SF Board of Supervisors Land Use and Economic Development Committee Meeting

Agenda [PDF]

Of note:

3. Hearing, directed to the Municipal Transportation Agency, in light of the current procurement process for new light rail vehicles, to report on the current state of the Breda light rail vehicle fleet, including reliability; ease of maintenance; ability to procure and receive replacement parts; problems with specific aspects of the vehicles, such as doors and propulsion systems; and overall operational performance.

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