"Gov. Gavin Newsom has informed the state Legislature that he will not approve a $750 million loan for Bay Area transit, meaning agencies like Muni and BART may have to make massive cuts to service. State Sen. Scott Wiener, who proposed the deal, is "disappointed." SPUR, which supported it, is "disappointed." Muni passengers are going to be more than "disappointed"-they are going to be stuck."
"Uber, Lyft, and Waymo. Later, Tesla and other robo-taxis and ride shares. When people can't use transit to get around San Francisco-to work, to school, to shop, to go to the doctor or dentist, to visit friends-they will either drive or use ride-shares. This is great news for Uber, which has made it clear that its financial future depends on destroying public transit."
Governor Gavin Newsom refused to approve a $750 million loan for Bay Area transit, potentially forcing agencies such as Muni and BART to enact massive service cuts. State Sen. Scott Wiener and SPUR expressed disappointment, while riders risk losing vital access to work, school, shopping, and healthcare. Reduced transit service is likely to increase driving and ride-hail use, benefiting companies such as Uber, Lyft, Waymo, and future robo-taxis. Concerns about transactional decision-making and Big Tech influence are raised. Separately, the proposed Family Zoning Plan will generate hearings and heated debate over upzoning, density, displacement, and political consequences.
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