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San Francisco Meetings
Board of Directors Meeting, May 5, 2026
San Francisco City and County • 2026-05-05 • 1:00 PM
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What happened
The SFMTA Board of Directors held a regular meeting on May 5, 2026, discussing a variety of topics including routine consent items, a claim payment request, an extension of the Powered Scooter Share Permit Program, and a quarterly update on transit operations. The Board also considered whether to enter a closed session under attorney-client privilege.
Key decisions
The Board advanced the suspension of the requirement limiting Powered Scooter Share Permit terms to two years, authorizing the Director of Transportation to extend current permits up to June 30, 2028. Other items, including the claim payment request and the Transit Division update, were discussed but no formal decisions were explicitly recorded in the transcript excerpts. The Board voted unanimously to enter a closed session under attorney-client privilege.
What matters to the public
The extension of the Powered Scooter Share Permit Program affects scooter users and operators by potentially providing longer permit durations, which may influence scooter availability and regulation. The Transit Division update highlighted improvements in service frequency and maintenance efforts, including adjustments to bus routes and stops to address crowding and operational efficiency, which directly impact daily transit riders. Recognition of staff diversity and service contributions was also noted, reflecting the agency's commitment to inclusive workforce development.
Topics covered
- Consent Calendar: Routine items were presented without separate discussion.
- Claim Payment: A request to allot funds for a $50,000 unlitigated claim involving property damage was discussed.
- Scooter Permit Program: The Board considered and advanced a measure to suspend permit term limits and allow extensions through 2028.
- Transit Division Quarterly Update: Presented data on ridership recovery, service adjustments to reduce crowding, maintenance activities including overhead line and track work, and infrastructure improvements for trolley coaches.
- Closed Session Vote: The Board voted to invoke attorney-client privilege and move into closed session.
Next steps
The Director of Transportation will proceed with issuing extensions for the Powered Scooter Share Permits as authorized. The Transit Division will continue implementing service improvements and maintenance programs as outlined in the quarterly update. Details and outcomes of the closed session were not disclosed. The Board will monitor ongoing claims and operational matters in future meetings.
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Consent Calendar
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All matters listed hereunder constitute a Consent Calendar, are considered to be simple or routine by the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors and will be acted upon by a single vote. There will be no separate discussion of these it...
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Requesting the Controller to allot funds and to draw warrants against such funds available or will be available in payment of the following claim against the SFMTA
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(Explanatory documents include a resolution.) A. CSAA Insurance Exchange and Crystal Caraway, Unlitigated Claim No. C26-0038 for $50,000 (City to receive). Claim involving allegations of property damage to City property.
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Approving various routine parking and traffic modifications
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(The Planning Department has found that Items A-B are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act [CEQA]. For these parking and traffic modifications that received a categorical exemption, the proposed SFMTA Board action constitutes the Approval Actio...
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Suspending the requirement in the Transportation Code, Division II, Section 916(a)(2) that the terms of the Powered Scooter Share Permit Program (Program) be up to two years and authorizing the Director of Transportation to issue one or more extensions of the
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duration of the current Program permits up to an additional two years to June 30, 2028. (Explanatory documents include a staff report and resolution.) REGULAR CALENDAR
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Presentation and discussion regarding a Transit Division Quarterly Update.
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(Explanatory documents include a slide presentation.)
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Discussion and vote pursuant to Administrative Code Section 67.10(d) as to whether to invoke the attorney-client privilege and conduct a closed session conference with legal counsel.
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Discussion and vote pursuant to Administrative Code Section 67.10(d) as to whether to invoke the attorney-client privilege and conduct a closed session conference with legal counsel.
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Announcement of Closed Session
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Announcement of Closed Session
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Motion to disclose or not disclose the information discussed in Closed Session
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Motion to disclose or not disclose the information discussed in Closed Session
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Roll Call
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Roll Call
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Announcement of prohibition of sound producing devices during the meeting
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Announcement of prohibition of sound producing devices during the meeting
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Approval of Minutes
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• April 21, 2026, Regular Meeting
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Communications
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Communications
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Director’s Report
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(For discussion only) • Special Recognition • Streets Updates • Transit Updates • Events and Ongoing Activities
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Citizens’ Advisory Council Report
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Citizens’ Advisory Council Report
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New or Unfinished Business by Board Members
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New or Unfinished Business by Board Members
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Public Comment
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Members of the public may address the SFMTA Board of Directors on matters that are within the Board's jurisdiction and are not on today's calendar. THE FOLLOWING MATTERS BEFORE THE SAN FRANCISCO MUNICIPAL TRANSPORTATION AGENCY BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE RECOMMENDE...
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