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MTA presents budget picture: shortfall projection, T Third impacts and options for golf fund; committee continues final action
Summary
Muni staff told the committee the agency faces a multi‑year structural gap, outlined steps to improve vehicle availability and hire operators and enforcement staff, proposed a hybrid approach for golf courses, and requested further review; the committee continued the MTA budget hearing for later formal action.
San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency staff presented the FY2007–08 operating and five‑year capital program and outlined the agency’s attempts to address a long‑term structural funding gap.
MTA staff said the agency has increased vehicle availability (from about 100 to roughly 125 light‑rail vehicles available daily) and has been hiring mechanics, operators and revenue‑collection personnel. Staff described initiatives to improve on‑time performance — including additional street supervisors, a Transit Effectiveness Project and hiring of proof‑of‑payment officers — and noted short‑term costs…
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