Traffic & Transit
SFMTA Seeks Muni Fare Increase As $12.7 Million Deficit Looms
Muni revenue is 56% of pre-pandemic levels, according to the SFMTA. Public meetings are scheduled for Feb. 22 and March 2.
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February 6, 2024
The good news is that Muni ridership in San Francisco is up. Passengers on some routes now exceed pre-pandemic levels. The bad news is that Muni anticipates a $12.7 million deficit over the next two years and wants to raise fares.
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The San Francisco Metropolitan Transportation Agency has oversight over the Muni railway and bus system, as well as bicycling, parking garages, traffic infrastructure, pedestrian walkways and taxis.
In a statement Friday, the agency invited the public to weigh in on its plans to fill the gap with its 2024-2026 budget, which is due to the mayor's office before May 1.
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