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Supervisors press MTA on long-term train-control plan; committee continues ordinance to Nov. 16
Summary
After a detailed presentation on the communications-based train-control project, supervisors raised concerns about vendor lock‑in and a proposed multi‑decade contracting structure and voted to continue the MTA item to Nov. 16 for additional briefings and comparative examples.
San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency staff briefed the Budget & Finance Committee on Oct. 19 about a proposed replacement of the city’s subway and light‑rail train‑control system and sought authority to issue an RFP, waive a 10‑year contract limit and use negotiated procurement. The committee unanimously voted to continue the matter to Nov. 16 to allow staff to provide additional briefings on procurement choices, contract length, comparative practice and risks.
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