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SFMTA says barriers and camera upgrades have cut operator assaults; Vision Zero update shows fatalities remain a concern
Summary
SFMTA reported completion of barriers on revenue vehicles and a pilot to add live video; staff said operator assaults fell and requested a $2.6M video modernization project. Vision Zero staff reported 20 traffic fatalities last year and 11 so far this year, urging continued funding for enforcement and education.
SFMTA briefed the Budget & Finance Committee on steps to improve operator safety and on Vision Zero priorities for the coming years.
SFMTA staff said barriers have been installed on all revenue buses and trolley coaches, with the lower door closed by policy and the upper door optional per operator preference; the agency reported that since installing barriers there have…
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