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SUMMARY:Rally for Transit Funding!
DESCRIPTION:Join us\, along with Dean Preston and other transit advocates\, on April 18th at 12pm to rally for transit funding! \nBay Area transportation agencies are in a dire situation and need state support and need ongoing and reliable funding from the state to support Bay Area transit systems to serve the millions of Californians that rely on public transit everyday. \nBased on current ridership\, service levels\, and cost trends\, Bay Area operators forecast annual budget shortfalls in the tens of millions of dollars in FY 2023-24\, growing to hundreds of millions of dollars beginning in FY 2024-25 and thereafter. \n\nSFMTA is predicted to face a $130 million budget deficit by FY 2024-2025\nGolden Gate Transit will possibly face a $423 million budget deficit over five years and ridership is still 45% of pre-pandemic levels\nBART predicts operating deficits to rise over the following five years with a $238 million increase from fiscal year 2023 to 2024\n\nFunding gaps of this enormity could lead to significant cuts in the already limited service levels and could cut off access to critical destinations for those who rely on it most. \nIn January 2023\, Governor Gavin Newsom released his proposed budget for the 2023-2024 fiscal year\, which included a $2 billion cut to the Transit Intercity Rail Capital Program and no funding for transit operations. \nIf the Governor and the State legislature want to truly prioritize equity\, the environment\, and supporting San Francisco’s economic recovery\, then they should prioritize local transit agencies with enough funding to ensure that there are no cuts to service but also enough funding to support increased service to draw riders back to public transit. \nPlease consider attending the rally on April 18 at 12 pm (Polk Street steps at City Hall) and signing the petition to demand the Governor includes significant public transit funding in the May revision to the budget by May 14\, 2023\, and the Assembly and the Senate to their own revised versions by June 2023
URL:https://sftransitriders.org/event/rally-for-transit-funding/
LOCATION:Polk Street steps at City Hall
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SUMMARY:Moving for a Greener Future: The Climate Case for Public Transit
DESCRIPTION:We’re all worried about climate change — but what tangible steps can we take? In honor of Membership Month and SF Climate Week\, SFTR is hosting a panel about the importance of public transit in addressing San Francisco’s climate goals\, reducing greenhouse gas emissions\, and stopping climate change. Join us tomorrow\, you don’t want to miss this talk! \nEvent tickets start at $5. Supercharge your donation at checkout to also get access to our post-event happy hour and mixer at Casements Bar – food and drink tickets will be provided! \nWhen: Tomorrow\, April 20\, at 6:30pm \nWhere: 518 Valencia St\, San Francisco \nWho: The event will be moderated by Ellen Wu\, Executive Director of Urban Habitat. Our panelists are… \n\nAmanda Eaken\, Chair of the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) Board of Directors\nJason Henderson\, Professor in the department of Geography & Environment at San Francisco State University and author of Street Fight: The Politics of Mobility in San Francisco\nTom Radulovich\, Policy & Planning for Livable City\, and a former elected director of the Bay Area Rapid Transit District from 1996 to 2016\nJohn Anderson\, 350 San Francisco Coordinating Committee member\n\nWhat: We will ask panelists about the changes necessary to move towards a greener future in the transportation sector\, and some of the challenges that stand in our way. At the end we will dedicate some time to an audience Q&A. \nMasks are encouraged. You can also buy tickets at the door.
URL:https://sftransitriders.org/event/moving-for-a-greener-future-the-climate-case-for-public-transit/
LOCATION:518 Valencia St\, San Francisco
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SUMMARY:Tabling with SFTR at Earth Day SF
DESCRIPTION:We need volunteers to table with us this Saturday! SFTR will tabling at Earth Day SF\, located at SF County Fair Building at 9th Ave & Lincoln Way in Golden Gate Park. We’ll talk to people about how our transit and climate are linked. You can volunteer for as long or little as you’d like\, sign up below!
URL:https://sftransitriders.org/event/tabling-with-sftr-at-earth-day-sf/
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SUMMARY:Budget Letter Writing Campaign
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Sunday at noon to write letters to the governor and state representatives urging them to fund transit. The event is co-hosted by Seamless Bay Area\, San Francisco Transit Riders\, Streets for People and Friends of Caltrain. We’ll also be joined by State Senator Scott Weiner\, BART President and Board Director Janice Li\, and other elected officials! \nWhy does transit need state funding? \nAs federal COVID relief funds draw down and transit ridership remains well below pre-pandemic levels\, Bay Area transit agencies are faced with large budget shortfalls. Revenue deficits for all 27 Bay Area transit agencies are estimated around $3 billion over the next 5 years. \nIn light of this dire situation\, state funding will be essential to avoid the fiscal cliff and help improve the system to regrow ridership. \nWithout new revenue streams\, agencies will have to make tough decisions to cut back on transit service (such as eliminating routes\, reduced frequencies\, and less weekend service)\, fare hikes\, and transit agency staff layoffs. We cannot afford to let our transit agencies flounder. This would be a disaster for marginalized communities\, our state’s climate goals\, and all California residents. \nHow can you help? \nBy joining our letter writing event on April 30th! You’ll be in good company with transit advocates from all around the Bay. Through our collective efforts and petitioning of the state legislature\, we can ensure transit agencies have the necessary funds to sustain services in the immediate future and build back ridership in the years to come. \nThank you and we’ll see you at Dolores Park!
URL:https://sftransitriders.org/event/budget-letter-writing-campaign/
LOCATION:Dolores Park
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