The SFMTA Board of Directors confronts a challenging budget situation for both the current fiscal year and the next two-year budget cycle. After layoffs and other cost-cutting measures that began last November, the SFMTA still faces a current-year $16.9 million shortfall.

 The solutions before the Agency and those impacted by its decisions are both painful and unpopular. Proposed solutions include:

•           Reduced frequencies and shorter service hours for Muni

•           Muni fare increases and parking fee and fine increases

 Specific to Treasure Island, we are proposing to reduce frequencies from 10 to 20 minutes during the AM period equivalent to a 50% reduction in vehicles per hour; the mid-day service would remain at a 20 minute headway, and the PM service would change from a 15 to 20 minute headway equivalent to a 25% reduction. The owl service is proposed to change from a 45 to 60 minute headway. We are also evaluating the feasibility of using larger buses(from 40 ft to 60 ft) to minimize crowding associated with the frequency changes.

 Your opinion counts. Please attend one of the following meetings to learn more and to provide public comment.

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Tuesday, Feb. 9 – 6 to 8 p.m.

 SFMTA Board Meeting, City Hall Room 400

Tuesday, Feb. 16 – 9 a.m. (public hearing and possible Board action)

 Treasure Island Community Meeting, The Ship Shape, 850 Avenue M

Wednesday, Feb. 17 – 6:30 p.m.

If you cannot attend one of the meetings, visit www.sfmta.com for details or send an e-mail to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 311.

Sincerely,

Lulu Feliciano

Transit Outreach Manager

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