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Supervisors forward measure to raise transportation sustainability fee for large nonresidential projects
Summary
At a Feb. 2018 Land Use Committee hearing, members voted without objection to forward an ordinance increasing the Transportation Sustainability Fee by $5 for large nonresidential projects citywide and $2 inside Central SoMa, after staff briefings and public comment about feasibility and funding context.
San Francisco supervisors on the Board of Supervisors Land Use Committee on Monday moved to recommend to the full board an ordinance that would raise the Transportation Sustainability Fee (TSF) by $5 for nonresidential projects larger than 99,999 gross square feet, with a $2 increase inside the Central South of Market (Central SoMa) area plan.
The proposal, sponsored by Supervisor Aaron Peskin, won the Planning Commission's unanimous recommendation and was sent to the full board "without objection" after a staff presentation, public comment and questions from supervisors. The committee action directs the item to the full board for final consideration.
Why it matters: The TSF is a dedicated funding source for citywide transportation needs managed in partnership with the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA). Supporters said the modest increase will help the agency cover maintenance and system improvements as the city continues to add office space and jobs; critics and some supervisors stressed the need for updated feasibility analysis and broader context for Central SoMa planning and associated fees.
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