1 00:00:09,897 --> 00:00:11,897 . >> good morning, colleagues. 2 00:00:15,369 --> 00:00:20,842 welcome to the september 15th regular meeting in 2026 of the 3 00:00:20,842 --> 00:00:23,842 san francisco county transportation authority. 4 00:00:24,645 --> 00:00:28,715 >> happy independence day to all my central american sisters 5 00:00:28,715 --> 00:00:32,720 and brothers. >> I am commissioner and melgar 6 00:00:32,720 --> 00:00:36,524 chair of this board along with vice chair danny sauder. 7 00:00:36,524 --> 00:00:40,194 welcome everyone. Our clerk today is amy sayang 8 00:00:40,194 --> 00:00:41,528 and also I would like to acknowledge maturity at a 9 00:00:41,528 --> 00:00:45,532 subcommittee for staffing us during this meeting. 10 00:00:45,532 --> 00:00:48,936 madam clerk, please call the roll and then make your 11 00:00:48,936 --> 00:00:51,336 announcements. >> commissioner chan chan 12 00:00:52,600 --> 00:00:56,206 absent commissioner chin chin present commissioner darcy 13 00:00:57,211 --> 00:01:00,614 darcy present commissioner fielder field are present 14 00:01:00,614 --> 00:01:04,214 commissioner mahmood mahmood present commissioner randleman 15 00:01:04,418 --> 00:01:08,880 mandel and absent chair melgar present melgar present vice 16 00:01:08,880 --> 00:01:12,288 chair sardar sardar present commissioner cheryl cheryl 17 00:01:14,428 --> 00:01:18,320 present commissioner walton walton absent commissioner wang 18 00:01:18,320 --> 00:01:22,360 wang absent. Chair we have quorum also the 19 00:01:22,360 --> 00:01:23,371 transportation authority welcomes your attendance here 20 00:01:23,371 --> 00:01:26,507 in person at the legislative chamber room to 52nd floor city 21 00:01:26,507 --> 00:01:31,440 hall when you can't be here the proceedings are streaming live 22 00:01:31,440 --> 00:01:36,383 at s.f. Gov tv dot org or airing on s.f. Local cable 23 00:01:36,383 --> 00:01:39,983 channel 2670 7178 or 99 depending on your provider 24 00:01:40,588 --> 00:01:43,991 written public comment may be submitted by sending an email 25 00:01:43,991 --> 00:01:47,534 to clerk at s.f. Cta.org or by mailing comments via u.s. 26 00:01:47,534 --> 00:01:52,934 postal service to us of cta 1455 market street 2020 second 27 00:01:54,341 --> 00:01:56,741 floor san francisco, california 94103. 28 00:01:57,411 --> 00:01:59,811 >> thank you. Thank you. 29 00:02:00,948 --> 00:02:05,219 at this time I'd like to excuse commissioner walton from this 30 00:02:05,219 --> 00:02:08,622 meeting and also commissioner mandel men from the parts of 31 00:02:08,622 --> 00:02:10,900 the meeting that he will miss although we are expecting him 32 00:02:10,900 --> 00:02:13,626 at some point before before calling the next item as chair 33 00:02:13,626 --> 00:02:17,364 I'd like to invoke rule 3.26 from the rules of order to 34 00:02:17,364 --> 00:02:20,968 limit total public comment per item to 30 minutes for today's 35 00:02:20,968 --> 00:02:24,772 meeting each speaker will have two minutes to speak on a given 36 00:02:24,772 --> 00:02:27,841 item. Madam clerk please call our 37 00:02:27,841 --> 00:02:31,845 next item item to approve the minutes of the july 28, 2026 38 00:02:31,845 --> 00:02:35,582 meeting. >> this is an action item I 39 00:02:35,582 --> 00:02:39,386 don't see anyone with questions or comments so let's go to 40 00:02:39,386 --> 00:02:40,521 public comment on this item please. 41 00:02:40,521 --> 00:02:42,923 >> is there anyone in the chamber who wishes to speak on 42 00:02:42,923 --> 00:02:47,261 item two the minutes there is not okay public comment is 43 00:02:47,261 --> 00:02:51,331 closed colleagues may I have a motion in a second to approve 44 00:02:51,331 --> 00:02:55,335 the minutes please move by fielder seconded by cheryl. 45 00:02:55,335 --> 00:02:59,720 >> madam clerk please call the roll on the motion to approve 46 00:02:59,720 --> 00:03:05,720 item two commissioner chan chan absent commissioner chin chin I 47 00:03:06,120 --> 00:03:10,812 commissioner darcy darcy I commissioner fielder fielder I. 48 00:03:10,817 --> 00:03:15,222 commissioner mahmood mahmud I chair melgar I melgar I vice 49 00:03:15,222 --> 00:03:20,220 chair sauder solder I commissioner cheryl cheryl I 50 00:03:22,290 --> 00:03:26,990 commissioner wong wong absent there are seven eyes the 51 00:03:26,990 --> 00:03:29,302 minutes are approved. >> thank you so much. 52 00:03:29,302 --> 00:03:32,206 let's go to the next item please. 53 00:03:32,206 --> 00:03:33,841 item three community advisory committee report this is an 54 00:03:33,841 --> 00:03:40,441 information item and we are joined by chc chair kat siegel 55 00:03:40,447 --> 00:03:44,470 who is here remotely to present. 56 00:03:44,218 --> 00:03:45,452 welcome, chair. Siegel thank you. 57 00:03:45,452 --> 00:03:49,256 good morning, chairman carr vice chair slaughter 58 00:03:49,256 --> 00:03:53,593 and transportation authority commissioner is the cac has met 59 00:03:53,593 --> 00:03:57,864 twice since my last report to you in july we received a state 60 00:03:57,864 --> 00:04:01,401 and federal legislation update and voted to approve the 61 00:04:01,401 --> 00:04:06,801 recommended support position on state senate bill 1246 the ab 62 00:04:08,942 --> 00:04:10,760 regulations bill. Members overwhelmingly 63 00:04:10,760 --> 00:04:13,680 expressed that while they supported the legislation it 64 00:04:13,680 --> 00:04:17,283 didn't go far enough with multiple members focusing on 65 00:04:17,283 --> 00:04:21,220 the 30 minute threshold for blocking emergency vehicles 66 00:04:21,220 --> 00:04:25,625 being too high and citing recent incidents throughout the 67 00:04:25,625 --> 00:04:29,162 city where abs have blocked both emergency vehicles 68 00:04:29,162 --> 00:04:32,899 and muni service. The cac also received an update 69 00:04:32,899 --> 00:04:35,768 on the san francisco transportation plan 2050 plus 70 00:04:35,768 --> 00:04:40,123 member feedback emphasized wanting to see greater emphasis 71 00:04:40,123 --> 00:04:44,260 on transit service expansion, major transit improvement 72 00:04:44,260 --> 00:04:48,397 projects and reimagining the transit network for changing 73 00:04:48,397 --> 00:04:52,468 travel patterns at our september 9th meeting the cac 74 00:04:52,468 --> 00:04:58,468 voted to approve the allocation of $22,500,000 in prop l funds 75 00:04:59,700 --> 00:05:03,680 to the t j for the portal project engineering phase. 76 00:05:03,680 --> 00:05:08,170 members wanted to know whether f t a or state g r f funds are 77 00:05:08,170 --> 00:05:11,421 at risk and staff reaffirms the strong partnership with mta for 78 00:05:11,421 --> 00:05:15,210 this project while acknowledging the significant 79 00:05:15,910 --> 00:05:18,894 risk to t c p funds planned for this project due to recent 80 00:05:18,894 --> 00:05:23,320 changes by the california air resources board, the cac also 81 00:05:23,320 --> 00:05:26,702 voted to support the bag cycle for project nominations 82 00:05:26,702 --> 00:05:30,902 recommended by staff during discussion members expressed 83 00:05:31,173 --> 00:05:34,844 surprise at some of the relative project scores 84 00:05:34,844 --> 00:05:38,514 particularly the high score assigned to the treasure island 85 00:05:38,514 --> 00:05:42,452 electric ferry project compared to the 16th street mission bart 86 00:05:42,452 --> 00:05:45,922 station elevator modernization project noting the bart 87 00:05:45,922 --> 00:05:49,459 station's high usage and the importance of reliable 88 00:05:49,459 --> 00:05:53,262 elevators for accessibility, staff clarified that project 89 00:05:53,262 --> 00:05:57,266 readiness was heavily weighted and that prior oberg funded 90 00:05:57,266 --> 00:06:00,936 bart elevator projects had experienced delivery issues 91 00:06:00,936 --> 00:06:04,940 and remained incomplete. This led to a follow up 92 00:06:04,940 --> 00:06:08,211 discussion from members about what key barriers bart has 93 00:06:08,211 --> 00:06:12,348 faced in elevator project delivery and how the 94 00:06:12,348 --> 00:06:16,486 transportation authority might be able to help bart complete 95 00:06:16,486 --> 00:06:17,553 these critical projects more quickly. 96 00:06:17,553 --> 00:06:20,957 thank you and I can answer any questions. 97 00:06:20,957 --> 00:06:24,293 >> thank you so much at chair segal. 98 00:06:24,293 --> 00:06:25,894 madam clerk, I also want to note that we've been joined by 99 00:06:25,894 --> 00:06:29,310 commissioner walton. We had excused him but he's 100 00:06:29,310 --> 00:06:32,969 very much here so I don't see any questions or comments from 101 00:06:32,969 --> 00:06:35,838 my colleagues on the chair's report. 102 00:06:35,838 --> 00:06:37,239 >> let's go to public comment on this item please. 103 00:06:37,239 --> 00:06:40,709 is there anyone in the chamber who wishes to speak on item 104 00:06:40,709 --> 00:06:43,109 three? >> the cac report? 105 00:06:43,179 --> 00:06:43,912 >> there's not. Okay. 106 00:06:43,912 --> 00:06:48,183 public comment is now closed. >> let's go to item number four 107 00:06:48,183 --> 00:06:51,183 please. Item for appoint abigail 108 00:06:51,653 --> 00:06:55,792 pantaleon as the district 11 representative to the community 109 00:06:55,792 --> 00:06:58,794 advisory committee. This is an action item. 110 00:06:58,794 --> 00:07:02,465 >> we have amelia warley here to present on this item. 111 00:07:02,465 --> 00:07:06,650 >> good morning chair. Good morning commissioners. 112 00:07:06,201 --> 00:07:07,537 the transportation authority has an 11 member community 113 00:07:07,537 --> 00:07:11,140 advisory committee which members serve a two year term 114 00:07:11,140 --> 00:07:14,543 on and the board appoints members to the cac. 115 00:07:14,543 --> 00:07:18,748 each commissioner nominates one member to the committee. 116 00:07:18,748 --> 00:07:21,817 neither staff nor the cac make recommendations on 117 00:07:21,817 --> 00:07:22,818 appointments. Applicants must be san 118 00:07:22,818 --> 00:07:26,210 francisco residents and they must appear before the board at 119 00:07:26,210 --> 00:07:29,759 least once to describe their interests and qualifications. 120 00:07:29,759 --> 00:07:33,433 the district 11 seat is open as the result of the prior 121 00:07:33,433 --> 00:07:34,700 representative resigning and commissioner chen has 122 00:07:34,700 --> 00:07:37,970 indicated her intent to nominate abigail pantoja for 123 00:07:37,970 --> 00:07:41,841 the position who I believe has joined us remotely today to 124 00:07:41,841 --> 00:07:44,710 speak about their interest and qualifications. 125 00:07:44,710 --> 00:07:47,710 >> thank you. Welcome is pantoja. 126 00:07:50,716 --> 00:07:51,317 hello. Thank you. 127 00:07:51,317 --> 00:07:55,454 good morning everyone. Let me start with you two. 128 00:07:55,454 --> 00:07:57,854 >> yes. Good morning everyone. 129 00:07:58,458 --> 00:08:02,462 my name is abigail pantoja. I'm very honored and excited to 130 00:08:02,462 --> 00:08:06,131 be considered for the community advisory committee to represent 131 00:08:06,131 --> 00:08:09,869 district 11. I have san francisco my home 132 00:08:09,869 --> 00:08:13,206 for the past 12 years and muni is my ride. 133 00:08:13,206 --> 00:08:15,700 I feel incredibly lucky to live in a city where just outside my 134 00:08:15,700 --> 00:08:19,780 doorstep I've had the 49, the 49 and even the 52 bus lines 135 00:08:19,780 --> 00:08:22,548 connecting me to so many parts of the city. 136 00:08:22,548 --> 00:08:25,751 that connection and mobility is what made me first interested 137 00:08:25,751 --> 00:08:29,354 in getting involved in local government and becoming an 138 00:08:29,354 --> 00:08:33,225 advocate for my community in the transportation world. 139 00:08:33,225 --> 00:08:36,495 throughout my career I've had the opportunity to work 140 00:08:36,495 --> 00:08:39,965 in different fields and also work with so many different 141 00:08:39,965 --> 00:08:40,966 people from different backgrounds. 142 00:08:40,966 --> 00:08:44,303 I've worked at a local nonprofits serving immigrant 143 00:08:44,303 --> 00:08:47,974 women and children who are new to the city and I help them 144 00:08:47,974 --> 00:08:49,175 connect them with resources all across francisco. 145 00:08:49,175 --> 00:08:52,845 >> I've worked in the food service where I heavily relied 146 00:08:52,845 --> 00:08:59,384 on muni to get to work even as early as 5 a.m. And today I 147 00:08:59,384 --> 00:09:00,786 work at the university of san francisco where area where I 148 00:09:00,786 --> 00:09:04,570 interact with students and support them in their day 149 00:09:04,570 --> 00:09:07,460 to day experiences. And transportation and mobility 150 00:09:07,460 --> 00:09:10,462 has touched every one of these experiences. 151 00:09:10,462 --> 00:09:14,133 I ride the bus daily and I've seen the changes over the years 152 00:09:14,133 --> 00:09:17,537 throughout my time here and it has been definitely felt when 153 00:09:17,537 --> 00:09:20,806 lines are short in frequency slows down and alternative 154 00:09:20,806 --> 00:09:24,744 routes need to be considered. Even what may seem like small 155 00:09:24,744 --> 00:09:27,746 inconveniences for one person can have a much greater impact 156 00:09:27,746 --> 00:09:31,350 on someone who relies on public transportation every day. 157 00:09:31,350 --> 00:09:35,821 myself included may be a choice for some people but for many 158 00:09:35,821 --> 00:09:39,492 people it's their only option. Public transportation isn't 159 00:09:39,492 --> 00:09:42,561 just about getting from one place to another. 160 00:09:42,561 --> 00:09:45,364 it connects people to their jobs schools, families, 161 00:09:45,364 --> 00:09:49,434 resources and communities. It's a constant reminder of how 162 00:09:49,434 --> 00:09:52,438 important accessibility, reliability and connection are 163 00:09:52,438 --> 00:09:53,706 to our everyday lives. I hope to bring that 164 00:09:53,706 --> 00:09:58,911 perspective to the committee listen to the needs of district 165 00:09:58,911 --> 00:10:00,379 11 residents and do my due diligence to be a thoughtful, 166 00:10:00,379 --> 00:10:03,516 engaged and dependable representative of our 167 00:10:03,516 --> 00:10:06,516 community. Thank you so much. 168 00:10:06,652 --> 00:10:10,252 >> thank you so much, commissioner chen. 169 00:10:11,323 --> 00:10:12,858 >> would you like to say a few words about your nominee? 170 00:10:12,858 --> 00:10:15,258 great. Thank you, chairman. 171 00:10:15,327 --> 00:10:16,729 I've got colleagues. I'm very excited to extend my 172 00:10:16,729 --> 00:10:19,531 support for this appointment of abigail pantoja. 173 00:10:19,531 --> 00:10:23,131 abigail. >> it's a longtime excelsior y 174 00:10:23,482 --> 00:10:26,752 resident, a community worker and a daily transit rider. 175 00:10:26,752 --> 00:10:29,752 in conversations with my office. 176 00:10:30,222 --> 00:10:33,692 >> abigail emphasized her strong commitment to community 177 00:10:33,692 --> 00:10:37,829 engagement and amplifying the voices of transit riders. 178 00:10:37,829 --> 00:10:39,164 as a member of the community advisory committee. 179 00:10:39,164 --> 00:10:41,967 she looks forward to representing the experiences of 180 00:10:41,967 --> 00:10:45,971 working family navigating the city on public transportation 181 00:10:45,971 --> 00:10:50,171 and and uplifting themes of affordability, equity 182 00:10:50,442 --> 00:10:53,442 and protecting public transportation services. 183 00:10:54,379 --> 00:10:58,117 she is rooted in the community and has a big spirit and I look 184 00:10:58,117 --> 00:11:02,121 forward to her collaboration as a member of community advisory 185 00:11:02,121 --> 00:11:04,121 committee. >> thank you. 186 00:11:04,722 --> 00:11:05,790 >> thank you, commissioner chen. 187 00:11:05,790 --> 00:11:09,610 madam clerk, let's go to public comment on this item please. 188 00:11:09,610 --> 00:11:12,664 >> is there anyone in the chamber who wishes to speak on 189 00:11:12,664 --> 00:11:16,100 item for the appointment of abigail pantoja to the cac? 190 00:11:16,100 --> 00:11:19,872 >> there is not okay public comment on this item is now 191 00:11:19,872 --> 00:11:20,806 closed. Commissioner chen would you 192 00:11:20,806 --> 00:11:24,750 like to make a motion? >> yes. 193 00:11:24,750 --> 00:11:27,812 thank you, chair. I would like to make a motion 194 00:11:27,812 --> 00:11:31,417 to appoint abigail pantoja to the seat representing district 195 00:11:31,417 --> 00:11:36,217 11 on the community advisory committee seconded by fielder. 196 00:11:38,357 --> 00:11:39,425 >> and I know we can't take this. 197 00:11:39,425 --> 00:11:43,280 can you please take a vote on the motion to approve item 198 00:11:43,280 --> 00:11:45,428 four? >> commissioner chan chan 199 00:11:46,431 --> 00:11:49,431 absent. Commissioner chin chin I. 200 00:11:50,435 --> 00:11:54,600 commissioner darcy darcy I. Commissioner fielder. 201 00:11:54,600 --> 00:11:55,374 fielder I. Commissioner mahmud mahmud I. 202 00:11:55,374 --> 00:11:58,974 commissioner chair melgar I melgar I. 203 00:12:01,846 --> 00:12:05,450 vice chair sardar sardar I. Commissioner cheryl cheryl I. 204 00:12:05,450 --> 00:12:09,654 commissioner walton walton I. Commissioner wong wong absent. 205 00:12:09,654 --> 00:12:13,191 >> there are eight eyes the motion is approved. 206 00:12:13,191 --> 00:12:15,994 thank you. That motion passes. 207 00:12:15,994 --> 00:12:18,931 congratulations ms. Patel. Let's go to item number five 208 00:12:18,931 --> 00:12:19,798 please. >> item five. 209 00:12:19,798 --> 00:12:23,469 state and federal legislation update this is an action item. 210 00:12:23,469 --> 00:12:25,869 >> welcome is grab. Great. 211 00:12:27,205 --> 00:12:28,340 thank you. Amber crabb, senior public 212 00:12:28,340 --> 00:12:31,900 policy manager and I'm joined by martin reyes who's a 213 00:12:31,900 --> 00:12:34,609 principal planner for government affairs remotely. 214 00:12:34,880 --> 00:12:39,350 so we are recommending support on one federal bill and I'll 215 00:12:39,350 --> 00:12:43,689 provide an update on state legislation as well as we near 216 00:12:43,689 --> 00:12:46,892 the end of the session. >> so the position we're 217 00:12:46,892 --> 00:12:50,695 recommending is a support position on h r ten 033 218 00:12:50,695 --> 00:12:54,967 and this is representative mullins ave emergency response 219 00:12:54,967 --> 00:12:58,970 coordination act. So it was announced in july 220 00:12:58,970 --> 00:13:02,241 and it would require the national highway transportation 221 00:13:02,241 --> 00:13:06,444 safety administration to set minimum safety standards for 222 00:13:06,444 --> 00:13:09,981 autonomous vehicle interactions with emergency responders 223 00:13:09,981 --> 00:13:14,720 and this is currently a gap one of the many gaps in federal 224 00:13:14,720 --> 00:13:17,542 policy. So we did work with 225 00:13:17,542 --> 00:13:20,945 representative mullin on the legislation and while there's 226 00:13:20,945 --> 00:13:25,150 been kind of bipartisan interest in the issue, we do 227 00:13:25,150 --> 00:13:26,217 not expect the bill to move forward this year. 228 00:13:26,217 --> 00:13:29,487 however supporting it does allow us to continue the work 229 00:13:29,487 --> 00:13:33,230 that we're doing at the federal level to educate, build 230 00:13:33,230 --> 00:13:36,427 coalitions and help inform the development of federal policy 231 00:13:36,427 --> 00:13:40,297 then on the state level so august 31st was the last day 232 00:13:40,297 --> 00:13:43,901 for the legislature to act on bills and the bills are now on 233 00:13:43,901 --> 00:13:48,372 the governor's desk to either approve, veto or allow them to 234 00:13:48,372 --> 00:13:52,310 become law by the end of this month. 235 00:13:52,310 --> 00:13:55,446 so we wanted to note three bills that we have support 236 00:13:55,446 --> 00:13:58,316 positions on that are currently on his desk. 237 00:13:58,316 --> 00:14:00,510 the first is assembly bill 2308 and this is assembly member 238 00:14:00,510 --> 00:14:05,451 haney's bill related to net tax increment financing authorizing 239 00:14:06,190 --> 00:14:09,993 an extension of it hopefully in order to raise additional 240 00:14:09,993 --> 00:14:13,330 funding for the portal project. The second bill is senate bill 241 00:14:13,330 --> 00:14:17,335 1167 from senate senator blake spear and this would clarify 242 00:14:17,335 --> 00:14:21,338 and revise definitions of e-bikes basically and other 243 00:14:21,338 --> 00:14:27,338 devices making it unlawful to label things like e motos 244 00:14:28,479 --> 00:14:29,947 and other devices that are not really e-bikes being marketed 245 00:14:29,947 --> 00:14:33,284 as such. It also clarifies that kind of 246 00:14:33,284 --> 00:14:37,154 existing restrictions on the use of those bicycles with 247 00:14:37,154 --> 00:14:40,958 respect to use on pathways and things like that do apply 248 00:14:40,958 --> 00:14:47,364 to the bikes that do not meet the e-bike definition and then 249 00:14:47,364 --> 00:14:50,702 the final bill that is on his desk is senate bill 1246. 250 00:14:50,702 --> 00:14:54,105 this is senator cortez's autonomous vehicle bill that 251 00:14:54,105 --> 00:14:58,109 would its related to remote driving and emergency response 252 00:14:58,109 --> 00:15:01,109 requirements for commercial hb operators. 253 00:15:02,646 --> 00:15:05,716 this is a bill we had to support and seek amendments 254 00:15:05,716 --> 00:15:07,184 position on the bill and we were seeking amendments to make 255 00:15:07,184 --> 00:15:10,720 some of the data they're collecting regarding response 256 00:15:10,720 --> 00:15:14,258 times and other data points we wanted to make them required 257 00:15:14,258 --> 00:15:18,796 reporting quarterly to the state and to make them public 258 00:15:18,796 --> 00:15:22,399 and the senator did incorporate those amendments into the final 259 00:15:22,399 --> 00:15:25,269 version of the bill. So we thank him, we're grateful 260 00:15:25,269 --> 00:15:26,737 and we're excited and crossing our fingers that it moves 261 00:15:26,737 --> 00:15:29,673 forward. >> so then I also wanted to 262 00:15:29,673 --> 00:15:33,277 provide an update on capitol invest and this is something we 263 00:15:33,277 --> 00:15:36,680 gave you a detailed presentation in in july I guess 264 00:15:36,680 --> 00:15:40,280 it was. >> so the legislature took 265 00:15:40,350 --> 00:15:43,954 action in august to finalize the proposal and the remaining 266 00:15:43,954 --> 00:15:45,890 budget items that weren't addressed in june. 267 00:15:45,890 --> 00:15:48,692 so this does include action on cap and invest and as we 268 00:15:48,692 --> 00:15:53,230 reported in july, it's it's still going to be significantly 269 00:15:53,230 --> 00:15:57,168 lower revenue levels due to the california air resources board 270 00:15:57,168 --> 00:16:03,768 action earlier in the year. So the biggest impact to this 271 00:16:03,774 --> 00:16:05,175 unfortunately with respect to transportation is on the 272 00:16:05,175 --> 00:16:08,579 transit programs. >> so a little bit of good 273 00:16:08,579 --> 00:16:11,115 news. There was a slight increase 274 00:16:11,115 --> 00:16:12,450 in revenue for the program due to higher than anticipated 275 00:16:12,450 --> 00:16:18,450 auction revenues and some other measures were included that may 276 00:16:19,560 --> 00:16:20,324 increase the overall funding in future years such as 277 00:16:20,324 --> 00:16:23,924 recommitting interest earned into the program. 278 00:16:24,394 --> 00:16:29,133 >> however, I guess one other good piece of news is that 279 00:16:29,133 --> 00:16:34,405 there was some transit funding added back and this these were 280 00:16:34,405 --> 00:16:39,100 prior year commitments to regional operators or regional 281 00:16:39,100 --> 00:16:43,214 planning agencies. So for the bay area these funds 282 00:16:43,214 --> 00:16:45,616 were committed to the bart to silicon valley phase two 283 00:16:45,616 --> 00:16:49,287 project and bart core capacity. So those were restored which 284 00:16:49,287 --> 00:16:53,900 frees up some capacity at the local level that otherwise 285 00:16:53,900 --> 00:16:54,225 could have been needed by those projects. 286 00:16:54,225 --> 00:16:59,250 >> however the legislature did not restore two important 287 00:17:00,431 --> 00:17:04,168 programs in the cap and invest expenditure plan and they 288 00:17:04,168 --> 00:17:08,105 remain funded far below the target levels at about 25% is 289 00:17:08,105 --> 00:17:12,376 the estimate and that kind of puts at risk important future 290 00:17:12,376 --> 00:17:16,380 investments. >> so one program is the low 291 00:17:16,380 --> 00:17:19,450 carbon transportation operating program and this provides 292 00:17:19,450 --> 00:17:23,120 operating funds directly to transit operators as of mta 293 00:17:23,120 --> 00:17:29,720 receives or has received about 17 million a year and uses it 294 00:17:29,727 --> 00:17:33,798 for its free muni for seniors, youth and people with 295 00:17:33,798 --> 00:17:37,398 disabilities. So its mta is currently 296 00:17:37,602 --> 00:17:39,300 exploring how to address that as part of its overall budget 297 00:17:39,300 --> 00:17:42,603 process. The lower funding for that 298 00:17:42,940 --> 00:17:46,811 program then the other big program that is cut 299 00:17:46,811 --> 00:17:51,349 significantly is the transit intercity rail capital program 300 00:17:51,349 --> 00:17:56,821 and this is a program that the portal project had been seeking 301 00:17:56,821 --> 00:17:59,821 750 million this year in grants . 302 00:18:00,358 --> 00:18:01,826 now with the fy reduce levels it's going to be very 303 00:18:01,826 --> 00:18:05,295 challenging to see that commitment even if it's over 304 00:18:05,295 --> 00:18:09,233 several cycles. So we are working with tgp 305 00:18:09,233 --> 00:18:15,233 and see other transit operators and ctas the basically to 306 00:18:15,907 --> 00:18:20,244 figure out how to maybe address this next session either 307 00:18:20,244 --> 00:18:24,480 restoring this funding or finding additional funding for 308 00:18:24,480 --> 00:18:27,518 transit and it's going to be a key priority in our advocacy 309 00:18:27,518 --> 00:18:28,920 program for next year which we'll be bringing to you either 310 00:18:28,920 --> 00:18:32,323 in december or january. >> so with that I'd be happy to 311 00:18:32,323 --> 00:18:35,727 take any questions you have. I don't see any questions or 312 00:18:35,727 --> 00:18:39,931 comments from my colleagues. Miss crabbe, thank you so much 313 00:18:39,931 --> 00:18:45,603 for a very thorough overview. I just here hot off the presses 314 00:18:45,603 --> 00:18:49,343 that ab 2168 has been signed by the governor so let's get thing 315 00:18:49,343 --> 00:18:54,150 so thank you so much let's go to public comment okay thank 316 00:18:54,150 --> 00:18:58,285 you thank you on the I'm sorry is there anyone in the chamber 317 00:18:58,285 --> 00:19:01,822 who wishes to speak on item five the state and federal 318 00:19:01,822 --> 00:19:07,822 legislation update there is just a moment and your two 319 00:19:08,362 --> 00:19:12,299 minutes begins now. >> thank you chairman melgar 320 00:19:12,299 --> 00:19:15,836 and members dupree for the record, she and her team folds 321 00:19:15,836 --> 00:19:19,506 representing skirt vaults. There's a lot here I support 322 00:19:19,506 --> 00:19:23,106 reasonable regulations for any transportation system 323 00:19:26,647 --> 00:19:30,247 interacting with emergency responders whether autonomous 324 00:19:30,518 --> 00:19:34,718 or not. I'm interesting to see what 325 00:19:34,989 --> 00:19:40,389 remote driving looks like but automated driving is like 94% 326 00:19:41,928 --> 00:19:46,660 safer than human driving. So is it really going to be any 327 00:19:46,660 --> 00:19:49,203 different when somebody is driving a car remotely from a 328 00:19:49,203 --> 00:19:52,473 screen? >> we have to look at that 329 00:19:52,473 --> 00:19:56,343 and I hope we can get our money get our money to build the 330 00:19:56,343 --> 00:20:00,147 portal and I think we're going to talk more about the portal 331 00:20:00,147 --> 00:20:04,418 later and certainly there has to be clarification ations 332 00:20:04,418 --> 00:20:08,289 about e-bikes and I love e-bikes and I don't know how 333 00:20:08,289 --> 00:20:12,426 you're going to really prohibit I don't know how good 334 00:20:12,426 --> 00:20:13,828 prohibition of sale of some of these bikes is going to be 335 00:20:13,828 --> 00:20:16,364 because people can always drive into the next state over 336 00:20:16,364 --> 00:20:19,699 and bring them home. So I don't know how that's 337 00:20:19,699 --> 00:20:23,360 going to work. It's like we try to ban selling 338 00:20:23,360 --> 00:20:25,906 cars in california. There's just going to drive 339 00:20:25,906 --> 00:20:30,244 over the state line and drive them back so there has to be a 340 00:20:30,244 --> 00:20:34,114 sense of reason in this and I hope we can get more money 341 00:20:34,114 --> 00:20:41,855 though it looks like the lc tops it's kind of like it tops 342 00:20:41,855 --> 00:20:46,259 it's up the tops as an airplane certification I guess it's very 343 00:20:46,259 --> 00:20:50,731 similar in being able to get the money we need to keep our 344 00:20:50,731 --> 00:20:53,867 systems going. I'm not happy about the vote 345 00:20:53,867 --> 00:20:58,400 that karp took a few months ago with that as far as air permits 346 00:20:58,400 --> 00:21:04,211 went so we have to get our money and lastly I'm concerned 347 00:21:04,211 --> 00:21:05,813 about publicly available data. I don't want my name out there. 348 00:21:05,813 --> 00:21:09,282 thank you. >> thank you for your comment. 349 00:21:09,282 --> 00:21:12,352 is there additional public comment in chambers? 350 00:21:12,352 --> 00:21:16,490 there is not. >> thank you so much and again 351 00:21:16,490 --> 00:21:20,828 thank you ms. Crabb for the thorough presentation. 352 00:21:20,828 --> 00:21:25,165 I would just ask that my colleagues follow the issue of 353 00:21:25,165 --> 00:21:29,169 the cap and invest closely. It is how we fund some of the 354 00:21:29,169 --> 00:21:35,442 programs that we are so fond of or have in the past for muni 355 00:21:35,442 --> 00:21:36,510 for youth and discounts to seniors. 356 00:21:36,510 --> 00:21:40,380 so we need to work with our state delegation and our 357 00:21:40,380 --> 00:21:43,329 governor next governor to make sure that that continues. 358 00:21:43,329 --> 00:21:46,832 so thank you so much for staying on top of it. 359 00:21:46,832 --> 00:21:49,602 >> let's go to an item number six please. 360 00:21:49,602 --> 00:21:53,606 oh, before we go there, I just want to acknowledge that we 361 00:21:53,606 --> 00:21:56,942 have been joined by commissioners wang and chan. 362 00:21:56,942 --> 00:22:01,213 >> I thank you for joining us. We have oh, I'm sorry. 363 00:22:01,213 --> 00:22:05,551 yes, it I forgot this is not just an informational we 364 00:22:05,551 --> 00:22:08,488 actually have to support the recommendations of staff. 365 00:22:08,488 --> 00:22:12,691 may I have a motion please and a second to support the 366 00:22:12,691 --> 00:22:15,628 recommendations moved by vice chair sauder seconded by 367 00:22:15,628 --> 00:22:17,628 commissioner chen. >> okay. 368 00:22:19,365 --> 00:22:25,371 on the motion to approve item five commissioner chan chan I 369 00:22:25,371 --> 00:22:30,171 commissioner chin chen I commissioner darcy darcy I 370 00:22:30,309 --> 00:22:34,246 commissioner filter filter I commissioner mahmud mahmud I 371 00:22:34,246 --> 00:22:38,718 chair melgar I melgar I vice chancellor sauter I 372 00:22:38,718 --> 00:22:42,588 commissioner cheryl cheryl I commissioner walton walton I 373 00:22:42,588 --> 00:22:46,592 commissioner wong wong I there are ten eyes the motion is 374 00:22:46,592 --> 00:22:51,931 approved the motion passes thank you at let's go to item 375 00:22:51,931 --> 00:22:57,670 number six now please item six allocate 22,500,000 in prop l 376 00:22:57,670 --> 00:22:59,138 funds with conditions to the transbay joint powers authority 377 00:22:59,138 --> 00:23:02,341 for the portal project engineering phase activities 378 00:23:02,341 --> 00:23:05,341 starting october 1st, 2026 and appropriate 3,500,000 379 00:23:07,413 --> 00:23:08,614 and prop l funds with conditions for the portal 380 00:23:08,614 --> 00:23:12,151 project oversight engagement and work program for initiation 381 00:23:12,151 --> 00:23:16,822 of pre-construction this is an item action item. 382 00:23:16,822 --> 00:23:20,760 >> thank you. We have car carl holmes here 383 00:23:20,760 --> 00:23:23,696 today. I thank you mr. Holmes for 384 00:23:23,696 --> 00:23:25,231 presenting on one of the most important things that are is 385 00:23:25,231 --> 00:23:28,100 going on in transportation in our city. 386 00:23:28,100 --> 00:23:31,838 >> I also want to acknowledge that the executive director of 387 00:23:31,838 --> 00:23:35,975 the te jpa adam van de water is here with us in case there is 388 00:23:35,975 --> 00:23:39,579 any questions or comments. Go ahead, mr. Holmes thank you. 389 00:23:39,579 --> 00:23:42,448 >> thank you, chair miller good morning to you. 390 00:23:42,448 --> 00:23:43,916 good morning to vice chair sauter and commissioners carl 391 00:23:43,916 --> 00:23:49,916 holmes deputy director capital projects and please as of gov 392 00:23:50,856 --> 00:23:54,860 tv serves slides. >> so as you say to chair 393 00:23:54,860 --> 00:23:58,331 mogahed this is there's two items that are part of this two 394 00:23:58,331 --> 00:24:01,000 actions that are requested as part of this item. 395 00:24:01,000 --> 00:24:04,737 the first is a request to allocate $22.5 million to jpa 396 00:24:04,737 --> 00:24:08,274 as they are advancing this project. 397 00:24:08,274 --> 00:24:12,945 the second is to request an appropriation for $3.5 million 398 00:24:12,945 --> 00:24:16,549 to s.f. City to us as well as to our consultants as we engage 399 00:24:16,549 --> 00:24:19,952 in our oversight and other activities that we lead 400 00:24:19,952 --> 00:24:20,953 and co-lead. Next slide please. 401 00:24:20,953 --> 00:24:24,824 you all have seen this before but just as a reminder overview 402 00:24:24,824 --> 00:24:28,361 of the project essentially extending caltrain as the 403 00:24:28,361 --> 00:24:32,431 initial operator from the fourth and king station to the 404 00:24:32,431 --> 00:24:36,235 salesforce transit center which currently has the train box 405 00:24:36,235 --> 00:24:41,941 in the basement of the transit center awaiting rail extension. 406 00:24:41,941 --> 00:24:45,778 the second operator is the future operator of california 407 00:24:45,778 --> 00:24:47,113 high speed rail. And then the other members of 408 00:24:47,113 --> 00:24:53,713 the six agency membership are mtc as another funder and then 409 00:24:53,853 --> 00:24:56,989 also the city and county of san francisco. 410 00:24:56,989 --> 00:25:01,127 >> next slide our role is captured in four different 411 00:25:01,127 --> 00:25:02,328 categories. So funding governance, enhanced 412 00:25:02,328 --> 00:25:05,865 oversight in our work program. With regards to funding of 413 00:25:05,865 --> 00:25:09,803 course that's what brings us here today. 414 00:25:09,803 --> 00:25:13,206 that funding also brings with it oversight and we have 415 00:25:13,206 --> 00:25:17,476 increased our oversight over the last several months as the 416 00:25:17,476 --> 00:25:21,147 project gets closer to awarding different contracts to to 417 00:25:21,147 --> 00:25:25,347 proceed and to advancing design and construction. 418 00:25:27,520 --> 00:25:29,210 and then with regards to governance board of supervisors 419 00:25:29,210 --> 00:25:32,958 president mandolin serves as vice chair of the jpa board 420 00:25:32,958 --> 00:25:36,629 just as an example our executive director tilly chang 421 00:25:36,629 --> 00:25:40,566 also serves on the executive working group and then we have 422 00:25:40,566 --> 00:25:43,636 staff and consultants that are also part of the integrated 423 00:25:43,636 --> 00:25:47,840 project management team with regards to the work program 424 00:25:47,840 --> 00:25:52,640 that that pertains to activities that we lead 425 00:25:54,714 --> 00:25:57,917 and co-lead with regards to the funding and funding advocacy as 426 00:25:57,917 --> 00:25:59,319 well as activities such as ridership forecasting. 427 00:25:59,319 --> 00:26:05,919 next slide here you can see the timeline and currently we're 428 00:26:06,258 --> 00:26:09,795 in the the dot that shows the 2024 to 2026 as the project 429 00:26:09,795 --> 00:26:16,395 again is advancing right now it is in the engineering phase 430 00:26:16,402 --> 00:26:20,602 with fta. There's also currently a live 431 00:26:20,673 --> 00:26:24,811 procurement right now and one of the largest of the different 432 00:26:24,811 --> 00:26:32,418 contracts that will be letting the next year or two if tpa is 433 00:26:32,418 --> 00:26:36,155 is successful. And so far it's been going 434 00:26:36,155 --> 00:26:39,225 going well if they're successful they plan to take 435 00:26:39,225 --> 00:26:45,225 that procurement to their board to request award in early 2027 436 00:26:45,297 --> 00:26:51,897 also in the next march shows that right of way acquisition 437 00:26:52,237 --> 00:26:53,639 so there's three different three or so tranches of right 438 00:26:53,639 --> 00:27:00,646 of way acquisitions that the tgp is is processing and so the 439 00:27:00,646 --> 00:27:01,981 first of those is expected to come to the board of 440 00:27:01,981 --> 00:27:06,781 supervisors as a separate body early 2027 as well. 441 00:27:07,920 --> 00:27:13,320 next slide. >> so here you can see the cost 442 00:27:14,927 --> 00:27:20,927 and funding plan the project budget was back in 2023 at 443 00:27:21,667 --> 00:27:25,867 $8.25 billion. It has been revised as of 2025 444 00:27:28,170 --> 00:27:32,354 to a $7.5 billion project that includes $730 million that is 445 00:27:32,354 --> 00:27:35,954 part of expenditure from phase one. 446 00:27:36,958 --> 00:27:40,290 again referencing back to that train box that that was 447 00:27:40,290 --> 00:27:44,233 constructed ready to receive the extended rail so fta 448 00:27:44,233 --> 00:27:47,503 allowed for tgp to gain credit for that. 449 00:27:47,503 --> 00:27:51,841 so we're glad that they're able to include that in this process 450 00:27:51,841 --> 00:27:52,908 . There is still a $2.2 billion 451 00:27:52,908 --> 00:27:59,448 funding gap and you heard from ms. Crabb with regards to some 452 00:27:59,448 --> 00:28:00,516 of the funding that we are monitoring. 453 00:28:00,516 --> 00:28:04,453 for example the intercept which has been impacted by recent 454 00:28:04,453 --> 00:28:08,323 decision of of california air resources board. 455 00:28:08,323 --> 00:28:15,398 >> so we know that the funding is not fully restored in in 456 00:28:15,398 --> 00:28:18,734 terms of the recently approved fiscal year 2027 budget. 457 00:28:18,734 --> 00:28:23,171 but we continue to monitor this and we're working with our 458 00:28:23,171 --> 00:28:28,571 stakeholders and continue to advocate for trying to restore 459 00:28:29,878 --> 00:28:31,800 or make sure that funding can be provided. 460 00:28:31,800 --> 00:28:37,820 next slide this here shows a three year work plan valued at 461 00:28:37,820 --> 00:28:41,823 about 600 million. So of course this allocation 462 00:28:41,823 --> 00:28:45,761 request is not capture or cover all of these items but it just 463 00:28:45,761 --> 00:28:49,364 references the activities and I mentioned the right of way 464 00:28:49,364 --> 00:28:50,432 acquisition. I mentioned the engineering 465 00:28:50,432 --> 00:28:56,432 phase but as funding becomes available tpa may look at 466 00:28:56,705 --> 00:29:00,242 starting some early works construction so an example of 467 00:29:00,242 --> 00:29:04,313 that is utility relocation that's needed to help with the 468 00:29:04,313 --> 00:29:07,849 civil internal contract. Next slide for context on the 469 00:29:07,849 --> 00:29:13,849 funding request for tgp again what we're requesting today is 470 00:29:14,190 --> 00:29:20,190 22.5 million in the past prop l has has provided $21.5 million 471 00:29:20,796 --> 00:29:24,333 and of that there was 12.5 that was recently allocated 472 00:29:24,333 --> 00:29:30,472 in february and so again this request today is to cover a 12 473 00:29:30,472 --> 00:29:34,743 month period with that about 19 million is for program 474 00:29:34,743 --> 00:29:38,747 and construction management consultants under tgp and then 475 00:29:38,747 --> 00:29:42,218 the remaining three and a half or 3.7 million is for caltrain 476 00:29:42,218 --> 00:29:47,180 and there consultants. >> next slide then for context 477 00:29:48,757 --> 00:29:54,963 on our appropriation so in the past we have received prop k 478 00:29:54,963 --> 00:29:58,634 $3.3 million back in 2020 three and at that time we were 479 00:29:58,634 --> 00:30:02,104 expecting it to last 18 months but we were able to stretch it 480 00:30:02,104 --> 00:30:06,410 for about three years. So again we are requesting 481 00:30:06,410 --> 00:30:10,713 today 3.5 million for us to continue the work that we're 482 00:30:10,713 --> 00:30:14,650 doing including our enhanced oversight and things such as 483 00:30:14,650 --> 00:30:17,650 the ridership forecasting. Next slide. 484 00:30:18,720 --> 00:30:24,720 so to close we are recommending the allocation of $22.5 million 485 00:30:25,146 --> 00:30:29,150 to gpa and 3.5 million to s.f. Cta and with that I'll turn it 486 00:30:29,150 --> 00:30:30,285 back to you. >> chair melgar thank you. 487 00:30:30,285 --> 00:30:35,890 as is very important project is happening in district six at 488 00:30:35,890 --> 00:30:38,292 commissioner dorsey. >> thank you chair melgar 489 00:30:38,292 --> 00:30:39,627 colleagues I'm really excited to be supporting this. 490 00:30:39,627 --> 00:30:43,565 I'm excited to see it being brought forward and I hope 491 00:30:43,565 --> 00:30:46,100 you'll join me in supporting it . 492 00:30:46,100 --> 00:30:47,435 the portal project formerly known as the downtown rail 493 00:30:47,435 --> 00:30:53,241 extension or atx will extend caltrain from fourth and king 494 00:30:53,241 --> 00:30:54,509 street to the salesforce transit center and accommodate 495 00:30:54,509 --> 00:30:57,645 future california high speed rail service. 496 00:30:57,645 --> 00:31:02,384 as chair melgar said, this is san francisco's top rail 497 00:31:02,384 --> 00:31:06,187 capital priority and this funding keeps the project 498 00:31:06,187 --> 00:31:09,257 moving forward through the engineering phase. 499 00:31:09,257 --> 00:31:10,658 just as important, the $3.5 million of our own oversight 500 00:31:10,658 --> 00:31:13,594 work is something that will make sure that the 501 00:31:13,594 --> 00:31:17,398 transportation authority stays closely engaged on funding 502 00:31:17,398 --> 00:31:21,136 strategy risk management and interagency coordination as 503 00:31:21,136 --> 00:31:24,472 we head into pre-construction with federal, state and local 504 00:31:24,472 --> 00:31:27,876 funding all in motion this package and the work it funds 505 00:31:27,876 --> 00:31:31,546 really matters. So I want to thank t.j. Pierre 506 00:31:31,546 --> 00:31:35,817 in our own s.f. Cta also colleagues especially chair 507 00:31:35,817 --> 00:31:37,285 melgar and president mandel men for all their work in getting 508 00:31:37,285 --> 00:31:40,888 the project to the state stage. I'm happy to support it 509 00:31:40,888 --> 00:31:44,225 and hope you will all join me. >> thank you commissioner 510 00:31:44,225 --> 00:31:47,495 dorsey. Just wanted to chime in. 511 00:31:47,495 --> 00:31:51,765 you may remember that last year the mtc on which I represent 512 00:31:51,765 --> 00:31:58,365 you recommended the portal for funding to the state to the 513 00:31:59,106 --> 00:32:02,577 tune of 750 million and alas the pot that that was coming 514 00:32:02,577 --> 00:32:06,447 from is the capital invest that we have spoken about that the 515 00:32:06,447 --> 00:32:10,470 governor staff recommended for other things. 516 00:32:10,718 --> 00:32:15,389 >> so we it is a little bit of a hiccup and nevertheless we 517 00:32:15,389 --> 00:32:18,992 are approving this funding because we believe in this 518 00:32:18,992 --> 00:32:22,329 project. We believe in this beautiful 519 00:32:22,329 --> 00:32:25,733 vision of a connected san francisco that will be the hub 520 00:32:25,733 --> 00:32:29,604 of transportation for someday high speed rail but other you 521 00:32:29,604 --> 00:32:33,207 know, regional rail bus that will connect not just san 522 00:32:33,207 --> 00:32:37,144 francisco in the bay area but really all of northern 523 00:32:37,144 --> 00:32:38,145 california and the rest of the world. 524 00:32:38,145 --> 00:32:43,751 so I want to thank director van de water for being here and for 525 00:32:43,751 --> 00:32:47,488 the work that he and his staff does every day. 526 00:32:47,488 --> 00:32:51,825 I thank you, mr. Holmes. And above all I want to thank 527 00:32:51,825 --> 00:32:55,563 our executive director tilly cheng who along with president 528 00:32:55,563 --> 00:33:01,563 randleman has been so involved and all of these things. 529 00:33:02,970 --> 00:33:08,970 but director chang has always championed this and also jesse 530 00:33:10,118 --> 00:33:11,787 kaylor for all of his work. >> thank you so much for 531 00:33:11,787 --> 00:33:15,987 everything la. >> let's go to public comment. 532 00:33:17,859 --> 00:33:22,630 is there anyone in the chamber who wishes to speak on item six 533 00:33:22,630 --> 00:33:28,663 the portal funding item there is your two minutes begins now. 534 00:33:29,338 --> 00:33:33,541 >> thank you again chairman guard members will need to 535 00:33:33,541 --> 00:33:36,545 debrief for the record she and her team poults. 536 00:33:36,545 --> 00:33:40,681 >> this is very important to me as one who goes back and forth 537 00:33:40,681 --> 00:33:44,419 between here and the east bay. It's cumbersome getting between 538 00:33:44,419 --> 00:33:47,155 embarcadero and forth and king . 539 00:33:47,155 --> 00:33:50,559 >> I actually went to a tgp meeting in 2010 might have been 540 00:33:50,559 --> 00:33:54,162 them I forget what we've talked about but and it was in this 541 00:33:54,162 --> 00:33:57,232 room. So I have some history with 542 00:33:57,232 --> 00:34:01,970 this but there is precedent in this project but that's very 543 00:34:01,970 --> 00:34:05,173 near to me. You know coming from new york 544 00:34:05,173 --> 00:34:09,310 there is this place in new york called grand central madison. 545 00:34:09,310 --> 00:34:13,782 >> you know it is part of the grand central ecosystem. 546 00:34:13,782 --> 00:34:17,652 >> it's located about 100ft below the historic grand 547 00:34:17,652 --> 00:34:21,790 central terminal. It's an eight track terminal 548 00:34:21,790 --> 00:34:28,620 that allows for people to go between long island and the 549 00:34:28,620 --> 00:34:29,464 east side of manhattan and about 40% of long island 550 00:34:29,464 --> 00:34:36,538 railroad users who go in and out of manhattan are using this 551 00:34:36,538 --> 00:34:38,140 new grand central madison. >> I have pictures of it on my 552 00:34:38,140 --> 00:34:41,476 phone. >> I've used it a number of 553 00:34:41,476 --> 00:34:44,212 times and it works really well and it's also really nice you 554 00:34:44,212 --> 00:34:45,747 got to see it. >> it's it's kind of like our 555 00:34:45,747 --> 00:34:50,547 transbay terminal so it is why is that? 556 00:34:52,353 --> 00:34:55,891 we built that train box and I must have spoken on it back 557 00:34:55,891 --> 00:35:00,495 in the day so we can be ready. I don't think it's as big as 558 00:35:00,495 --> 00:35:01,897 grand central madison. >> I think it's a six track 559 00:35:01,897 --> 00:35:07,897 facility but we need to have a world class public 560 00:35:08,236 --> 00:35:12,307 transportation facility in the heart of san francisco that 561 00:35:12,307 --> 00:35:16,578 will allow for connections between the east bay and and 562 00:35:16,578 --> 00:35:20,115 the peninsula. >> this will shorten the 563 00:35:20,115 --> 00:35:23,919 distance to about a block and a half between bart and caltrain. 564 00:35:23,919 --> 00:35:28,189 so let's keep this work going. >> I'm on it. 565 00:35:28,189 --> 00:35:31,126 I'm with it. Thank you. 566 00:35:31,126 --> 00:35:32,527 >> thank you for your comment. Is there additional public 567 00:35:32,527 --> 00:35:36,264 comment on this item? >> there is not okay public 568 00:35:36,264 --> 00:35:39,534 comment is now closed. I think I heard commissioner 569 00:35:39,534 --> 00:35:43,471 dorsey make a motion. Thank you chair melgar I would 570 00:35:43,471 --> 00:35:47,275 like to at this time move to approve item number six to 571 00:35:47,275 --> 00:35:51,120 allocate an appropriate prop l funds as described to advance 572 00:35:51,120 --> 00:35:53,815 the portal project. >> thank you. 573 00:35:53,815 --> 00:35:57,619 do I have a second seconded by chen? 574 00:35:57,619 --> 00:35:58,553 >> let's go. Let's go. 575 00:35:58,553 --> 00:36:01,556 I think we can do this same house same call now and let's 576 00:36:01,556 --> 00:36:05,243 do that it's same how same call. 577 00:36:05,243 --> 00:36:08,243 >> thank you so much. Congratulations. 578 00:36:08,445 --> 00:36:11,449 let's go now to item number seven. 579 00:36:11,449 --> 00:36:14,652 item seven adopt san francisco's one bay area grant 580 00:36:14,652 --> 00:36:18,990 cycle for project nominate. >> and so this is an action 581 00:36:18,990 --> 00:36:19,656 item. Okay? 582 00:36:19,656 --> 00:36:22,259 another really important action item we have nicolette chen 583 00:36:22,259 --> 00:36:26,664 here is your transportation and planner to present. 584 00:36:26,664 --> 00:36:27,331 welcome. Thank you. 585 00:36:27,331 --> 00:36:31,335 good morning chair vice chair and commissioners as of gov tv 586 00:36:31,335 --> 00:36:34,405 I'm sharing my slides here today to present san 587 00:36:34,405 --> 00:36:39,805 francisco's one bay area grant cycle for project nominations. 588 00:36:41,780 --> 00:36:45,150 >> the one bay area grant program or bag consists of 589 00:36:45,150 --> 00:36:48,353 federal funds distributed through mtc through a series of 590 00:36:48,353 --> 00:36:49,686 programs that support implementation of planned bay 591 00:36:49,686 --> 00:36:53,357 area obike for continues the approach from previous cycles 592 00:36:53,357 --> 00:36:56,294 of balancing regional priorities with local needs. 593 00:36:56,294 --> 00:37:00,164 mtc divides coburg funds up into a regional bucket and a 594 00:37:00,164 --> 00:37:01,632 county program bucket and the subject of today's item is the 595 00:37:01,632 --> 00:37:07,320 county program the oberg for county program provides funds 596 00:37:08,373 --> 00:37:11,642 over four fiscal years from 2027 to 2030 as the congestion 597 00:37:11,642 --> 00:37:15,246 management agency or cma for san francisco. 598 00:37:15,246 --> 00:37:18,849 the transportation authority is responsible for conducting a 599 00:37:18,849 --> 00:37:23,320 call for projects for the oberg county program and submitting a 600 00:37:23,320 --> 00:37:27,391 rank nomination list to mtc. Mtc will then evaluate 601 00:37:27,391 --> 00:37:30,327 nominations for the region and select projects for funding 602 00:37:30,327 --> 00:37:31,395 . Mtc can fund projects out of 603 00:37:31,395 --> 00:37:34,664 the submitted rank order and I'll speak more about that 604 00:37:34,664 --> 00:37:37,935 in a few slides. A wide variety of project types 605 00:37:37,935 --> 00:37:42,135 are eligible for oberg including transit reliability 606 00:37:42,206 --> 00:37:45,275 and access improvements, pedestrian safety and transit 607 00:37:45,275 --> 00:37:47,675 and roadway maintenance projects. 608 00:37:49,546 --> 00:37:50,815 >> earlier this spring the board adopted a funding 609 00:37:50,815 --> 00:37:54,180 framework for san francisco's oberg for county program. 610 00:37:54,180 --> 00:37:57,888 since the oberg county program is competitive, mtc requested 611 00:37:57,888 --> 00:38:03,288 that cma submit a project nomination list for 120% of 612 00:38:04,294 --> 00:38:07,431 available funding capacity to ensure there is a sufficient 613 00:38:07,431 --> 00:38:11,350 pool of project nominations to select from san francisco's 614 00:38:11,350 --> 00:38:14,839 120% target is 56.6 million spread over the four year 615 00:38:14,839 --> 00:38:17,239 cycle. The framework includes $2.1 616 00:38:18,109 --> 00:38:21,778 million to augment our base cma planning funds that we receive 617 00:38:21,778 --> 00:38:25,516 from mtc and 5.8 million for the safe routes to school non 618 00:38:25,516 --> 00:38:28,118 infrastructure program to continue the program over the 619 00:38:28,118 --> 00:38:30,988 next four years. The remaining 48.7 million was 620 00:38:30,988 --> 00:38:33,924 used for the oberg county program call for projects 621 00:38:33,924 --> 00:38:38,262 and is the subject of today's board action. 622 00:38:38,262 --> 00:38:42,800 >> these are the board adopted bag screening criteria most of 623 00:38:42,800 --> 00:38:44,201 which come from mtc projects. >> must be all of these 624 00:38:44,201 --> 00:38:47,471 criteria to be eligible for object funding. 625 00:38:47,471 --> 00:38:51,142 I won't go into detail on these in the interest of time but I'm 626 00:38:51,142 --> 00:38:54,820 happy to answer questions afterwards. 627 00:38:54,820 --> 00:38:58,200 >> after we screen for eligibility we use these board 628 00:38:58,200 --> 00:39:01,620 adopted criteria to prioritize project applications. 629 00:39:01,623 --> 00:39:03,910 projects could receive a maximum of 75 points across all 630 00:39:03,910 --> 00:39:06,228 the evaluation criteria for the county program. 631 00:39:06,228 --> 00:39:09,828 project readiness and deliverability criteria was 632 00:39:09,831 --> 00:39:11,233 the most heavily weighted to assess of projects to meet 633 00:39:11,233 --> 00:39:14,703 project delivery requirements associated with federal or bag 634 00:39:14,703 --> 00:39:18,306 funds since these funds could be lost to san francisco or the 635 00:39:18,306 --> 00:39:22,110 region if projects are not able to meet federal and regional 636 00:39:22,110 --> 00:39:25,447 deadlines. Mtc also considers this factor 637 00:39:25,447 --> 00:39:29,251 in their scoring process after we submit our board adopted 638 00:39:29,251 --> 00:39:33,455 project nominations to mtc. Mtc will evaluate and score 639 00:39:33,455 --> 00:39:37,326 projects at the regional level. Mtc will normalize the county 640 00:39:37,326 --> 00:39:40,929 program scores across the region and they are on up to 25 641 00:39:40,929 --> 00:39:44,533 additional points based on delivery and risk regional 642 00:39:44,533 --> 00:39:48,700 alignment and federal system performance goals. 643 00:39:48,700 --> 00:39:51,940 in addition, cmac eligible projects can receive up to ten 644 00:39:51,940 --> 00:39:53,800 bonus points for air quality benefits. 645 00:39:53,800 --> 00:39:56,344 >> mtc axioms to submit a ranked project nomination list. 646 00:39:56,344 --> 00:40:00,415 however, mtc does have the discretion to fund projects out 647 00:40:00,415 --> 00:40:03,418 of rank order to ensure a balanced program of projects. 648 00:40:03,418 --> 00:40:07,756 while mtc will aim to get each county close to their 100% 649 00:40:07,756 --> 00:40:11,426 target when selecting projects, there is no guarantee projects 650 00:40:11,426 --> 00:40:15,164 will be funded as this is a competitive program. 651 00:40:15,164 --> 00:40:18,367 we hope to get at least san francisco's 100% target which 652 00:40:18,367 --> 00:40:22,237 is 39.2 million if not a bit more. 653 00:40:22,237 --> 00:40:23,505 >> in general we found that projects that scored well 654 00:40:23,505 --> 00:40:27,108 demonstrated that they would be ready to proceed as proposed 655 00:40:27,108 --> 00:40:30,179 in the application with minimal delivery risks provided 656 00:40:30,179 --> 00:40:33,179 benefits for pedestrians, bicyclists, transit 657 00:40:33,515 --> 00:40:37,453 and automobiles improve safety on the high injury network or 658 00:40:37,453 --> 00:40:38,720 in areas where there is a known safety issue and were 659 00:40:38,720 --> 00:40:42,124 identified through a community based planning process with 660 00:40:42,124 --> 00:40:44,524 documented diverse community support. 661 00:40:45,194 --> 00:40:49,397 >> we released our call for projects on april 17th and by 662 00:40:49,397 --> 00:40:52,801 the july 7th deadline we received 14 applications from 663 00:40:52,801 --> 00:40:56,401 six agencies with requests totaling 89.2 million 664 00:40:56,472 --> 00:40:59,941 in comparison to our 48.7 million nomination target. 665 00:40:59,941 --> 00:41:04,146 we made applications available to the board and to the public 666 00:41:04,146 --> 00:41:10,746 back in july by posting them on our website before reviewing 667 00:41:11,860 --> 00:41:12,554 the staff recommendations. I'd like to draw your attention 668 00:41:12,554 --> 00:41:15,557 to the fact that we received three applications for projects 669 00:41:15,557 --> 00:41:19,228 that have pending grants from other sources. 670 00:41:19,228 --> 00:41:22,630 mission street safety has a pending grant application 671 00:41:22,630 --> 00:41:23,765 and may receive an award from that source. 672 00:41:23,765 --> 00:41:26,968 howard streetscape was awarded federal raise funds in 2022 but 673 00:41:26,968 --> 00:41:31,106 as of mta is still waiting for the grant agreement to be 674 00:41:31,106 --> 00:41:33,909 executed. Lastly some very exciting news. 675 00:41:33,909 --> 00:41:37,379 we were notified last week that caltrans 22nd street ada 676 00:41:37,379 --> 00:41:41,383 project received the full funding requested from the fta 677 00:41:41,383 --> 00:41:42,518 asap program. We are confirming next steps 678 00:41:42,518 --> 00:41:45,721 for caltrans to secure the funds through fta the pending 679 00:41:45,721 --> 00:41:48,721 grants for these three projects. 680 00:41:49,337 --> 00:41:53,275 total 46.4 million and this means that if these pending 681 00:41:53,275 --> 00:41:56,478 grants are secured there bag requests would be reduced. 682 00:41:56,478 --> 00:41:59,948 the timelines for hearing about the remaining two pending 683 00:41:59,948 --> 00:42:03,619 grants is from later this calendar year to early 2027 684 00:42:03,619 --> 00:42:07,222 which is after we submit our back nominations to mtc. 685 00:42:07,222 --> 00:42:10,826 this puts san francisco in a unique situation and so with 686 00:42:10,826 --> 00:42:14,763 mtc's guidance we plan to submit a contingency list along 687 00:42:14,763 --> 00:42:19,301 with the 120% nomination target list so that mtc has enough san 688 00:42:19,301 --> 00:42:22,904 francisco projects to choose from in the event that any of 689 00:42:22,904 --> 00:42:25,904 these pending grants are secured. 690 00:42:26,241 --> 00:42:29,678 >> finally here we have our staff recommendations. 691 00:42:29,678 --> 00:42:33,248 we are recommending six projects within the 120% 692 00:42:33,248 --> 00:42:36,385 nomination target and as I'll cover in the next few slides 693 00:42:36,385 --> 00:42:39,988 we're also recommending seven projects on a contingency list 694 00:42:39,988 --> 00:42:41,323 and two projects to be prioritized for funding from 695 00:42:41,323 --> 00:42:44,323 other transportation authority administered sources. 696 00:42:44,659 --> 00:42:48,863 one of the ways we are able to geographically balance projects 697 00:42:48,863 --> 00:42:52,601 is by strategically looking across other funding programs 698 00:42:52,601 --> 00:42:53,935 that the transportation authority prioritizes and this 699 00:42:53,935 --> 00:42:57,739 includes prop d t.a. Tax and prop two which have 700 00:42:57,739 --> 00:43:01,760 upcoming calls for projects. >> and of course prop l. 701 00:43:01,760 --> 00:43:04,813 I'll give a very brief description of each project 702 00:43:04,813 --> 00:43:07,716 and I'm happy to answer questions after. 703 00:43:07,716 --> 00:43:09,417 first up is missing street safety improvements which will 704 00:43:09,417 --> 00:43:12,487 construct multimodal safety improvements on mission street 705 00:43:12,487 --> 00:43:15,190 from the embarcadero to third street. 706 00:43:15,190 --> 00:43:16,558 howard streetscape will construct traffic safety 707 00:43:16,558 --> 00:43:20,280 improvements benefiting all modes on howard street from 708 00:43:20,280 --> 00:43:23,432 fort sill avenue streets 16th street plaza will redesign the 709 00:43:23,432 --> 00:43:26,501 two plazas at the bart 16th street mission station with a 710 00:43:26,501 --> 00:43:29,971 focus on improving transit access and rider experience. 711 00:43:29,971 --> 00:43:33,307 access for all will construct curb ramps, accessible 712 00:43:33,307 --> 00:43:36,578 pedestrian signals and restrike crosswalks at six priority 713 00:43:36,578 --> 00:43:40,381 intersections with sub sidewalk basements in downtown north of 714 00:43:40,381 --> 00:43:41,582 market street. Bayview caltrain station will 715 00:43:41,582 --> 00:43:44,586 advance pre environmental work to restore caltrain access 716 00:43:44,586 --> 00:43:48,256 in the bayview neighborhood and treasure island electric 717 00:43:48,256 --> 00:43:51,927 ferry pilot will use the requested funds to support the 718 00:43:51,927 --> 00:43:53,610 first three years of electric ferry service. 719 00:43:53,610 --> 00:43:56,398 >> this is the only project we are recommending at a partial 720 00:43:56,398 --> 00:44:00,680 level in order to stay within the 120% target. 721 00:44:00,680 --> 00:44:04,500 >> I'll also note that the west portal horseshoe project scored 722 00:44:04,500 --> 00:44:06,741 high enough to be included on the 120% target list we are 723 00:44:06,741 --> 00:44:10,678 recommending to fund this project with property tnc tax 724 00:44:10,678 --> 00:44:14,482 funds which avoids having to federalize the project which 725 00:44:14,482 --> 00:44:15,883 brings a lot of additional requirements and allows the 726 00:44:15,883 --> 00:44:19,870 project to move forward as soon as it is ready 727 00:44:19,870 --> 00:44:22,423 and strategically funding this project with local sources also 728 00:44:22,423 --> 00:44:25,960 allows us to get closer to the full amount requested for the 729 00:44:25,960 --> 00:44:29,431 treasure island ferry pilot project which is on our 120% 730 00:44:29,431 --> 00:44:32,834 target list. >> this table shows the 731 00:44:32,834 --> 00:44:36,304 projects we recommend nominating for our contingency 732 00:44:36,304 --> 00:44:37,305 list. If any other projects with 733 00:44:37,305 --> 00:44:41,178 pending grants mentioned on the previous slides secure funding 734 00:44:41,178 --> 00:44:43,980 from those sources we will coordinate with mtc to consider 735 00:44:43,980 --> 00:44:47,250 applying those additional funds to unfunded projects and rank 736 00:44:47,250 --> 00:44:50,320 order. Treasure island ferry is first 737 00:44:50,320 --> 00:44:51,522 on the list to meet the full requested amount. 738 00:44:51,522 --> 00:44:54,525 should additional funding become available 22nd street 739 00:44:54,525 --> 00:44:58,610 ada improvement will install accessible sensibility 740 00:44:58,610 --> 00:45:01,664 improvements at this station which is the only non 741 00:45:01,664 --> 00:45:05,269 wheelchair accessible station on caltrans weekday rail line. 742 00:45:05,269 --> 00:45:09,807 improvements for this project include ada compliant ramps to 743 00:45:09,807 --> 00:45:13,610 access the platform from street level, improve lighting 744 00:45:13,610 --> 00:45:15,780 and installing tactile warning tiles to the platform to help 745 00:45:15,780 --> 00:45:17,814 low vision passengers board safely. 746 00:45:17,814 --> 00:45:23,814 >> gary 19th avenue o assuming the ada grant award is 747 00:45:24,288 --> 00:45:25,688 confirmed we will be able to drop this project from the 748 00:45:25,688 --> 00:45:28,959 contingency list. Gary 19th avenue subway would 749 00:45:28,959 --> 00:45:32,896 advance planning to develop a rail rapid transit subway 750 00:45:32,896 --> 00:45:35,365 oriented underneath geary boulevard and 90th avenue. 751 00:45:35,365 --> 00:45:38,168 as noted in the recently adopted study. 752 00:45:38,168 --> 00:45:39,636 16th street mission elevator modernization will upgrade the 753 00:45:39,636 --> 00:45:43,307 to elevators at the bart 16th street mission station to 754 00:45:43,307 --> 00:45:47,577 ensure reliable transit access from the plaza to the platform 755 00:45:47,577 --> 00:45:51,381 for the chinatown community based transportation plan. 756 00:45:51,381 --> 00:45:54,918 as if mta would work with the cbos and community partners to 757 00:45:54,918 --> 00:45:58,455 develop a comprehensive transportation plan to improve 758 00:45:58,455 --> 00:46:02,590 multimodal access within and to chinatown, california street 759 00:46:02,590 --> 00:46:05,662 transit and safety will construct transit priority 760 00:46:05,662 --> 00:46:06,864 and pedestrian safety improvements along the one 761 00:46:06,864 --> 00:46:09,999 california bus route from steiner street to 32nd avenue. 762 00:46:09,999 --> 00:46:13,270 traffic signal cabinet and fiber communications 763 00:46:13,270 --> 00:46:16,807 upgrade program will replace outdated traffic signal 764 00:46:16,807 --> 00:46:20,610 cabinets and network devices along the high and dry network 765 00:46:20,610 --> 00:46:22,146 to maintain infrastructure in a state of good repair and enable 766 00:46:22,146 --> 00:46:25,810 future integration of transportation systems. 767 00:46:25,810 --> 00:46:29,219 we have already started identifying other potential 768 00:46:29,219 --> 00:46:32,956 funding sources for all projects in case they don't 769 00:46:32,956 --> 00:46:34,491 receive back funding and will continue those discussions with 770 00:46:34,491 --> 00:46:37,491 project sponsors. >> lastly, we recommend 771 00:46:37,961 --> 00:46:42,320 prioritizing these two projects for other transportation 772 00:46:42,320 --> 00:46:44,320 authority administered sources . 773 00:46:44,768 --> 00:46:46,170 as I mentioned previously we recommend funding the west 774 00:46:46,170 --> 00:46:48,972 portal project from the prop dnc tax program. 775 00:46:48,972 --> 00:46:53,172 the digital wayfinding and paratransit project will 776 00:46:53,310 --> 00:46:56,447 implement digital wayfinding that benefit the visually 777 00:46:56,447 --> 00:47:00,117 impaired along five to be determined mini bus lines 778 00:47:00,117 --> 00:47:01,185 and all underground muni stations. 779 00:47:01,185 --> 00:47:04,540 it is coupled with the procurement of billing software 780 00:47:04,540 --> 00:47:07,925 that will track non-emergency medical trips that qualify for 781 00:47:07,925 --> 00:47:10,828 reimbursement from managed care providers. 782 00:47:10,828 --> 00:47:12,595 this project is not competitive for o bag but this is an 783 00:47:12,595 --> 00:47:15,999 important project for disadvantaged groups that we 784 00:47:15,999 --> 00:47:19,336 can advance using local prop l funds. 785 00:47:19,336 --> 00:47:22,472 sufficient funds are available in the prop l paratransit 786 00:47:22,472 --> 00:47:26,410 program to fund the bag request and meet future annual requests 787 00:47:26,410 --> 00:47:27,678 for the program. We plan to bring a staff 788 00:47:27,678 --> 00:47:31,158 recommendation to program these property and prop l funds later 789 00:47:31,158 --> 00:47:35,229 this fiscal year. >> next steps in the o back for 790 00:47:35,229 --> 00:47:38,980 schedule are shown on this slide. 791 00:47:38,980 --> 00:47:42,169 mtc will announce awards in early 2027 and after project 792 00:47:42,169 --> 00:47:46,374 selection mtc requires sponsors to provide local resolutions 793 00:47:46,374 --> 00:47:50,177 committing sponsors to comply with mtc project delivery 794 00:47:50,177 --> 00:47:53,848 and other requirements. We will work with sponsors to 795 00:47:53,848 --> 00:47:57,718 support those resolutions going to their respective boards 796 00:47:57,718 --> 00:47:58,920 and support our mtc representatives as oh beg for 797 00:47:58,920 --> 00:48:03,720 county program nomination. Go through the mtc process. 798 00:48:05,393 --> 00:48:06,394 with that happy to answer any questions. 799 00:48:06,394 --> 00:48:10,640 project managers are in attendance for all from all 800 00:48:10,640 --> 00:48:13,640 the agencies that submitted applications. 801 00:48:13,267 --> 00:48:14,869 and lastly I would like to send an appreciation to all our 802 00:48:14,869 --> 00:48:18,139 sponsors efforts in preparing the applications and fielding 803 00:48:18,139 --> 00:48:21,408 questions from us over the last couple of months. 804 00:48:21,408 --> 00:48:25,800 thank you for listening. Thank you. 805 00:48:25,145 --> 00:48:26,346 >> commissioner dorsey thank you chair melder. 806 00:48:26,346 --> 00:48:29,817 I am really thrilled to see several district six projects 807 00:48:29,817 --> 00:48:33,687 scoring high in this and I strongly support the 808 00:48:33,687 --> 00:48:36,957 recommendations for the mission street safety improvements 809 00:48:36,957 --> 00:48:40,260 howard streetscape and the treasurer island electric ferry 810 00:48:40,260 --> 00:48:43,964 pilot mission and howard are key arterials connecting 811 00:48:43,964 --> 00:48:45,299 growing residential areas, affordable housing offices, 812 00:48:45,299 --> 00:48:48,899 small businesses and transit the maintenance 813 00:48:49,360 --> 00:48:52,440 and improvements of these corridors is crucial to 814 00:48:52,440 --> 00:48:53,707 supporting both downtown recovery and continued 815 00:48:53,707 --> 00:48:56,977 residential growth. I want to especially 816 00:48:56,977 --> 00:49:00,181 reemphasize my strong support for the treasurer island 817 00:49:00,181 --> 00:49:01,515 electric ferry request. We need to keep investing 818 00:49:01,515 --> 00:49:05,519 in the transportation options that will meet and support the 819 00:49:05,519 --> 00:49:08,922 growth of this neighborhood especially as we work on plans 820 00:49:08,922 --> 00:49:12,580 to expand the number of housing units on fraser island. 821 00:49:12,580 --> 00:49:15,796 the city is holding firm in its commitment to making treasure 822 00:49:15,796 --> 00:49:16,864 island a transit friendly neighborhood. 823 00:49:16,864 --> 00:49:20,000 I think we are seeing some very promising trends in new 824 00:49:20,000 --> 00:49:23,604 residents use of ferry service so we need to continue 825 00:49:23,604 --> 00:49:24,805 investing in that. This package has my strong 826 00:49:24,805 --> 00:49:28,142 support and I hope the mtc will support it as well. 827 00:49:28,142 --> 00:49:31,144 and thank you to everybody who has supported and worked on 828 00:49:31,144 --> 00:49:33,544 this. >> thank you commissioner 829 00:49:34,615 --> 00:49:35,749 dorsey. I'm also very excited about the 830 00:49:35,749 --> 00:49:39,349 electric ferry service to treasure island. 831 00:49:39,487 --> 00:49:42,490 looking forward to it. It's a great list of projects. 832 00:49:42,490 --> 00:49:46,626 >> I do wish there were more west side projects but that 833 00:49:46,626 --> 00:49:49,830 will come as we progress on our plans. 834 00:49:49,830 --> 00:49:51,165 I'm excited to support. I just wanted also my 835 00:49:51,165 --> 00:49:57,571 colleagues to know that the old bag policy has been worked on 836 00:49:57,571 --> 00:50:01,171 by mtc commissions over the years. 837 00:50:01,575 --> 00:50:04,778 >> it hasn't always been easy to align nine counties into you 838 00:50:04,778 --> 00:50:08,582 know, a policy that makes sense for everyone and it has evolved 839 00:50:08,582 --> 00:50:12,520 and incorporated climate change and transit oriented 840 00:50:12,520 --> 00:50:16,120 communities and also preservation of existing 841 00:50:20,127 --> 00:50:21,328 residents. So it's all been, you know, a 842 00:50:21,328 --> 00:50:25,860 collaborative effort with all our neighbors and I'm so 843 00:50:25,860 --> 00:50:28,823 excited to be presenting and moving forward these 844 00:50:28,823 --> 00:50:31,960 recommendations. I think I heard commissioner 845 00:50:31,960 --> 00:50:35,560 dorsey make a motion right now . 846 00:50:36,310 --> 00:50:37,565 >> we'll move and we'll we'll take your motion after public 847 00:50:37,565 --> 00:50:40,350 comment but it is very exciting. 848 00:50:40,350 --> 00:50:44,171 let's go to public comment. Is there anyone in the chamber 849 00:50:44,171 --> 00:50:46,841 who wishes to speak on item seven the one bay area grant 850 00:50:46,841 --> 00:50:52,241 cycle for project nominations? There is your two minutes 851 00:50:52,514 --> 00:50:56,114 begins now. >> thanks again chair myrna 852 00:50:56,584 --> 00:50:57,985 and members alida dupree for the record she and her team 853 00:50:57,985 --> 00:51:00,922 foltz. >> there's a lot here when I 854 00:51:00,922 --> 00:51:04,325 read it all on my phone some of this is very near and dear to 855 00:51:04,325 --> 00:51:07,925 me. >> the the 22nd street ada 856 00:51:10,598 --> 00:51:11,665 program is especially important to me. 857 00:51:11,665 --> 00:51:15,269 all of our stations should be accessible. 858 00:51:15,269 --> 00:51:19,541 I remember the days when virtually every new york city 859 00:51:19,541 --> 00:51:23,741 subway station was only accessible by stairs 860 00:51:26,147 --> 00:51:27,548 and there's still about 200 something of them that are 861 00:51:27,548 --> 00:51:30,548 still only accessible by stairs. 862 00:51:30,952 --> 00:51:34,388 >> so we really have to work on that. 863 00:51:34,388 --> 00:51:35,690 and I would like to ride that electric ferry here. 864 00:51:35,690 --> 00:51:41,496 they have lots of them up in norway and something 865 00:51:41,496 --> 00:51:45,433 different as I've never been on an electric ferry before. 866 00:51:45,433 --> 00:51:48,569 I've never even been on like one of those electric trolling 867 00:51:48,569 --> 00:51:52,106 motor bass boats. So that's a big thing for me 868 00:51:52,106 --> 00:51:55,706 and this bayview station sounds interesting. 869 00:51:55,710 --> 00:52:00,181 >> I think I've only been a baby once but in new york there 870 00:52:00,181 --> 00:52:03,451 are lots of people who use commuter rail to travel within 871 00:52:03,451 --> 00:52:07,789 the city of new york. >> they use that I think it's 872 00:52:07,789 --> 00:52:09,323 still called the city ticket. I do it all the time because 873 00:52:09,323 --> 00:52:15,630 it's faster than the subway even though it costs a little 874 00:52:15,630 --> 00:52:16,264 bit more. So this will help help people 875 00:52:16,264 --> 00:52:20,401 to use caltrain to get to that southeast neighborhood much 876 00:52:20,401 --> 00:52:26,474 more easily than making lots of stops on light rail or busses. 877 00:52:26,474 --> 00:52:30,678 >> so there's a lot here I'm interested in this geary 878 00:52:30,678 --> 00:52:33,748 subway. Maybe it'll look like the 879 00:52:33,748 --> 00:52:34,683 second avenue subway in new york. 880 00:52:34,683 --> 00:52:40,155 it's a two track line. >> maybe we could put some 881 00:52:40,155 --> 00:52:41,556 artwork in there or some historical mosaics and tiles 882 00:52:41,556 --> 00:52:45,560 like they do over in new york because I want to get across 883 00:52:45,560 --> 00:52:48,696 the city more quickly and easily. 884 00:52:48,696 --> 00:52:51,899 >> thank you. Thank you for your comment. 885 00:52:51,899 --> 00:52:55,837 >> is there additional public comment on this item? 886 00:52:55,837 --> 00:53:00,410 >> there is not capable of coming this no close. 887 00:53:00,410 --> 00:53:01,242 >> commissioner dorsey thank you chair melgar. 888 00:53:01,242 --> 00:53:04,245 at this time I would move to adopt item seven adopting san 889 00:53:04,245 --> 00:53:07,982 francisco's o bag cycle for project nominations. 890 00:53:07,982 --> 00:53:11,853 >> I have a second please. Colleagues seconded by chen 891 00:53:11,853 --> 00:53:15,398 and I think we can take this same house same call. 892 00:53:15,398 --> 00:53:17,798 >> it's approved. Thank you. 893 00:53:18,868 --> 00:53:20,136 let's go on to our next item please. 894 00:53:20,136 --> 00:53:23,500 item eight introduction of new items. 895 00:53:23,500 --> 00:53:25,875 >> this is an information item . 896 00:53:25,875 --> 00:53:30,280 >> I do not see anyone on the roster with new items to 897 00:53:30,280 --> 00:53:33,949 introduce so let's go to public comment please. 898 00:53:33,949 --> 00:53:37,821 item nine public comment. Is there anyone in the chamber 899 00:53:37,821 --> 00:53:38,955 who wishes to speak on item nine? 900 00:53:38,955 --> 00:53:43,755 >> there is and your two minutes begins now. 901 00:53:44,961 --> 00:53:49,432 >> thanks again chairman and members as needed to brief 902 00:53:49,432 --> 00:53:52,368 the record she and her team folds representing skirt 903 00:53:52,368 --> 00:53:53,169 faults. Good meeting today. 904 00:53:53,169 --> 00:53:58,841 brief and succinct. You can go out and get my lunch 905 00:53:58,841 --> 00:53:59,909 . >> I don't actually live in the 906 00:53:59,909 --> 00:54:03,712 city of san francisco though. Back in 2010 I stayed in the 907 00:54:03,712 --> 00:54:09,712 outer sunset for six months, had a temporary census job 908 00:54:10,987 --> 00:54:11,921 here. I worked in the office. 909 00:54:11,921 --> 00:54:13,523 I didn't have to go out on the road. 910 00:54:13,523 --> 00:54:18,194 >> it was fun. But I advocate that we should 911 00:54:18,194 --> 00:54:25,394 be regional in our thinking. I went to a symposium at mtc 912 00:54:25,467 --> 00:54:29,205 and we had some honored guests there in transportation and a 913 00:54:29,205 --> 00:54:34,500 special visit from former speaker emerita nancy pelosi. 914 00:54:36,945 --> 00:54:41,830 I heard the word reasonable. So how can we be reasonable? 915 00:54:41,830 --> 00:54:42,552 >> so I'm learning more about that word because this should 916 00:54:42,552 --> 00:54:45,821 not just be about the city and county of san francisco. 917 00:54:45,821 --> 00:54:49,491 I come over from the east bay all time today. 918 00:54:49,491 --> 00:54:52,428 >> I came from pleasanton. That's a long bart ride. 919 00:54:52,428 --> 00:54:56,499 I've never used that part of the park before. 920 00:54:56,499 --> 00:54:57,500 >> and bart is very important to me. 921 00:54:57,500 --> 00:55:01,170 I like bart almost as much as I like the new york city subway. 922 00:55:01,170 --> 00:55:05,410 >> but bart has has a very unique distinction of being the 923 00:55:05,410 --> 00:55:10,441 people system. >> so I come here in wanting to 924 00:55:11,247 --> 00:55:15,447 enjoy san francisco transportation in its fullest. 925 00:55:15,718 --> 00:55:19,318 >> I can't claim real technical expertise. 926 00:55:19,588 --> 00:55:23,593 >> I just I just barely made it out of high school. 927 00:55:23,593 --> 00:55:24,993 you know, when people were doing their subjects and doing 928 00:55:24,993 --> 00:55:28,264 well in school I was skipping fare on the subway. 929 00:55:28,264 --> 00:55:31,133 now I pay for the subway with with armani. 930 00:55:31,133 --> 00:55:35,337 that was 45 years ago. So san francisco is an 931 00:55:35,337 --> 00:55:39,542 important part of this region. Which is my beloved bay area, 932 00:55:39,542 --> 00:55:42,542 my second home. >> thank you. 933 00:55:42,545 --> 00:55:47,830 >> thank you for your comment. There is no additional public 934 00:55:47,830 --> 00:55:50,683 comment. Public comment is closed at 935 00:55:50,887 --> 00:55:54,423 madam clerk. >> let's go to the next item. 936 00:55:54,423 --> 00:55:55,491 item ten. Adjournment we're adjourned. 937 00:55:55,491 --> 00:55:57,491 thank you