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Residents and advocates urge SFMTA to amend RV permit policy, warn towing will increase street homelessness
Summary
Dozens of RV residents, service providers and advocates used the public comment period to urge changes to SFMTA's RV / large vehicle permit approach, asking for accessible appeals, safe parking, language access and an immediate halt to towing for expired registration while permits are distributed.
During an extended public comment period the SFMTA board heard repeated testimony from RV residents, service providers and homelessness advocates who said the agency's large vehicle permit policy and associated enforcement would harm people who use vehicles as primary shelter.
Speakers told the board the draft or newly enacted permit rules that allow only two hours of permitted parking are unworkable for people who must work, have caregiving duties, or need longer periods to access services. They repeatedly urged the board and staff…
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