SFMTA MAAC Meeting

Agenda:

Of note:

Presentations: 

4. Polk Street Bike Lanes 

Luis Montoya, SFMTA Planning Division

 

5. Proposed Seating Changes on Muni LRVs 

Three Car Consists on Muni LRVs 

John Haley, Director of Transit

 

For Discussion: 

6. SFPD and Enforcement: Cyclists and Smokers 

Cmdr. Mikail Ali, SFPD

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