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Board appoints Julie Kirschbaum as SFMTA Director; new director outlines safety and recovery priorities
Summary
The board announced the appointment of Julie Kirschbaum as Director of Transportation and she used her first director's report to emphasize day‑to‑day customer service, implementing AB 413 (daylighting) with an 18‑month curb‑painting rollout, cable car sheave replacements, the CLIPPER START fare discount outreach, and attention to staff stability.
The SFMTA Board announced the appointment of Julie Kirschbaum as Director of Transportation following a closed session vote Feb. 18. The appointment was presented as unanimous by roll call and the board said the final employment contract will be negotiated and returned for approval at a subsequent meeting.
In her introductory director's report, Kirschbaum thanked staff and community partners and said she will prioritize staff stability, funding, and safety. She framed customer…
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