SF Board of Supervisors Meeting

Agenda [PDF]

Of note:

25. 140071 [Urging the Municipal Transportation Agency to Implement a Market on the Move Pilot Project]
Sponsor: Chiu
Resolution urging the Municipal Transportation Agency to implement a Market on the Move pilot project to improve the street for transit riders, bicyclists, and pedestrians through additional private vehicles, diversions, and other efforts.

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