Bryan Goebel

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An SFMTA task force charged with figuring out how to fully restore last May's Muni service cuts is narrowing its list of actions and strategies to reduce travel time on the system, and bus stop consolidation, or "optimization," is likely to be adopted as a recommendation. As Streetsblog has reported, stop optimization could greatly improve service, a move long pushed by transit advocates and SFMTA staff as one of the quickest and cheapest ways to speed Muni.

Without prodding from the Mayor's Office, our sources tell us, it's very possible the SFMTA wouldn't have acted as quick to give bicyclists green, protected bike lanes on Market Street. It is the Mayor, after all, who has the ultimate authority over the SFMTA, appointing its board members, overseeing the agency's budget behind the scenes and influencing major decisions.

UPDATED Friday, 9:05 a.m.

A task force charged with figuring out how to restore Muni service holds its second meeting.

A hands-on workshop to learn and practice current pedestrian data collection, analysis and modeling strategies together with strategic advocacy planning. Statewide professionals, academics and community leaders will share their current and most promising work. Make sure you don’t miss this opportunity to learn from, share and network with California’s leaders in pedestrian safety and walkable communities.

A hands-on workshop to learn and practice current pedestrian data collection, analysis and modeling strategies together with strategic advocacy planning. Statewide professionals, academics and community leaders will share their current and most promising work. Make sure you don’t miss this opportunity to learn from, share and network with California’s leaders in pedestrian safety and walkable communities.

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