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SFMTA adopts facilities framework and joint-development goals to fund long-term electrification and yard modernization
Summary
The board adopted a living Facilities Framework to modernize and electrify yards and a joint-development policy identifying a 25-site portfolio to generate revenue (with targets for residential and affordable housing shares) to help fund the work; staff emphasized sequencing (Potrero, Presidio, Kirkland, Islais) and close coordination with city agencies for rezoning and utility upgrades.
SFMTA staff presented and the board adopted on Feb. 4 a 2024 Facilities Framework and a joint-development program policy that together set priorities for modernizing, electrifying and expanding the agency's transit facilities and for using agency-owned land to generate long-term revenue.
Jonathan Ruher, chief strategy officer, described the facilities framework as a "living" program that balances modernization, resiliency and outreach. He said buildings alone represent roughly $1 billion in state-of-good-repair backlog and highlighted Potrero and Presidio yards as priority…
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