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Committee narrows Board review of bus‑rapid‑transit decisions, preserves review where private shuttles could conflict
Summary
Supervisors accepted an amendment to clarify the Board's review rights under Proposition A for bus‑rapid‑transit (BRT) projects, exempting genuine public BRT that improves transit reliability but preserving review where private or commercial uses of lanes could impede public transit.
The Land Use Committee accepted an amendment Monday clarifying when the Board of Supervisors may review Municipal Transportation Agency decisions affecting curb space and bus rapid transit (BRT) projects.
Lee Huebner, representing Supervisor Peskin, told the committee the amendment refines the exemption for projects that clearly further public transit reliability and safety while ensuring the Board retains review authority where a lane or facility is designed to accommodate private commercial shuttles or other private uses that could impede Muni. "The amendment would qualify the exemption for bus rapid transit lanes to make sure that the board is not taking review of BRT projects that are improving public transportation reliability... but it would allow the board to take review of bus rapid transit projects to the extent that they are designed for private commercial shuttles," Huebner said.
Private commuter shuttle operators and their unions urged the board to consider regulated permitted operators. Representatives from Chariot Transit and Teamsters said permitted private transit vehicle operators abide by MTA rules, provide data and training, and aim to complement public service.
The committee adopted the proposed amendment and forwarded the ordinance to the full board with a positive recommendation.
