SF Board of Supervisors Meeting

Agenda [pdf]

Of note:

1. Formal Policy Discussions – Supervisors will ask the mayor questions regarding the next SFMTA Executive Director, street tree maintenance, and improvements on the Third Street Corridor.

2 – 4. Executive Park Subarea Plan

36. Urging the MTA to Require Quarterly Reports on the Implementation of Work Rule Changes

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