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SFMTA outlines early results of Access for All wheelchair‑access program; one contractor discontinued
Summary
SFMTA reported on the first year as a local administrator for California’s Access for All program, describing provider performance, fares and next steps; Fog City Access is operating now, Tower Mobility’s contract was discontinued for low ridership, and SFMTA plans stronger marketing and revised RFP criteria for the next funding cycle.
SFMTA staff told the Mayor’s Disability Council on Sept. 19 that the city’s first year as a local Access for All administrator showed modest ridership, uneven outreach and room for changes to contracting and marketing.
Transportation planner Jovan Garcia said the California program (created by Senate Bill 1376 and administered by the CPUC) collects a 10‑cent fee on TNC trips to support wheelchair‑accessible on‑demand services; the agency chosen as the local administrator (a local Access for All administrator, or LAFA) distributes funds to local providers. SFMTA awarded grants in its first round to Fog City Access, Green Cab…
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