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SFMTA investigating cable-car abrupt stop that injured riders; director outlines safety, parcel-tax and events updates
Summary
Director Kirschbaum told the board that the agency is investigating an abrupt cable-car stop that injured 15 people (minor-to-moderate injuries) and that the agency notified the California Public Utilities Commission; she also previewed a street-safety initiative, parcel-tax outreach, Clipper 2 launch, free New Year's Eve service and recognized a union leader.
The SFMTA board heard from Director Kirschbaum about an on-street safety incident and other operational updates at Tuesday's meeting.
Kirschbaum told the board an inbound cable car on California Street between Hyde and Leavenworth made "an abrupt stop" just after 3 p.m. on the prior day; she said the San Francisco fire department reported 15 minor-to-moderate injuries to passengers and operators and that none were reported as life-threatening. The agency has opened a thorough investigation and notified the California Public Utilities Commission, which regulates…
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