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Parking Tax Increase Could Mean Money and Riders for Muni
A ten-percent increase in the commercial off-street parking tax, from 25 percent to 35 percent of gross receipts, could bring in $20 million for Muni and reduce congestion by nudging downtown commuters towards transit, all without requiring any statewide legislative changes. But the proposal faces an uphill battle: A recent poll showed just 38 percent of respondents support even a 5 percent increase in the tax, and a similar measure gained even less support in 2006.
March 9, 2010
The Muni Summit and the Challenges of Organizing Muni Riders
One lesson from Saturday's Save Muni Summit and from MTA Board hearings jam-packed with Muni supporters in the past two weeks is that Muni riders are not an apathetic bunch. But if riders are willing to go to City Hall and to grassroots meetings, why isn't there already a politically powerful transit constituency in San Francisco?
March 8, 2010
Transit Supporters Seek Solutions at Save Muni Summit
About 100 transit supporters gathered for a summit at the Women's Building this morning to discuss Muni's future, settle on issues that have broad support, and build a movement to lobby for a better Municipal Railway.
March 6, 2010
MTA Board May Finally Get Creative on Funding, But Obstacles Remain
Could the bleakest budget in the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency's history force its directors to finally get creative in funding Muni?
March 5, 2010
Reminder: Save Muni Summit Tomorrow
Transit supporters and representatives from over 60 organizations from across the city will gather tomorrow to discuss Muni's future, and try to identify solutions and strategies to improve the city's transit system and help it survive the current budget crisis.
March 5, 2010
State Legislature Bill Could Restore Millions in STA Funds to Struggling MTA
Last minute legislation to send some State Transit Assistance (STA) funds back to local transit agencies could prove a huge boon for Muni if Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger approves it.
March 4, 2010
Cyclist Sustains Minor Injuries After Being Hit By 5-Fulton Bus
According to eyewitness statements reported by the SF Weekly and the Chronicle, a 5-Fulton bus collided with a cyclist this morning on Market Street and the driver refused to stop, despite pleas by passengers to stay at the scene of the crash.
March 3, 2010
MTA Board Takes More Service Cuts and Fee for Transfers Off the Table
If today's MTA Board meeting was any indication, Muni's governing body has no appetite for additional service cuts, and charging for transfers is an idea dead on arrival.
March 2, 2010
MTA Budget Proposals Include Parking Meter Extension, More Service Cuts
Facing deficits of $56.4 million and $45 million in the next two fiscal years, the MTA will present ideas today to close yet another budget gap, including extending parking meter hours, eliminating transfers and cutting service by an additional 5 percent.
March 2, 2010
Muni Plans for Full Transition to TransLink Smart Card
While AC Transit, BART, Caltrain, Golden Gate Transit and transbay ferries already accept Translink, in the coming years, nearly every Bay Area transit agency is expected to adopt the payment cards.
March 1, 2010