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We need a public transit system that is fast, reliable, and easy to use. We need a system that connects every neighborhood in the city, so people everywhere can access all that San Francisco has to offer. Close to 250,000 people rely on Muni every day, and many more will need to count on transit if we are to hit our climate and sustainability goals. Join our movement to change the future of public transit in San Francisco.
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We only win with your support. We’re funded by a combination of private grants, corporate sponsorships, and most importantly: members! In addition to giving us the political clout we need to make a difference, members provide over 25% of our budget. Those are funds we can use immediately where they’re most needed, like to develop campaigns to bring back Muni routes or to fight for the funding Muni needs.
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SFTR Response to: Proposed SFMTA Budget Charter Amendment
This letter was submitted to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors in response to the proposed City Charter amendment relating to the SFMTA budget,...
A note from our Executive Director, Vinita Goyal: Our Strategic Plan
We are at the cusp of two years of my tenure at San Francisco Transit Riders and throughout that time our staff and board have been occupied with...
How a bridge toll increase can help transit riders across the Bay: SB-532 Explained
San Francisco Transit Riders (SFTR) is a proud member of the coalition of advocates that rallied to prevent billions of dollars in cuts to transit...
A Thank You for a wonderful Membership Month, from SFTR’s Executive Director Vinita Goyal
We spent a Thursday evening in April at the humble and atmospheric 518 Valencia in San Francisco talking about ‘Moving for a Greener Future: The...
Addressing riders’ safety concerns
To achieve the transit-oriented vision of San Francisco that we strive for, everybody must be safe and comfortable while riding the bus. While...
A robust transit system in the Bayview-Hunters Point is needed to sustain community self-reliance and agency.
By Vinita Goyal and Dr. Hollis Pierce-Jenkins A section of this article was published by StreetsblogSF. Lived Experience in the Bayview-Hunters...
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