Board of Directors Meeting, April 7, 2026

The SFMTA Board of Directors met on April 7, 2026, to discuss several key items including routine claims payments, parking and traffic modifications, a commercial lease amendment, the Muni Service Equity Strategy Report, the agency's operating and capital budgets, and the establishment of a curbside electric vehicle charging program. The Board recognized ongoing efforts such as the Potrero Yard modernization project, which recently received unanimous approval from the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. Key decisions: The Board approved the establishment of a curbside electric vehicle charging program, including permits and requirements for installation and use of charging stations on public streets. They authorized the Director of Transportation to execute an amended commercial lease agreement with Tad’s, Inc. for retail space in the Ellis-O’Farrell Garage. Other items, including routine claims and parking modifications, were discussed but no formal decisions were documented in the excerpts. The Muni Service Equity Strategy Report was presented and discussed, focusing on prioritizing transit service needs for equity routes and neighborhoods, though the final adoption status is not explicitly stated. What matters to the public: The Potrero Yard modernization project will enhance bus storage and maintenance capacity, supporting improved transit service. The equity strategy aims to better serve transit-dependent populations in San Francisco, potentially improving access and reliability on key routes. The new electric vehicle charging program will facilitate increased EV use by designating curbside spaces, balancing demand with existing street uses like transit lanes and bikeways. Topics covered: Consent calendar items including claims and routine parking/traffic changes; commercial lease amendment for retail space; Muni Service Equity Strategy Report for fiscal years 2026-2028; presentation and discussion of the operating and capital budgets covering fiscal years 2026-2031; and the establishment of a curbside electric vehicle charging program with associated permits. Next steps: The Board will continue preparing the operating and capital budgets for formal approval at a future meeting. Implementation of the electric vehicle charging program will proceed under delegated authority with criteria to ensure effective placement and use. The Potrero Yard project will advance following recent legislative approvals. Further development and possible adoption of service improvements guided by the equity strategy are anticipated, though specific actions remain to be confirmed.