-towing-contract-extension-and-commercial-lease","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6542689-db250c42d8d888f4c4681e08afdfe099/orig.mp4?Expires=1771044304&Signature=I8uYzz8RZbsj3HYwiHSUymvzN5CMf4X9kxrqytrXdZ28R0zS6PlQ9lauEK0WN6YUVU433YWuFWCWbueHbCiIvK76mz-dzJPSC8ijwkYeNLrhWb5~gr9ErBjtY0HuguBamDXc--yVjPn96bPuE91WriyaS8X-GNJaZdkvM6L-HBwETKG0uUfFMIWPjKHU0sc8oTrbvwUvhHz6zMhhE1tSAr02V6EsmeRNT5U5BIuY3vgZrqFrYLQuDO-h~Eo0pgSbor5QUci6aQVJvw-uviHaKiovOhaFJDoKxYMhpSx4Jc62mXCO4CpkgxUpTxgubOubTgN6lWZF9ui1QivjTvFc8Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The SFMTA board approved its consent calendar in a single roll‑call vote, acting on multiple routine and non‑controversial items the agency classified as consent.

Key items approved on the consent calendar (item 10)

- 10.1: Various routine parking and traffic modifications listed in the board packet.
- 10.2: Approval of a roadway shared‑spaces street closure application for Dodge Street between Turk Street and its southerly terminus (Thursday–Sunday operation) through Oct. 9, 2026, and related environmental review findings.
- 10.3: SFMTA consent to a proposed development agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and ProLogist for two mixed‑use buildings in Bayview (listed in the board packet as approximately 2,000,000 square feet at 749 Toland and 2000 McKinnon Avenue) and transportation findings relevant to CEQA and the proposal’s transportation mitigation and fees.
- 10.4: Authorization for the director of transportation to execute a commercial lease agreement with San Francisco CNC (doing business as Mel’s Drive‑In) for retail space at 801 Mission Street in the Fifth & Mission Garage for an initial five‑year term (estimated approximately $1,900,000 in revenue) with a five‑year option to extend.
- 10.5: Authorization for the director to execute a tenth amendment to SFMTA contract 2014‑448 with TEGSCO (towing and storage services) to extend term by nine months with up to six one‑month extensions through 06/30/2027 and increase the contract by $22,100,000 for a total not‑to‑exceed $158,800,000, subject to Board of Supervisors approval under Charter section 9.118.

Board vote: The roll call on the consent motion recorded unanimous ayes from the board members present (Chen, Felder, Hemminger, Henderson, Hinsley, Chair Tarloff). Directors discussed a request for a briefing on the towing contract during general comments; Director Hemminger said the contract “is too large a contract and too light on the oversight” and asked staff to return with a briefing and options as the agency approaches a new RFP cycle. Director Kirschbaum indicated staff will brief the board as they approach renewals and extensions.

Notes: The board treated the items as routine consent and acted on them in a single motion and roll call. Public comment on the consent calendar was offered and none were made in the room.","The SFMTA board approved the consent calendar including traffic/parking modifications, a street closure application, consent to a ProLogist development agreement, a commercial lease for Mel's Drive‑In at Fifth & Mission, and a $22.1 million increase to the towing and storage contract amendment (tenth amendment) for a total not to exceed $158.8M.","actionData","errors"]

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SFMTA board approves $95 million midlife overhaul contract after questioning about single‑bid market

SFMTA scales back Potrero Yard housing plan, advances Muni capacity study and street safety projects

SFMTA Streets director reports safety gains from speed cameras and Geary quick‑builds; Hayes Valley slow‑street closure draws public criticism

Caltrain says electrification brought speed and ridership gains but warns of a $75 million annual shortfall without new funding

Votes at a glance: SFMTA approves consent calendar and related items including towing contract extension and commercial lease