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Mayor announces 18-month pilot to coordinate commuter shuttles and muni-zone use
Summary
Mayor Ed Lee and city transportation officials announced an 18-month coordinated approach with shuttle companies and the Bay Area Council to manage about 200 Muni loading zones, introduce signage and rules for shared use, and begin modest cost recovery estimated at about $100,000 per year.
During the meeting's recess the broadcast included a city announcement: Mayor Ed Lee, joined by transportation and agency leaders, outlined an 18-month pilot to coordinate employer commuter shuttles with the city and Bay Area Council. The pilot will focus on about 200 of the city's roughly 2,500 Muni zones where pickups are concentrated and will include signage and rules intended to protect transit lanes and bicyclist safety while allowing permitted shuttle pickups.
Mayor Lee said the agreement is intended to capture better data for the SFMTA, improve coordination with shuttle operators and companies, and provide modest cost recovery for zone use. City officials estimated cost recovery at about $100,000 per year during the pilot and said the program will include identification and permission processes for shuttles and rules to respect Muni operations and other modes. Transportation staff characterized the approach as a collaborative, data-driven pilot to preserve transit reliability while accommodating commuter shuttles.
